Preparing For Installation - Quantum Scalar i500 Installation Manual

Quantum Scalar i500: Rackmount Kit Installation
6-01492-04 Rev A
December 2013

Preparing for Installation

Table 1 Rackmount Kit
Contents
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WARNING: Without tape drives, tape cartridges, or power supplies, a control
module weighs approximately 60 lbs (27.20 kg). An expansion
module, without tape drives, tape cartridges, or power supplies,
exceeds 65 lbs (29.50 kg).
To avoid serious injury, at least two people are required to safely
lift the modules.
Note: The Rackmount kit cannot be used with every type of rack. Racks with
threaded rails or unique hole spacing, for example, may not support
the Rackmount kit. In addition, the rack must have rail spacing (front to
rear) of between 23.80 in. (605 mm) and 30.30 in. (770 mm).
To install the rackmount, refer to the following sections:
• Preparing for Installation
• Installing the Rackmount Shelves
• Preparing Modules for Rack Installation
• Installing the Bottom Module in the Rack
• Installing Additional Modules Into the Rack
• Completing the Installation
These instructions explain how to prepare the content of the kit for installation.
Required tools: None
1 Before beginning installation, verify the contents of the Rackmount kit (see
Table 1) and the Rack Ear kit (see
• You only need one Rackmount kit per library. The Rackmount kit allows
you to secure the bottom module in the rack. It includes rack ears for
additional security.
• You need one Rack Ear kit for each additional module. Each Rack Ear kit
contains the supplies to install right and left rack ears on one module.
Component
on page 2
on page 6
on page 9
on page 10
on page 13
on page 18
Table 2 on page 4).
Description
Small ferrule — Used
in racks with round
holes
Quantity
10
(8 required;
2 spares)
Preparing for Installation