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Note: You can use the USB accessory kit to install either a USB drive or a SATA
drive in the tape drive enclosure.
Figure 4. USB accessory kit contents
Installation guidelines for rack-mount enclosures
Review the documentation that comes with your rack cabinet for safety and cabling
information. Before you install your enclosure in a rack cabinet, consider the
following guidelines:
v Two or more people are required to install the device in a rack cabinet.
v Make sure that the room air temperature is below 35°C (95°F).
v Do not block any air vents; usually 15 cm (6 in.) of space provides proper airflow.
v Do not leave open spaces above or below an installed enclosure in your rack
v Plan the device installation starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet.
v Install the heaviest device in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
v Do not extend more than one device out of the rack cabinet at the same time.
v Do not overload the power outlet when you install multiple devices in the rack
Use safe practices when lifting.
Do not place any object on top of
rack-mounted devices.
USB signal
connector
and screws
cabinet. To help prevent damage to enclosure components, always install a filler
panel to cover the open space and to help ensure proper air circulation.
cabinet.
USB-to-SATA converter
External USB cable
Internal USB cable
≥18 kg (39.7
lb)
Chapter 2. Installing the tape enclosure
≥32 kg (70.5
≥55 kg (121.2
lb)
lb)
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