Base Module Installation
Hardware Installation 3-3
2.
Unpack and acclimate the base the module (see Chapter 2, "Planning and
Preparation").
3. Gather the mounting hardware from the accessory package.
4. Install the mounting rails (front and rear).
5. Install clip nuts in a rack with square holes.
6. Mount the base module in the rack.
7. Unlock the robot.
8. Attach cables to the library and the tape drive.
9. Power on the library.
10. Initialize the library.
Gather the Rail Parts
Gather the parts needed for rail installation.
1. Open the accessory package and remove the items from the package.
2. Inventory parts to make sure you have everything for the module you are
installing.
3. Select the appropriate attachment hardware for your rack, and set the other
hardware aside.
4. Retrieve the front rails that were set aside when unpacking the base module.
The base module accessory package contains the following attachment hardware (see
Figure 3–3):
■ Back rails
■ 10–32 clip nuts (used in racks with square holes)
■ Assorted screws:
– 8–32 X 5/8 screws (used with the mounting block)
– 10–32 X 5/8 screws (used with clip nuts and racks with 10-32 threaded holes)
– M5 0.8 X 16 mm screws (used with M5 threaded hole racks)
– M6 16 mm screws (used with M6 threaded hole racks)
■ Hex key (used to manually open a magazine)
■ Mounting block
Note: A rack with square mounting holes uses the clip nuts and
10-32 X 5/8 screws (the M5 and M6 screws are only used in
threaded hole racks).