Installing in a rack

The TS2900TL1000 Tape Autoloader can be easily installed into a standard 19-inch rack system.

A standard 19-inch rack system contains multiple mounting locations that are called EIA units as defined by the Electronics Industries Association. Each EIA unit contains three square or round holes that are used to mount rack designed equipment. The library requires 1 EIA unit (1U) of rack space. Each unit is separated by a small space.

Table 1 lists the parts in the rack mount assembly kit. A Phillips head screwdriver (preferably with a magnetic head) is needed to assemble the rack mount kit.

Table 1. Rack mount assembly kit
Rack mount assembly kit
Number	Part Number	Quantity	Description
1	45E3741	1	Left rear bracket
2	45E3742	1	Right rear bracket
3	45E3743	1	Left front bracket
4	45E3744	1	Right front bracket
5	45E3745	1	Left front rail
6	45E3746	1	Right front rail
7	45E3747	2	Rear rail
8	45E5909	4	Screw, cross-recessed flat head, M3x4
9	45E3748	8	Screw, flat head, self lockable, M6x10
10	45E3749	6	Screw, cross-recessed binding head
11	45E3867	2	Screw, cross-recessed pan head, M6x10
12	07H6655	1	Hook-and-loop fastener strap
13	39M5378	1	Rack device to PDU power cord

When you decide on a location in your rack for the library, consider that the Operator Panel has a small LCD screen. The library must be positioned to allow for easy viewing. The rear of the library must be free from any obstructions to allow easy access to the power switch and other rear panel components.

Note: Before you begin the rack installation of the library, read the safety information in Rack safety. Also, verify that no desktop feet are attached to the bottom of the library.

To install the library in a rack, follow the steps:

Verify that your rack kit includes all the necessary contents. See Table 1.
Determine the location in your rack for your library to be installed. With a pencil, mark the location on the front vertical rails (Figure 1) and rear vertical rails (Figure 2) in your rack.
Figure 1. Rack mount screw locations for front vertical rails

Figure 2. Rack mount screw locations for rear vertical rails
Place the screws 11 into the left and right brackets.
Figure 3. Screws for front brackets
Attach the left 3 and right 4 (Figure 4)(Figure 5) front brackets to the front of the library chassis with 2 flat-head screws 8 on each side. Use the bottomtop two screw holes on each side. The flange of each bracket with the inserted screws (11) fits into the cutout on each side of the bezel.
Figure 4. Attaching the front brackets to the library chassis

Figure 5. Attaching the front brackets to the library chassis
Attach the left 1 and right 2 rear brackets to the left 5 and right 6 front rails with 2 round-head screws 10 on each side (Figure 6).
Figure 6. Attaching the rear brackets to the rails

Important: Do NOT tighten these screws completely.
Slide in the rear rails 7 from back to front to create the rail assemblies. Ensure that the screw holes face outwards (Figure 7).
Figure 7. Creating the rail assemblies
Install the rail assemblies into the rack (Figure 8). Ensure the 3 holes in the front of the unit align with the 1U space marked on the vertical rails in Step 2. Secure the rails to the rack with 4 flat-head screws 9 on each side of the rack. Use both of the two screw locations on the rear of the rack rail (Figure 2). Use the top and middle screw locations on the front of the rack rail (Figure 1).
Figure 8. Installing the rail assemblies
Slide the library chassis into the rack. Secure the front of the library to the rack with the large black screws 11 in the bottom holes on each front bracket (Figure 9).The heads of the large screws 11 appear through the oval openings on each side of the bezel. Use a Phillips screwdriver to attach these screws to the rack (Figure 10).
Figure 9. Securing the front of the library in the rack

Figure 10. Securing the front of the library in the rack
Secure the rear of the library to the rack with a round-head screw 10 on each rear bracket (Figure 11). Tighten the other rear bracket screws to secure the library to the rack.
Figure 11. Securing the rear of the library in the rack
Run the SAS cable, power cable, and Ethernet cable through the hook-and-loop fastener strap 12. Leave enough slack to reach the corresponding connectors, then tighten the strap (Figure 12).
Figure 12. The cables at the rear of the library

Note: For information about converting and relocating the library, see Upgrading and servicing.