Installing

Use this section to follow the procedures to install and configure your library.

Table 1. Installation Precautions
Weight hazard: 18-33.6 kg
Weight hazard: 33.6-46.3 kg

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.
Hazardous condition symbol
  • Do not expose the library to moisture.
  • Do not place a module on either the ends or sides as this action might cause damage.