Physical specifications for Models L22 and D22
This section gives physical specifications (such as height, width, depth, and
weight) of Models L22 and D22 of the TS3500 Tape Library.
Table 29. Physical characteristics of the TS3500 Tape Library, Models L22 and D22
Physical Characteristic Measurement
Height of L22 and D22 frames (on casters) 1800 mm (70.9 in.)
Width of L22 frame with covers 782 mm (30.8 in.)
Width of L22 or D22 frame without covers
1
725 mm (28.5 in.)
Depth of L22 or D22 frame (including front and rear
doors)
1212 mm (47.72 in.)
Weight of second accessor 15.1 kg (33.3 lbs)
Model L22 Model D22
Weight of base frame with 1 drive and 0 cartridges
2
364 kg (802 lb) N/A
3
Weight of base frame with 12 drives and maximum
cartridges (238 for 3592 Tape Cartridges)
2
534 kg (1178 lb) N/A
Weight of expansion frame with 0 drives and 0
cartridges
2
N/A 270 kg (596 lb)
Weight of expansion frame with 12 drives and
maximum cartridges (360 for 3592 tape cartridges)
2
N/A 494 kg (1089 lb)
Notes:
1. Frame width only. Additional interframe spacing of 30 mm (1.2 in.) is required.
2. The weight with cartridges assumes a cartridge weight of .242 kg (.534 lb) for a standard 3592 tape cartridge.
The actual weight of the library varies, depending on the configuration and cartridge capacity.
3. N/A = Not applicable.
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