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Installing the Library
Scalar 50 Quick Start Guide
Installing the Library
Installing a Scalar 50 tape library in a rack consists of the following steps:
•
Locating the Mounting Position
•
Installing the Library
•
Initial Configuration
Locating the Mounting
Position
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The Scalar 50 tape library is designed to fit in a standard 19 inch wide rack.
It is important to the library installation to locate the hole pattern in the rack rails and
install clip nuts if required (see
figure 3
). The library must be installed at the beginning of
the hole pattern to ensure that the library does not interfere with other devices in the rack.
See
table 2
for information on common rack hole types.
Table 2 Rack Hole Types
Figure
Description
Note:
The rails within the rack have a hole pattern that repeats throughout the rail.
X
marks the screw positions. Install nut clips (included in the accessory kit) on the rails if
necessary.
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.
Cage nut
Clip nut
Clip nut
