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Chapter 1 Choosing a Location 15
Chapter 1
Clearance 2/20, 4/40, and 6/60 series stand-alone configurations — located on or
below a table:
Back: 56 cm (22 in) for cooling and service.
Front: 86 cm (34 in) for operator access.
Sides: 56 cm (22 in) for removal of the external cover.
2/20, 4/40, and 6/60 series rackmounted configurations:
Back: 61 cm (24 in) minimum to allow adequate room for service
access.
Front: 86 cm (34 in) for operator access.
Sides: 56 cm (22 in) minimum
Height: For ease of use and optimum safety, the top of the library
should be mounted approximately 120 cm (48 in) above the
floor.
8/80 and 10/100 series tape libraries
Back: 56 cm (22 in) minimum
Front: 191 cm (75 in) minimum
Sides: 5 cm (2 in) minimum
Floor rating For 8/80 and 10/100 series tape libraries only.
A fully loaded library can weigh up to 325 kg (715 lbs). Each caster supports
up to 96 kg (213 lbs). To support the weight exerted on the floor by the casters,
the floor rating must meet or exceed 1,694 kg per square meter (347 lbs per
square foot).
Tip rating For 8/80 and 10/100 series libraries only.
Do not tip the library more than 10°. Ensure that the location for the library has
a level surface.
Table 2
Location Criteria