Installation
To
install
a
desktop
or
rack
mounted
2U
library
or
4U
library,
perform
the
procedures
in
this
chapter
in
the
order
they
are
presented.
Choosing
a
Location
Choose
a
location
that
meets
the
following
criteria:
Table
1-1.
Location
criteria
Criteria
Definition
Room
temperature
10°
-
35°
C
(50°
-
95°
F
)
Power
source
v
AC
power
voltage:
100-127
VAC;
200-240
VAC
(4
-
2
A)
Note:
The
4U
library
requires
two
separate
power
sources
to
implement
redundant
power.
v
Line
frequency:
50-60
Hz
Place
the
library
near
an
AC
outlet.
The
AC
power
cord
is
the
product’s
main
AC
disconnect
device
and
must
be
easily
accessible
at
all
times.
Air
quality
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.
Excessive
dust
and
debris
can
damage
tapes
and
tape
drives.
Humidity
15-80
%
RH
non-condensing
Clearance
v
Back:
Minimum
of
15.4
cm
(6
inches)
v
Front:
Minimum
of
30.8
cm
(12
inches)
v
Sides:
Minimum
of
5.08
cm
(2
inches)
Rack
requirements
Standard
19-inch
rack
with:
v
2U
(63.5
mm/3.5
in.)
of
clearance
for
a
2U
library
v
4U
(177.8
mm/7
in.)
of
clearance
for
a
4U
library
Rackmounting
the
library
is
optional.
Unpacking
the
Library
Note:
If
the
temperature
in
the
room
where
the
library
will
be
installed
varies
by
15°
C
(30°
F)
from
the
room
where
the
library
was
stored,
allow
the
library
to
acclimate
to
the
surrounding
environment
for
at
least
12
hours
before
unpacking
it
from
the
shipping
container.
1.
Before
you
begin,
clear
a
work
surface
to
unpack
the
library.
2.
Before
opening
and
removing
the
library
from
the
shipping
container,
inspect
the
container
for
shipping
damage.
If
you
notice
any
damage,
report
it
to
the
shipping
company
immediately.
3.
Open
the
shipping
container
and
carefully
remove
the
shipping
materials
from
the
top
of
the
library.
Remove
the
accessory
package
and
set
aside.
4.
Lift
the
library
out
of
the
carton
and
remove
the
bag
from
the
library.
Remove
the
foam
cushion
from
the
back
of
the
library.
Save
the
packaging
materials
for
future
use.
Important:
Do
not
place
the
library
on
the
front
panel
or
the
rear
panel
as
this
may
damage
the
library.
©
Copyright
IBM
Corp.
2006
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