Rackmounting the Library (for Rack Installation ONLY)Attention: If you haven’t removed the shipping lock, complete this first beforerackmounting your library. See “Removing and Storing the Shipping Lock” onpage 4-4.The 2U library and the 4U library are easily installed into a standard 19-inch racksystem. A standard 19-inch rack system contains multiple mounting locationscalled EIA units as defined by the Electronics Industries Association. Each EIA unitcontains three square or round holes used to mount rack designed equipment.These units are often referred to as ″U″s, thus the 2U library requires 2 EIA units(or 6 holes) of space; the 4U library takes 4 EIA units (or 12 holes) of space. Eachunit is separated by a very small space. See Figure 2-5 for an example of how tocount EIA units. The 2U library requires 2U (3.5 in.) of space. The 4U libraryrequires 4U (7 in.) of space.If you are not rackmounting your library, skip this procedure and go to“Connecting the Host Interface Cable” on page 4-12.Important: A 2U library weighs 15.59 kg (34.37 lbs.) with one drive and withoutmedia. A 4U library weighs 21.32 kg (47 lbs.) with one drive andwithout media.To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the library:1. observe local health and safety requirements and guidelines formanual material handling,2. obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the library duringinstallation or removal, and3. always remove all cartridges to reduce the overall weight of thelibrary.To install your library in a rack, perform the following steps.12a77ug019Figure 4-5. Library shipping lock and label storage location on rear panel of library4-6 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide
