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3.7
Host Preparation
CAUTION
Static Sensitive
Risk of damage to devices
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A discharge of static electricity damages static-sensitive devices or
micro circuitry.
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Proper packaging and grounding techniques are necessary
precautions to prevent damage.
Follow these general guidelines:
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Check with a system administrator before powering off the host computer.
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For a SAS library, confirm availability or install a SAS HBA that supports multiple LUNs.
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For a direct-attach Fibre Channel library, confirm availability of install an FC HBA.
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For connection of a Fibre Channel library through a compatible switch, verify that sufficient ports
are available.
3.8
Installation Precautions
WARNING
Product Weight
Each Q40 module weighs more than 20 kg (44 lbs) without drives or
tapes and more than 35 kg (77 lbs) with 3 tape drives and 40 tapes.
Risk of personal injury
Before moving or lifting a library:
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Observe local health and safety requirements and guidelines for
manual material handling.
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Remove all tapes to reduce the weight and to prevent cartridges
from falling into the robotics path and damaging the library.
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Remove all tape drives to reduce the weight.
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Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the library during
installation or removal.
Risk of damage to devices
When placing a library into or removing the library from a rack:
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Extend the rack’s levelling jacks to the floor.
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Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the levelling jacks.
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Install stabilizing feet on the rack.
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Extend only one rack component at a time.
CAUTION
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Do not expose the library to moisture.
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Do not place a module on either the ends or sides as this may cause
damage.
