Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and ReplacingInstalling the Library in a RackScalar i500 User’s Guide 424Preparing forInstallation 12 Required tools: None1 Before beginning installation, verify the contents of the rackmount kit(see Table 9) and the rack ear kit (see Table 10).• You only need one rackmount kit per library. The rackmount kitallows you to secure the bottom module in the rack. It includesrack ears for additional security.• You need one rack ear kit for each additional module. Each rackear kit contains the supplies to install right and left rack ears onone module.• You must install one set of rack ears for each module in the rack.Table 9 Rackmount KitContentsWarning: Without tape drives, tape cartridges, or power supplies, acontrol module weighs approximately 60 lbs (27.2 kg). Anexpansion module, without tape drives, tape cartridges, orpower supplies, exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg).To avoid serious injury, at least two people are required tosafely lift the modules.Note: The rackmount kit cannot be used with every type of rack.Racks with threaded rails or unique hole spacing, for example,may not support the rackmount kit. In addition, the rack musthave rail spacing (front to rear) of between 605 mm (23.8 in.)and 770 mm (30.3 in.).Component Description QuantitySmall ferrule — Used inracks with round holes10 (8required;2 spares)
