Installation; Installation Considerations; Operating Environment; Ventilation - Qualstar RLS-8350 Installation And Operation Manual

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5.1

Installation Considerations

When selecting a location for the RLS, be sure to consider the unit weight and provide
a stable operating location. These tape libraries are not intended for use in mobile
applications. They were designed for use in an office environment. Also remember to
provide sufficient free space around the unit to allow for loading/unloading
media/drives, establishing cable connections, and airflow considerations.
5.1.1

Operating Environment

The RLS is designed to operate in an ambient environment from 41°F to 90°F (5°C to
32°C), 20% to 80% relative humidity, and at altitudes from -1000 to +10,000 feet.
Moisture must not be allowed to condense inside the system. The RLS should only be
operated in a dust-free environment.
5.1.2

Ventilation

The RLS draws fresh cooling air in from the front of each storage matrix through a
filter and exhausts warm air out the rear. See Figure 3-2 for the outline drawing and
dimensions. See Table 3-1 for the heat contribution (BTU/hour) of your model.
5.1.3

AC Power Requirements

RLS models have peak power consumptions of between 150- and 300-watts. All AC
powered models utilize Power Factor Corrected (PFC) power supplies to the primary
VA requirements are the same as the peak watts. See Table 3-4 for the power
requirements of your model.
5.2

Rack Mounting

The RLS is designed to mount in an industry-standard 19-inch wide rack.
THE RLS WEIGHS UP TO 174 LBS (79 KG) ), INCLUDING STORAGE MATRICES
AND TAPE DRIVES AND A MINIMUM OF TWO PEOPLE ARE NEEDED TO LIFT IT.
HANDLING THE RLS ALONE COULD RESULT IN BACK INJURY OR OTHER
ACCIDENTS.
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