HP StoreEver MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries User and Service Guide (AK378-96059, December 2012)

Mounting the device in a rack
If you plan to set the MSL2024 or MSL4048 library on a table or rack shelf, skip this step and
continue with “Installing the Tabletop Conversion Kit” (page 48). The MSL8048 and MSL8096
libraries must be installed in a rack with the supplied rails.
WARNING! The MSL2024 tape library weighs up to 15.6 kg (34.3 lb) without media and up
to 20.4 kg (44.9 lb) with media (24 cartridges). The MSL4048 tape library weighs up to 24.6 kg
(54.1 lb) without media and up to 34.2 kg (75.2 lb) with media (48 cartridges). The MSL8048
tape library weighs up to 46.6 kg (102.7 lb) without media and up to 66.5 kg (151.7 lb) with
media (48 cartridges). The MSL8096 tape library weighs up to 46.6 kg (102.7 lb) without media
and up to 68.8 kg (151.7 lb) with media (96 cartridges).
When moving the library, to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the library: 1) observe
local health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material handing, 2) always remove
all tapes to reduce the overall weight of the library, and 3) obtain adequate assistance to lift and
stabilize the library during installation or removal.
The device easily installs into the HP Rack System/E, or the HP Rack 5000 or HP Rack 10000
series. You need a #2 and a #3 Phillips screwdriver for this procedure.
Figure 38 Rack kit
• Two rails
• Two bags of eight M6 screws.
The accessory package contains two sets of eight M6 screws, along with four clip nuts for the
MSL4048 or six clip nuts for the MSL8048 or MSL8096. Select the bag of screws appropriate for
your type of rack.
• The HP Rack System/E rack has 7.1 mm round holes in the rack column. The packet for this
rack type is labeled HP Rack System/E.
• The HP Intelligent Series, HP 5000, and HP 10000 racks have 9.5 mm square holes in the
rack column. The packet for these rack types is labeled HP Rack 5000, 10000 Series.
To install the rails into the rack:
1. Using the screws for your rack type and a #3 Phillips screwdriver, secure one rail to each
side of the rack in your chosen rack location.
2. Secure the front of one rail to the front of the rack. Extend the rail to the depth of the rack and
secure the rail to the back of the rack. The front of the rails are straight and the back are
angled, as shown in “Installing the rails into the rack” (page 47).
46 Installing the library