Preparing The Rack - Quantum ATL StackLink Installation Instructions Manual

Chapter 1 Installing the StackLink
Preparing for the StackLink Installation
Preparing the
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Rack
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To prepare the rack for the installation procedure:
1 Verify that the distance between the front and rear mounting strips is
between 19 inches and 36 inches (483 mm and 914 mm). If this is not
the case, adjusting the mounting strips referring to the instructions
provided by the rack manufacturer.
2 Determine the correct placement of the StackLink in the rack.
Take rack stability into account when determining
Caution:
where to place the StackLink. If the multiple library
stack will be the only equipment in the rack, it is
recommended that you install the StackLink at the
bottom of the rack.
The bottom mounting tray assembly should be installed at the
bottom of the rack.
The bottom mounting tray assembly occupies 1U of rack
Note:
space unless you are installing 3 ATL M2500 libraries in
the rack. In this configuration, the bottom mounting tray
assembly is modified to occupy .5U of rack space.
1U equals 1.75 inches, or 44 millimeters.
Note:
The top mounting tray assembly should be installed as follows:
• If you are installing an 10U StackLink, allow 8U of space between
the top and bottom mounting tray assemblies.
• If you are installing a 22U StackLink, allow 20U of space between
the top and bottom mounting tray assemblies.
• If you are installing a 30U StackLink, allow 28U of space between
the top and bottom mounting tray assemblies.
• If you are installing a 42U StackLink and:
• Fewer than 3 ATL M2500 library modules, allow 40U of
space between the top and bottom mounting tray assemblies.
• 3 ATL M2500 library modules, allow 40.5U of space between
the top and bottom mounting tray assemblies.
ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions