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Physical specifications for Models L32 and D32
This section gives physical specifications (such as height, width, depth, and
weight) of Models L32 and D32 of the TS3500 Tape Library.
Table 31. Physical characteristics of the TS3500 Tape Library, Models L32 and D32
Physical Characteristic Measurement
Height of L32 and D32 frames (on casters) 1800 mm (70.9 in.)
Width of frame with covers 748 mm (29.4 in.)
Width of frame without covers
1
725 mm (28.5 in.)
Depth of L32 or D32 frame (including front and rear
doors) 1520 mm (59.8 in.)
Model L32 Model D32
Weight of base frame with 1 drive and 0 cartridges
2
425 kg (937 lb) N/A
Weight of base frame with 12 drives and maximum
cartridges (227 for Ultrium tape cartridges)
2
570 kg (1256 lb) N/A
Weight of expansion frame with 0 drives and 0
cartridges
2
N/A 355 kg (784 lb)
Weight of expansion frame with 12 drives and
maximum cartridges (396 Ultrium tape cartridges)
2
N/A 558 kg (1229 lb)
Notes: N/A = Not applicable.
1. Frame width only. Additional interframe spacing of 30 mm (1.2 in.) is required.
2. The weight with cartridges assumes a cartridge weight of .206 kg (.454 lb) for a standard LTO Ultrium tape
cartridge. The actual weight of the library varies, depending on the configuration and cartridge capacity.
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