Physical specifications for frame models L55 and D55

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Table 1. Physical characteristics of frame models L55 and D55
Physical Characteristic Measurement
Height of L55 and D55 frames (on casters) 1 800 mm (70.9 in)
Height of L55 and D55 frames with TR1 top rack 2 320 mm (91.34 in)
Height of L55 and D55 frames with TR2 top rack 2066.6 mm (81.4 in)
Width of L55 frame with covers 782 mm (30.8 in)
Width of L55 or D55 frame without covers2 725 mm (28.5 in)
Depth of L55 or D55 frame (including front and rear doors) 1 212 mm (47.72 in)
  Position 1 (Leftmost frame) Position 2+
Minimum weight of frame (with no tape drives or cartridges)5, 6

L55: 410 kg (904 lb)

D55: 316 kg (697 lb)

L55: 410 kg (904 lb)

D55: 316 kg (697 lb)
Maximum weight of frame (with maximum tape drives and cartridges)3, 4, 5, 6

L55: 592 kg (1 305 lb)

D55: 503.5 kg (1 110 lb)

L55: 637 kg (1 404 lb)

D55: 557 kg (1 228 lb)

Weight of TR1 top rack (empty)1 24.5 kg (54 lb)
Weight of the TR2 top rack (empty)6 17.5 kg (38.5 lbs)
Weight of the TR2 top rack with the Project Olympus Rack Configuration, 2 Side-Panels, Front and Rear Doors. 32.43 kg (71.5 lb)
Notes:
  1. A top rack can optionally be installed on any frame. Side panels and PDUs are also optional. Each side panel adds 6.8 kg (15 lb). Each PDU adds 4.5 kg (10 lb).
  2. Frame width only. Additional inter frame spacing of 30 mm (1.2 in) is required.
  3. The weight with drives and cartridges assumes a weight of 3.29 kg (7.25 lb) for an LTO tape drive and 0.2 kg (0.44 lb) for a standard LTO tape cartridge. The actual weight of the frame varies, depending on the configuration and cartridge capacity. Listed weights are plus or minus 2.3 kg (5 lb).
  4. Frames in position 1 (the leftmost frame in a library string) can have a maximum of 12 tape drives and 730 (L55) or 774 (D55) cartridges. Frames in positions 2+ can accommodate 16 tape drives and 882 (L55) or 970 (D55) cartridges.
  5. Weights listed for the Lx5 frames include the accessor, IMC, side doors and side panels. After the initial library installation, these parts can be moved to other frames within the library string, which shifts some of the weight to other frames.
  6. Side panels, front and rear doors, and PDUs are also optional. Each side panel adds 3.6 kg (8 lb). Each PDU adds 4.08 kg (9lb), Each door adds 3.2 kg ( 7 lb).