MSL6480 Getting Started Guide (rev 3) (QU625-96331, April 2014)

2 Planning the installation
Pre-installation checklist
• Choose a location for the library. See “Choosing a location” (page 10).
• Plan the rack layout. See “Planning the module and rack layout” (page 11).
• Plan the FC or SAS configuration and obtain necessary cables. See “Planning the Fibre Channel
configuration” (page 11) or “Planning the SAS configuration” (page 12).
• Plan partitioning. See “Planning partitioning into logical libraries” (page 12).
Choosing a location
Select a rack with access to the host server.
IMPORTANT: The library must be mounted with the enclosed rack rails. Operating the library on
a surface, such as a table top or rack shelf, could result in library errors.
Choose a location that meets the criteria shown in Location criteria (page 10):
Table 1 Location criteria
DefinitionCriteria
HP Intelligent Series, HP Rack 5000, 10000 Series, 11000 Series, HP Rack System/ERack requirements
6U for the base library and each expansion moduleRack space requirements
10-35º C (50-95º F)Operating temperature
AC power voltage: 100-127 VAC; 200-240 VACPower source
Line frequency: 50-60 Hz
Place the device near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is the product's main AC
disconnect device and must be easily accessible at all times.
41 kg (90 lb)Weight without drives or
media
71.4 kg (157.4 lb)Weight with drives and media
The library should be placed in an area with minimal sources of particulate
contamination. Avoid areas near frequently used doors and walkways, stacks of
supplies that collect dust, printers, and smoke-filled rooms.
Air quality
Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes and tape drives.
CAUTION: Chemical contaminant levels in customer environments for HP hardware
products must not exceed G1 (mild) levels of Group A chemicals at any time as
described in the current version of ISA–71.04–1985 Environmental Conditions for
Process Measurement and Control Systems: Airborne Contaminants.
Les concentrations de contaminants chimiques dans les environnements
clients des équipements HP ne doivent pas dépasser les niveaux G1 (modérés) de
produits chimiques de Groupe A, comme indiqué dans la version actuelle de
ISA–71,04–1985 Environmental Conditions for Process Measurement and Control
Systems: Contaminants atmosphériques.
20-80 percent relative humidity non-condensingHumidity
As recommended by the rack documentation.Clearance
TIP: Temperature and humidity specifications are more tightly controlled for tape media, tape
drives, and tape libraries than many other products installed in the data center. Ensure that the
tape media and drives reside in an area within the temperature and humidity specifications.
10 Planning the installation