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Rack Mounting the Autoloader

SuperLoader™ 3A Series Quick Start Guide

Rack Mounting the Autoloader

This section provides the steps for attaching the autoloader directly to the stationary rails 

of a rack. Refer to 

table 1

 for information on common rack hole types.

Table 1   Rack Hole Types

1

Install two clip nuts, 1.75 in. (44.45 mm) apart, onto each of the four rails of the rack, 

making sure that you install each pair of clip nuts at exactly the same level (see 

figure 2

).

Figure

Description

Square rack holes are the most 
common type of rack holes. 
They can accept either cage 
nuts which mount from the back 
of the rail or clip nuts which clip 
on from the side of the rack rail.

Through holes require clip nuts 
to accept mounting hardware.

Threaded holes require neither 
cage or clip nuts to accept 
mounting hardware.

Note:

The rails within the rack have a hole pattern that repeats throughout the rail.

Cage nut

Clip nut

Clip nut

Summary of Contents for SuperLoader 3A Series

Page 1: ...The autoloader is designed to fit in a standard 19 inch rack using either the long or short brackets depending on the depth of the rack The autoloader uses standard rack mounting hardware Note Notes e...

Page 2: ...ard 19 inch rack Room temperature 10 35 C 50 95 F Power source AC power voltage 100 127 VAC 200 240 VAC Line frequency 50 60 Hz Locate the AC outlet near the autoloader The AC power cable is the produ...

Page 3: ...ttaching it directly to stationary cabinet rails Take the following general safety steps before beginning the rack mount installation 1 Lower the cabinet feet 2 Extend the cabinet anti tip device if a...

Page 4: ...from the left and right sides of the autoloader Then remove the bag from the autoloader 5 Remove the foam insert from the magazine bay of the autoloader Save the packing materials in case you need to...

Page 5: ...rackets Two sets decimal and metric of four support bracket 10 32 x 1 4 inch button head screws two per support bracket TORX L Key drivers T8 and T10 Power cable Documentation CD containing all of the...

Page 6: ...ls of the rack making sure that you install each pair of clip nuts at exactly the same level see figure 2 Figure Description Square rack holes are the most common type of rack holes They can accept ei...

Page 7: ...th of the rack and then attach them to the rear of the autoloader see figure 3 Use the long autoloader brackets 72 A226 A when the distance from the front mounting rail to the rear mounting rail is le...

Page 8: ...ort brackets firmly against the rail while still allowing the support bracket to be slightly shifted by hand This shifting will help facilitate the engagement of autoloader brackets as the autoloader...

Page 9: ...o that the autoloader brackets slide into corresponding support brackets on the rear rails and the tabs at the front of the autoloader align flush with the clip nuts on the front rails see figure 5 Ca...

Page 10: ...nt end of the autoloader to the rack using four rack screws two per tab as shown in figure 6 Tighten the screws just enough to secure the autoloader to the front rails Figure 6 Front Alignment 6 Insta...

Page 11: ...8 When the autoloader is level tighten all screws securing the autoloader to the rack This includes the following Four screws securing the autoloader tabs to the front rails Four screws securing the...

Page 12: ...rts on the back panel allow you to connect to the A Series tape drive FTP file server and to the autoloader remote management interface Figure 9 Back Panel Overview 1 Power switch 2 Mailslot 3 Front p...

Page 13: ...is not check the power connections and your power source During the Power on Self Test POST both LEDs are illuminated briefly followed by only the Ready Activity LED flashing When the initialization s...

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