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3 Installing the Library
3.1 Planning Installation
• Choose a location for the library. See “Location Requirements”.
• Plan the SAS or Fibre Channel configuration and obtain the necessary cables. See “SAS
Configuration Requirements” or “Fibre Channel Configuration Requirements”.
• Plan the rack layout. See “Planning the Module and Rack Layout”.
• Internal IP Range Selection
3.2 Location Requirements
The library was designed for rack installation.
• Rack installations must use the provided rack rails.
• Select a location with access to the host server.
• Choose a location that meets the criteria in the table below.
Table 3: Location Requirements
Criteria Definition
Rack Requirements
Standard 19-inch rack (minimum depth of 1 meter) with an appropriate # of U’s
(Rack Units) of clearance for the planned module quantity
Rack Space
Requirements
3U for the Base Module and 3U for each Expansion Module
Room Temperature 10-35º C (50-95º F)
Power Source
AC Power Voltage: 100-240 VAC
Line Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Library Located near AC Outlet(s)
The AC power cord is the library’s main AC disconnect device and must be easily
accessible at all times.
Air Quality
Place the library in an area with minimal sources of particulate contamination
Avoid areas near frequently used doors and walkways, stacks of supplies that
collect dust, printers, and smoke-filled rooms
Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes and tape drive
Humidity 20-80 percent RH non-condensing
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