PREINSTALLATION“Postinstallation” chapter for information on how to orderstitcher wire after initial installation.TapesEach of the tape drives available with your 4050/4090/4650 LPSrequires tapes of a different format.26-track cartridge tapes The optional 26-track tape drive uses 0.5 inch compatiblecartridge tapes with a data capacity of 320 MB or 525 MB,depending on the choice of DC6320 or DC6525 tape cartridges.Both tapes are .25 inch ANSI compatible. Cartridges are notavailable from Xerox.18-track cartridge tapes The optional 18-track tape drive uses 0.5 inch IBM 3480compatible cartridge tapes with a data capacity of 200 MB.Cartridges are not available from Xerox.9-track magnetic tapes The optional 9-track tape drive supports reel-to-reel 9-track 1600bpi Phase Encoded (PE) and 6250 bpi Group Code Recording(GCR) encoded magnetic tapes.Space planning templatesDimensions and space requirements for LPS components areprovided earlier in this chapter. The space planning templatesare designed to simplify the space planning process by helpingyou create a floorplan for your LPS base components, particularlyif you will have shared clearance space.The easiest way to use the space planning templates is to removethe transparency located at the end of this chapter and move thetemplates around on the grid (also located at the end of thischapter) to find the optimum placement for your LPScomponents. Make sure you consider other pieces ofequipment, such as storage cabinets and tables, when planningspace for your LPS.The templates are to scale with the grid; each square is equal toone foot. The curved dotted lines in the corners of the spaceperimeters indicate the corners that may be rounded off whilestill maintaining the required clearance space.The templates provided are for the system controller and thevarious printer configurations. Make sure you allow space foroptional equipment as appropriate. Your sales representative canhelp you plan space for additional components.There are a number of factors to keep in mind when planningyour site. These include:• Clearance space requirements• Cable lengths• Efficiency of use.Reference Refer to these sections in this chapter when considering thevarious factors in planning the appropriate location for your LPS.XEROX 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS INSTALLATION PLANNING 1-31