Choosing A Location; Unpacking The Library; Location Criteria - IBM TS3100 Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

Choosing a Location

Choose a location that meets the following criteria:
Table 4-1. Location criteria
Criteria Definition
Room temperature 10° - 35° C (50° - 95° F )
Note: If the temperature in the room where the library will be installed varies by 15° C (30°
F) from the room where the library was stored, allow the library to acclimate to the
surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before unpacking it from the shipping
container.
Power source
v AC power voltage: 100-127 VAC; 200-240 VAC (4 - 2 A)
v Line frequency: 50-60 Hz
Place the library near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is the product's main AC
disconnect device and must be easily accessible at all times. Two separate power sources
must be available for redundant power.
Air quality The library should be placed 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
drives.
Humidity 15-80 % RH non-condensing
Clearance
v Back: Minimum of 15.4 cm (6 inches)
v Front: Minimum of 30.8 cm (12 inches)
v Sides: Minimum of 5.08 cm (2 inches)
Rack requirements Standard 19-inch rack with:
v 2U (88.90 mm/3.5 in.) of clearance for a 2U library
v 4U (177.8 mm/7 in.) of clearance for a 4U library
Rackmounting the library is optional.

Unpacking the Library

Note: If the temperature in the room where the library will be installed varies by
1. Before you begin, clear a work surface to unpack the library.
2. Before opening and removing the library from the shipping container, inspect
3. Open the shipping container and carefully remove the shipping materials from
4. Lift the library out of the carton and remove the bag from the library. Remove
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TS3100 Tape Library and TS3200 Tape Library Setup, Operator, and Service Guide
Note: The 4U library requires two separate power sources to implement redundant
power.
15° C (30° F) from the room where the library was stored, allow the library
to acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before
unpacking it from the shipping container.
the container for shipping damage. If you notice any damage, report it to the
shipping company immediately.
the top of the library. Remove the accessory package and set it aside.
Important: Once the drive is unpacked, save and store the packaging materials
for future moves or shipping.
the foam cushion from the back of the library. Save the packaging materials for
future use.