Quantum LTO-2 User Manual

Chapter 2  Installation and Quick Start

Installing an Internal LTO-2 Half-Height Tape Drive

LTO-2 Half-Height Tape Drive User’s Guide

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You can mount the internal LTO-2 Half-Height Tape Drive either 

horizontally or vertically (see 

). 

• If you mount the drive vertically, the side of the drive should be 

within 5 degrees of horizontal. 

• If you mount the drive horizontally, the base of the drive must be 

within 15 degrees of horizontal and the drive must be right-side up.

Figure 3  Acceptable 
Mounting Orientation

Mount the drive in a 5.25-inch, half-height drive bay and secure it using 

two M3.0 X 3 metric screws on each side of the drive. 

Do not use screws longer than 3 mm or you may damage 

the drive. 

 shows the locations of the mounting-

screw holes on the side and bottom of the drive, 

respectively.