Tandberg Data StorageLibrary T40+, 24 slots, 1xLTO-3 8136-LTO User Manual
Product codes
8136-LTO
12
Tandberg Data Confidential
Hardware Installation
Preparing for Installation
The procedures for mounting the unit(s) in a rack are described in this chapter and consist of 3 main
steps: (A) Preparing the Rack Rail Assemblies and positioning them before mounting them in a Rack,
(B) Preparing the unit(s) to be mounted, and (C) Mounting the unit(s) into the rack.
steps: (A) Preparing the Rack Rail Assemblies and positioning them before mounting them in a Rack,
(B) Preparing the unit(s) to be mounted, and (C) Mounting the unit(s) into the rack.
The StorageLibrary unit is designed for use in a 19” rack system, using 4U of rack space and special
rack mount rail assemblies. It is also designed to operate in a horizontal position. Do not attempt to
operate the StorageLibrary in any other position than horizontally. Also make sure that:
rack mount rail assemblies. It is also designed to operate in a horizontal position. Do not attempt to
operate the StorageLibrary in any other position than horizontally. Also make sure that:
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The airflow around the front and back of the StorageLibrary is not obstructed.
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There is a minimum of 60 cm (24 inch) free space in front of the unit to allow the operator to safely
remove the magazines.
remove the magazines.
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The display and operator controls can easily be accessed.
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The StorageLibrary is away from the floor and in a clean environment, with temperatures within
defined specifications. For specifications and safety information, see
defined specifications. For specifications and safety information, see
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The length of the power cord and the primary interface cables restrict the placement.
Please make sure that the Rack Mounting Kit contains the following items:
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Two Rack Mount Ears
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One Left Rail Assembly
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One Right Rail Assembly
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Four Rack Installation Stencils.
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Eight M3x4 Screws.
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Two M6x12 Pan Head Screws
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Eight M6x12 Countersink Screws.
Installing one or more StorageLibrary Product(s) in a Rack
The purpose of these instructions is to help you mount the T40+ / Pass-Thru system correctly into a
rack, using the special rack assemblies included with the unit(s). Follow the same mounting
instructions and drawings when increasing the number of units from 2 to 3, or 3 to 4, and so on. The
correct vertical distance in the rack, between pairs of units, is obtained by using a special rack
installation stencil. This stencil allows the rail mounting screws to only pass thru its punched holes.
rack, using the special rack assemblies included with the unit(s). Follow the same mounting
instructions and drawings when increasing the number of units from 2 to 3, or 3 to 4, and so on. The
correct vertical distance in the rack, between pairs of units, is obtained by using a special rack
installation stencil. This stencil allows the rail mounting screws to only pass thru its punched holes.
Steps 1 to 4 are identical for both the stand-alone and the Pass-Thru option. For the steps explaining
the preparation of the unit(s) (steps 4-14), the text description will differ between the stand-alone
option and the Pass-Thru option.
the preparation of the unit(s) (steps 4-14), the text description will differ between the stand-alone
option and the Pass-Thru option.
STEP A: RAIL MOUNTING INTO A RACK
1) Position the rack installation stencil on the rack in 4 places as shown in
. The two rear stencils are optional. The stencils must be positioned on the
rack at the same vertical distance from the bottom of the rack.
(NOTE: The holes in a standard rack are NOT evenly distributed. Make sure that the holes in the stencil
fully match the hole-set, see
fully match the hole-set, see
. Also make sure that the stencil is placed with the single hole
downwards, and the double hole upwards).
The holes and the text on the stencil ensure the correct vertical position for the rails of