Chapter 7 Installing, Removing, and Replacing
Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing Library
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Preparing to Install an
Additional Expansion
Module
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Prepare to install an additional expansion module as follows:
Required tools:
• Phillips #2 screwdriver, for removing and replacing the top cover
plate
• T10 TORX screwdriver, for removing and replacing the bottom cover
plate
You need to unstack the library to install the new expansion module at
the bottom of the new library configuration.
Warning:
All libraries taller than 14U must be installed in a rack
having a main protective earthing (grounding) terminal,
and power must be supplied via an industrial plug and
socket-outlet and/or an appliance coupler complying with
IEC 60309 (or an equivalent national standard) and having
a protective earth (ground) conductor with a cross
sectional area of at least 1.5 mm
2
(14 AWG).
To ensure proper airflow and access space, Allow 60 cm
(24 inches) in the front and back of the library.
Warning:
Without tape drives, tape cartridges, or power supplies, a
5U control module weighs approximately 58 lbs. A 9U
expansion module, without tape drives, tape cartridges, or
power supplies, exceeds 65 lbs.
To avoid serious injury, at least two people are required to
safely lift the modules into position.
Warning:
Without tape drives, tape cartridges, or power supplies, a
5U control module weighs approximately 58 lbs. A 9U
expansion module, without tape drives, tape cartridges, or
power supplies, exceeds 65 lbs.
To avoid serious injury, at least two people are required to
safely lift the modules into position.
