IBM TS4500 User Manual

Table 30. Physical characteristics of the TS4500 tape library, Models L25 and D25 (continued)
Physical Characteristic Measurement
Maximum weight of frame (with maximum tape drives
and cartridges)
3, 4, 5, 6
L25: 586.5 kg (1 293 lb)
D25: 500 kg (1 103 lb)
L25 : 630.5 kg (1 390 lb)
D25: 552.5 kg (1 218 lb)
Weight of top rack (empty)
1
24.5 kg (54 lb)
Notes:
1. A top rack can optionally be installed on any HD2 frame. Side panels and PDUs are also optional. Each side
panel adds 6.8 kg (15 lb). Each PDU adds 4.5 kg (10 lb).
2. Frame width only. Extra inter-frame spacing of 30 mm (1.2 in) is required.
3. The weight with drives and cartridges assumes a weight of 3.97 kg (8.75 lb) for a 3592 EH7 or 3592 EH8 tape
drive and 0.24 kg (0.5 lb) for a standard 3592 tape cartridge. The actual weight of the frame varies, depending
on the configuration and cartridge capacity. Listed weights are plus or minus 2.3 kg (5 lb).
4. Frames in position 1 (the leftmost frame in a library string) can have a maximum of 12 tape drives and 550 (L25)
or 590 (D25) cartridges. Frames in positions 2+ can accommodate 16 tape drives and 660 (L25) or 740 (D25)
cartridges.
5. Weights listed for the Lx5 frames include the accessor, IMC, side doors and side panels. After the initial library
installation, these parts can be moved to other frames within the library string, which shifts some of the weight
to other frames.
Physical specifications for Models L55 and D55
Table 31. Physical characteristics of the TS4500 tape library, Models L55 and D55
Physical Characteristic Measurement
Height of L55 and D55 frames (on casters) 1 800 mm (70.9 in)
Height of L55 and D55 frames with top rack 2 320 mm (91.34 in)
Width of L55 frame with covers 782 mm (30.8 in)
Width of L55 or D55 frame without covers
2
725 mm (28.5 in)
Depth of L55 or D55 frame (including front and rear
doors)
1 212 mm (47.72 in)
Position 1 (Leftmost frame) Position 2+
Minimum weight of frame (with no tape drives or
cartridges)
5, 6
L55: 410 kg (904 lb)
D55: 316 kg (697 lb)
L55: 410 kg (904 lb)
D55: 316 kg (697 lb)
Maximum weight of frame (with maximum tape drives
and cartridges)
3, 4, 5, 6
L55: 592 kg (1 305 lb)
D55: 503.5 kg (1 110 lb)
L55: 637 kg (1 404 lb)
D55: 557 kg (1 228 lb)
Weight of top rack (empty)
1
24.5 kg (54 lb)
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IBM TS4500 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	TS4500
Category	Storage
Language	English