HP Surestore Tape Library Model 2/28, User Manual

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Library Installation
Step 1: Choose a Location
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Step 1: Choose a Location
Choose a location that meets the following criteria. Take the library there
before unpacking it.
Table 2-1 Location Criteria
Characteristic Requirement
Room temperature 50°-104° F (10°-40° C)
Power source AC power voltage: 100-127/200-240 V
Air quality Minimal sources of particulate contamination. Avoid areas near frequently
used doors and walkways, stacks of supplies that collect dust, and
smoke-filled rooms.
CAUTION: Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes and tape drives.
Adequate
clearance
Positioning the
library depends on
how it will fit in
the computer
room.
Placed in a row of peripherals
with the mailslot facing out:
Front 86 cm (34 in.) for operator
access
Back 56 cm (22 in.) for cooling
and service
Sides Adjacent to other cabinets;
roll library out to access
the bulk load access door
Free standing/against a wall:
Front 61 cm (24 in.) for operator
access
Back 61 cm (24 in.) for service
access
Sides 30.5 cm (12 in.) for service,
operator access, and
cooling; roll library out to
access the bulk load access
door
Back
Mailslot Front
Bulk load
access
wall
Back
Bulk load
access
Mailslot
Front
wall