Physical specifications for Models L52 and D52
This section gives physical specifications (such as height, width, depth, and
weight) of Models L52 and D52 of the TS3500 Tape Library.
Table 32. Physical characteristics of the TS3500 Tape Library, Models L52 and D52
Physical Characteristic Measurement
Height of L52 and D52 frames (on casters) 1800 mm (70.9 in.)
Width of L52 frame with covers 782 mm (30.8 in.)
Width of L52 or D52 frame without covers
1
725 mm (28.5 in.)
Depth of L52 or D52 frame (including front and rear
doors)
1212 mm (47.72 in.)
Weight of second accessor 15.1 kg (33.3 lbs)
Model L52 Model D52
Weight of base frame with 1 drive and 0 cartridges
2
366 kg (806 lb) N/A
Weight of base frame with 12 drives and maximum
cartridges (262 for Ultrium tape cartridges)
2
526 kg (1160 lb) N/A
Weight of expansion frame with 0 drives and 0
cartridges
2
N/A 274 kg (604 lb)
Weight of expansion frame with 12 drives and
maximum cartridges (396 for Ultrium tape cartridges)
2
N/A 483 kg (1065 lb)
Notes: N/A = Not applicable.
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 .206 kg (.454 lb) for a standard LTO Ultrium tape
cartridge. The actual weight of the library varies, depending on the configuration and cartridge capacity.
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