Chapter 3. Installing - IBM TS4300 User Manual

Chapter 3. Installing

Use this section to follow the procedures to install and configure your library.
Table 28. Installation Precautions
Complete these procedures to install your library hardware.
1. "Unpacking the Base Module and Expansion Modules" on page 49
2. "Identifying Library Module components" on page 50.
3. "Preparing top and bottom modules" on page 53.
4. "Installing modules in a rack" on page 56.
5. "Installing a tabletop module" on page 50.
6. "Aligning and connecting modules" on page 60
7. "Installing a tape drive" on page 63.
8. "Connecting cables" on page 64.
9. "Powering on the library" on page 66
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Product Weight
Caution: The weight of this part or unit is between 18.1 and
33.6 kg (40 and 74 lb). It takes two persons to safely lift this
part or unit. (C009)
Caution: The weight of this part or unit is between 33.6 and
46.3 kg (74 and 102 lb). It takes three persons to safely lift this
part or unit. (C010)
Risk of personal injury
Before a module is lifted or moved
• Observe local health and safety requirements and guidelines
for manual material handling.
• Remove all tapes to reduce the weight and to prevent
cartridges from falling into the robotics path and damaging
the library.
• Remove all tape drives to reduce the weight.
• Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the module
during installation or removal.
Risk of damage to devices
When a module is placed into or the module is removed from a
rack
• Extend the rack's leveling jacks to the floor.
• Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling
jacks.
• Install stabilizing feet on the rack.
• Extend only one rack component at a time.
• Do not expose the library to moisture.
• Do not place a module on either the ends or sides as this
action might cause damage.
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