Installing The Library In A Rack; Identifying The Location In The Rack; Rack Mount Rail Stud Locations For Front - IBM System Storage TS3400 Tape Library Maintenance Information

Installing the Library in a Rack

The TS3400 Tape Library can be easily installed into a standard 19-inch rack system.
The library requires 5U of rack space.

Identifying the Location in the Rack

When deciding on a location in your rack for the library, remember that the Operator
Panel has a small LCD screen and should be positioned to allow easy viewing. The
rear of the library should be free from any obstructions to allow easy access to the
power supply switch and other rear panel components.
Note: Before beginning the rack installation of the library, read the safety
The library requires 5U rack space in an EIA standard sized rack. One unit (1U) of
vertical rack space is equal to 4.45 cm (1.75 in), and contains three holes with
equidistant centers of 1.59 cm (0.625 in.). The boundary between each 1U rack space is
identified by two holes separated by only 1.27 cm (0.5 in.).
Figure 6-12. Rack mount rail stud locations for front vertical rack rails
information in "Rack Safety" on page 5-9. Also, verify that no foot pads are
installed on the bottom of the library.
32-55 kg (70.5-121.2 lbs)
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Important: The library weighs almost 31 kg (68.3 lbs)
without drive canisters and power supplies. It is
recommended that you install the library in an accessible
position within a rack. Two or more people are required to
move the library safely.
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