Fire suppression

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Each Dx5, Lx5, S25 frame in the TS4500 tape library has areas on the top where you can cut opening to install pipes, conduits, or other fire suppression parts.

A fire-suppression system is the responsibility of the customer

Attention: For advice about selecting a fire-suppression system that provides the correct level of coverage and protection, consult your insurance underwriter, and local fire marshal (or local building inspector).

IBM designs and manufactures equipment to internal and external standards that require certain environments for reliable operation. Because IBM does not test any equipment for compatibility with fire-suppression systems, IBM does not make compatibility claims of any kind nor does IBM provide recommendations on fire-suppression systems. The TS4500 tape library is constructed to allow third-party installation of fire-suppression equipment. When you are deciding whether to implement fire-suppression equipment, refer to local and national standards and regulations.

In a TS4500 tape library with Integrated Cooling, the top of the L25 and D25 frames are covered by the TR1 and the air conditioner. However, you can apply fire suppression piping through the top of the S25 frames. Figure 1 shows the knockouts you can use to route your fire suppression piping into the frames.

See Attachment of cables, wiring, and pipes between frames for how to route the fire suppression piping inside the library.

All water systems must be external to the library's frame, with mechanical support provided for piping.

Figure 1. Allowable areas for routing fire-suppression equipment (top view of the library frames)

Note:

1 Fire Suppression knockout
2 TR1
3 Fire Suppression knockout
4 S25 Frames

Attachment of cables, wiring, and pipes between frames

A side view of the area available to run cables, wiring, and pipes between frames of the TS4500 tape library is shown in Figure 2. The area is a triangular section that is 81 mm (3.2 inches) wide by 140 mm (5.5 inches) long (see 1 in Figure 2). All of the fire suppression tubing and equipment that routes between frames must stay within the area of the triangle section 1 .

Inside a frame, all the fire suppression equipment must stay within the upper back portion of the frame. Figure 2 illustrates this area with the four directional arrows and dotted line.

Figure 2. Location for routing fire-suppression equipment between frames

Route gaseous system piping with discharge nozzles inside the frames just below the top of the frame. Gas cylinders and control equipment must be external to the library. IBM does not supply heat or smoke detectors.