Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration
Preparation
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Installation
Location
Requirements 2
The SuperLoader is designed to fit in a standard 19-inch rack using either
the long or short brackets (depending on the depth of the rack) or the
optional slide rail kit. When choosing an installation location, make sure
that it meets the criteria found in table 2
and table 3.
Table 2 Location
Criteria
Requirement Description
Rack Size Standard 19 inch
Room Temperature 10 to 35 degrees C
(50 to 95 degrees F)
Power Source Line frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
Air Quality Good air quality with minimal sources of particulate
contamination. Avoid placing the SuperLoader near
cooling or exhaust vents, printing machines, frequently
used doors and walkways, stacks of supplies that collect
dust, and smoke-filled rooms.
Caution: Excessive dust or other debris in the tape path
can damage tape and tape drives.
Humidity 20% to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Minimum Clearance (to Facilitate
Component Removal and
Installation)
Front:
27.0 in. (686 mm), including 2.0 in. (51 mm) from the
front mounting rail to the inside of the front door.
Rear:
17.0 in. (432 mm). Using the appropriate
SuperLoader bracket, ensure the rear door closes (see
figure 10
).
Proximity to the Host Computer The SCSI bus maximum length is 39.37 ft. (12 m) including
all SCSI bus lengths within the SuperLoader. The SCSI bus
lengths are 16 in. (406.4 mm) per SuperLoader DLT/SDLT
or 23.5 in. (596.9 mm) per SuperLoader LTO.
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