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Stacking libraries
To combine libraries into a multiple library stack, complete the following steps:
1. Remove the pass-through cover plates. See Figure 14 to determine which
pass-through plates you must remove.
Note: Install only the bottom alignment hardware on the top library in the stack.
Install only the top alignment hardware on the bottom library in the stack.
2. Install the top alignment hardware.
3. Install the bottom alignment hardware.
4. Install the libraries in the rack. See “Installing the Universal Tape Library” on
page 8 for more information.
Configuring the library
To configure the library, complete the following steps:
1. From the main screen, press the Setup button.
2. For a stand-alone library, go to step 3. For a multiple library stack, set the stack
role for the library:
a. Press the Down (
↓
) button to select Cabinet (if it is not already selected),
and press the Enter button.
b. Press the Down button to select Stack role , and press the Enter button.
c. Press the Down button to select Master (if it is not already selected) or
Slave , and press the Enter button.
d. Press the Exit button to return to the Setup menu.
3. Set the date and time:
a. Press the Down button to select Date & time , and press the Enter button.
b. Press the Up ( ↑ ) or Down button to select your time zone, and press the
Enter button.
Figure 14. Pass-through cover plate
Chapter 2. Installing and configuring the library
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