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Step 1: Choose a Location

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Installation Table 1-1 Installing the Tape Library Step 1: Choose a Location Step 1: Choose a Location Choose a location that meets the following criteria. Take the library there before unpacking it. Location Criteria Room temperature 50-104° F (10-40° C) Power source AC power voltage: 100-127 V or 200-240 V Air quality Minimal sources of particulate contamination. Avoid areas near frequently used doors and walkways, stacks of supplies that collect dust, and smoke-filled rooms. CAUTION: Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes and tape drives. Adequate clearance Standalone configuration - free standing or against a wall/desk: Back 56 cm (22 in.) for cooling and service. Front 86 cm (34 in.) for operator access. Sides 56 cm (22 in.) for removal of the external cover. If less space is allowed, move the library to an open area before servicing. Rack mount configuration: Back Allow adequate room to open the rear door of the rack for service access, usually 46-61 cm (18-24 in.), depending on the rack. Front 86 cm (34 in.) for operator access. Height For ease of use, install the library so the bottom is 60-120 cm (24-48 in.) above the floor. Do not install the library in the bottom rail position because of clearance. 1-3

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Installing the Tape Library
Step 1: Choose a Location
Installation
Step 1: Choose a Location
Choose a location that meets the following criteria. Take the library there
before
unpacking it.
Table 1-1
Location Criteria
Room temperature
50-104° F (10-40° C)
Power source
AC power voltage: 100-127 V or 200-240 V
Air quality
Minimal sources of particulate contamination. Avoid areas
near frequently used doors and walkways, stacks of
supplies that collect dust, and smoke-filled rooms.
CAUTION: Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes
and tape drives.
Adequate
clearance
Standalone configuration — free standing or against a
wall/desk:
Back
56 cm (22 in.) for cooling and service.
Front
86 cm (34 in.) for operator access.
Sides
56 cm (22 in.) for removal of the external
cover.
If less space is allowed, move the library to an open area
before servicing.
Rack mount configuration:
Back
Allow adequate room to open the rear door of
the rack for service access, usually 46-61 cm
(18-24 in.), depending on the rack.
Front
86 cm (34 in.) for operator access.
Height
For ease of use, install the library so the
bottom is 60-120 cm (24-48 in.) above the
floor. Do not install the library in the bottom
rail position because of clearance.