Table 4-1. Location criteria (continued)Criteria DefinitionAir quality The library should be placed in an area with minimal sources of particulate contamination.Avoid areas near frequently used doors and walkways, stacks of supplies that collect dust,printers, and smoke-filled rooms. Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes and tapedrives.Humidity 15-80 % RH non-condensingClearance v Back: Minimum of 15.4 cm (6 inches)v Front: Minimum of 30.8 cm (12 inches)v Sides: Minimum of 5.08 cm (2 inches)Rack requirements Standard 19-inch rack with:v 2U (88.90 mm/3.5 in.) of clearance for a 2U libraryv 4U (177.8 mm/7 in.) of clearance for a 4U libraryRackmounting the library is optional.Unpacking the LibraryNote: If the temperature in the room where the library will be installed varies by15° C (30° F) from the room where the library was stored, allow the libraryto acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours beforeunpacking it from the shipping container.1. Before you begin, clear a work surface to unpack the library.2. Before opening and removing the library from the shipping container, inspectthe container for shipping damage. If you notice any damage, report it to theshipping company immediately.3. Open the shipping container and carefully remove the shipping materials fromthe top of the library. Remove the accessory package and set it aside.Important: Once the drive is unpacked, save and store the packaging materialsfor future moves or shipping.4. Lift the library out of the carton and remove the bag from the library. Removethe foam cushion from the back of the library. Save the packaging materials forfuture use.Important: Do not place the library on the front panel or the rear panel as thismay damage the library.Verifying the ShipmentVerify that the following items are included in your library shipment:v With every library:– Power cord– Bar code labels– Foot pads (for desktop installation)v With every library containing a SCSI drive:– SCSI terminator (one per SCSI drive)– SCSI library-to-host cable (if ordered by customer)v With every library containing a Fibre Channel drive:– Fibre Channel library-to-host/switch cable (if ordered by customer)4-2 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide
