Installing In A Rack - Dell PowerVault TL1000 User Manual

Table 12. Location criteria (continued)
Criteria
Clearance
Rack requirements

Installing in a rack

The TL1000 Tape Autoloader can be easily installed into a standard 19-inch rack system. A standard
19-inch rack system contains multiple mounting locations that are called EIA units as defined by the
Electronics Industries Association. Each EIA unit contains three square or round holes that are used to
mount rack designed equipment. The library requires 1 EIA unit (1U) of rack space. Each unit is
separated by a small space.
When you decide on a location in your rack for the library, consider that the Operator Panel has a small
LCD screen. The library must be positioned to allow for easy viewing. The rear of the library must be
free from any obstructions to allow easy access to the power switch and other rear panel components.
Note: Before you begin the rack installation of the library, read the safety information in "Rack safety" on
page xv. Also, verify that no desktop feet are attached to the bottom of the library.
To install the library in a rack:
1. Verify that your rack kit includes all the necessary contents.
2. Determine the location in your rack for your library to be installed. With a pencil, mark the location
on the front vertical rails and rear vertical rails (Figure 18 on page 23) in your rack.
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Definition
v Back: Minimum of 15 cm (6 in.)
v Front: Minimum of 30 cm (12 in.)
v Sides: Minimum of 5 cm (2 in.)
Standard EIA 19-inch rack: 1U space