1 Physical dimensions
For the physical specification of the drive, see Chapter 1, “Physical Specification” in Specifications,
Volume 4 of the HP LTO Ultrium Technical Reference Manual.
Fixing dimensions
• All screws should be M3 threaded. Do not use spring washers.
• The recommended mounting torque is:
• Full-height drives: 5.8 0.5 lb-in (0.60–0.70 Nm)
• Half-height drives: 2.4 0.5 lb-in (0.24–0.30 Nm)
• HP recommends 0.3 mm mounting clearance around all covers for isolation mounting movement.
Full-height drives
The recommended screw length depends on the thickness of the rails or enclosure into which the drive
is mounted:
Recommended Screw LengthServer or Rail Thickness
M3 x 6.0 mm> 1.5 mm 2.0 mm
M3 x 6.0 mm> 1.0 mm 1.5 mm
M3 x 5.0 mm1.0 mm
Maximum Screw PenetrationMounting Points
5 mmSide
5 mmBottom
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