Physical Specifications For Models L23 And D23 - IBM TS3500 Introduction And Planning Manual

Physical specifications for Models L23 and D23

This section gives physical specifications (such as height, width, depth, and
weight) of Models L23 and D23 of the TS3500 Tape Library.
Table 30. Physical characteristics of the TS3500 Tape Library, Models L23 and D23
Physical Characteristic
Height of L23 and D23 frames (on casters)
Width of L23 frame with covers
Width of L23 or D23 frame without covers
Depth of L23 or D23 frame (including front and rear
doors)
Weight of second accessor
Weight of base frame with 1 drive and 0 cartridges
Weight of base frame with 12 drives, maximum (238
3592 tape cartridges, and backend Fibre Channel
3
switches
Weight of expansion frame with 0 drives and 0
cartridges and 4 I/O stations
Weight of expansion frame with 12 drives, maximum
2
(360 ) 3592 tape cartridges, and backend Fibre Channel
3
switches
Notes: N/A = Not applicable.
1. Frame width only. Additional interframe spacing of 30 mm (1.2 in.) is required.
2. The weight with cartridges assumes a cartridge weight of .242 kg (.534 lb) for a standard 3592 tape cartridge.
The actual weight of the library varies, depending on the configuration and cartridge capacity.
3. The weight of the backend Fibre Channel switches includes the required power distribution unit, cables, and
mounting hardware.
1
2
2
)
2
Measurement
1800 mm (70.9 in.)
782 mm (30.8 in.)
725 mm (28.5 in.)
1212 mm (47.72 in.)
15.1 kg (33.3 lbs)
Model L23
361 kg (796 lb)
525.75 kg (1 160 lb)
N/A
N/A
Chapter 2. Physical planning specifications
Model D23
N/A
N/A
296 kg (645 lb)
487.75 kg (1 075 lb)
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