Installing The Library; Selecting An Installation Location; Floor Space - HP E Series User Manual

2 Installing the Library

This chapter describes how to unpack the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Modular Library (EML) E-Series,
and install, cable, and configure components. The chapter topics are:
• Selecting an installation
• Receiving and
• Component
• Cabling the
• Install HP StorageWorks Command View
• Install HP StorageWorks Library and Tape
NOTE: Kits ship with US standard power cables. Non-US power cables are not included.

Selecting an installation location

When choosing an installation site for the EML, consider the requirements in the following sections.

Floor space

When deciding where to place your library, leave at least 122 centimeters (48 inches) of clearance all
the way around the pallet and above the rack to allow the removal of packing material. After unpacking
the library, you need:
• At least 86 centimeters (34 inches) of clearance in front of the rack to allow the door to open all the
way.
• At least 75 centimeters (30 inches) of clearance in the rear of the rack to provide access to
components.
location, page 31
unpacking, page 33
installation, page 39
library, page 43
TL, page 45
Tools, page 45
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