Table 6: Library extender supported configurations
Master Library
Lower Library
MSL4048
MSL2024
MSL4048
MSL4048
MSL8096
MSL2024
MSL8096
MSL4048
Table 7: Location criteria
Criteria
Definition
Rack requirements
HPE G2 Enterprise Series, Enterprise Series, G2 Advanced Series, Advanced
Series, Standard Series and other HPE square-hole or round-hole racks
Rack space
requirements
MSL2024: 2U
MSL4048: 4U
MSL8048 and MSL8096: 8U
Room temperature
10-35º C (50-95º F) ) for the tape library. Some tape drives have a more limited
temperature range when operating at high altitudes. Verify the tape drive operating
requirements before installing a tape drive in a high altitude environment
Power source
AC power voltage: 100-127 VAC; 200-240 VAC
Line frequency: 50-60 Hz
Place the library near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is the main AC disconnect
device for the library and must be easily accessible at all times.
Weight without media MSL2024: 13.6 kg (29.9 lb) - 15.6 kg (34.3 lb)
MSL4048: 18.6 kg (40.9 lb) -24.6 kg (54.1 lb)
MSL8048 and MSL8096: 44.6 kg (98.3 lb) - 46.6 kg (102.7 lb)
Weight with media
MSL2024: 18.4 kg (40.5 lb) - 20.4 kg (44.9 lb)
MSL4048: 28.2 kg (62.0 lb) - 34.2 kg (75.2 lb)
MSL8048: 54.2 kg (117.4 lb) - 56.2 kg (121.9 lb)
MSL8096: 66.8 kg (147.2 lb) - 68.8 kg (151.7 lb)
Air quality
Place the library 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.
Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes and tape drives.
Table Continued
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Installing the tape library
