IMPORTANT:
The library must be mounted on the enclosed rack rails. Placing the library on
a surface, such as a table top or rack shelf, could result in library errors.
If installing the library with the library extender, determine the master and lower units, and install
them in adjacent rack locations, with the master library directly above the lower library. To install
the extender, both libraries must be installed in the rack rails.
Table 8 Library extender supported configurations
Lower Library
Master Library
MSL2024
MSL4048
MSL4048
MSL4048
MSL2024
MSL8096
MSL4048
MSL8096
Choose a location that meets the criteria shown in
Location criteria (page 28)
:
Table 9 Location criteria
Definition
Criteria
The library must be mounted in rack rails. Placing the library on a surface, such as a table
top or rack shelf could result in library errors.
Tabletop requirements
Do not place the tape library on the floor or other carpeted surface.
Do not place the library on its sides or upside down, or stack items on top of it.
HPE Standard Series Racks, HPE Enterprise Series Racks, HPE Advanced Series Racks,
HPE Rack System/E, and earlier generation HPE 9.5 mm Square-Hole Racks
Rack requirements
MSL2024: 2U
Rack space
requirements
MSL4048: 4U
MSL8048 and MSL8096: 8U
10-35º C (50-95º F)
Room temperature
AC power voltage: 100-127 VAC; 200-240 VAC
Power source
Line frequency: 50-60 Hz
Place the device near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is the product's main AC disconnect
device and must be easily accessible at all times.
MSL2024: 13.6 kg (29.9 lb) — 15.6 kg (34.3 lb)
Weight without media
MSL4048: 18.6 kg (40.9 lb) — 24.6 kg (54.1 lb)
MSL8048 and MSL8096: 44.6 kg (98.3 lb) — 46.6 kg (102.7 lb)
MSL2024: 18.4 kg (40.5 lb) — 20.4 kg (44.9 lb)
Weight with media
MSL4048: 28.2 kg (62.0 lb) — 34.2 kg (75.2 lb)
MSL8048: 54.2 kg (117.4 lb) — 56.2 kg (121.9 lb)
MSL8096: 66.8 kg (147.2 lb) — 68.8 kg (151.7 lb)
Place the tape library 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.
Air quality
Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes and tape drives.
20-80 percent relative humidity non-condensing
Humidity
Back: Minimum of 15.4 cm (6 inches)
Clearance
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