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# 8 Installation Planning

This chapter outlines requirements and considerations when planning for an SL3000 library installation.

## Physical Space

A successful installation of the SL3000 library requires an adequate physical space. For dimensions of the library modules, refer to "Physical Dimensions and Weights". If modules will be added in the future, ensure there is enough room to expand the library.

Floor

  Several requirements exist for the customer's floor, review the section "Floor Requirements". Ensure that the weight and coplanar requirements are satisfied.

Transportation

  If the equipment must be transported on elevators, the elevator cars must be capable of safely handling the weight. Additionally, ensure that the components can pass through doorways and fit in elevators. See "Shipping Weights and Measures" for more information.

Construction Area

  The minimum working area (not including the space required for the pallets) is approximately 19 m2 (200 ft2).

## Waste Disposal

Sales and service personnel should plan with customers on the disposal of all packing material. Determine if waste bins/recycling containers will be provided on site or whether an independent company will handle the disposal at additional cost.

## Time and Personnel

The table below shows the estimated times for the installation of modules and components. At least two qualified service representatives should install the library. The times listed below do not include library initialization, testing, audits, and feature upgrades. Installation services are required with the purchase of the SL3000 library. Contact an Oracle sales representative for more information.

Table 8-1 Installation Time Estimates

Module/Component | Time Estimate (hours) | Personnel Required | Total Person Hours
--- | --- | --- | ---
Base Module with 8 drives (standard) | 3 | 2 | 6
Base Module and Drive Expansion Module | 5 | 2 | 10
Base Module and Cartridge Expansion Module | 4 | 2 | 8
Each additional Cartridge Expansion Module | 2 | 2 | 4
Two Parking Expansion Modules | 2 | 2 | 4
Access Expansion Modules (each) | 2 | 2 | 4
CAPs | 1 | 2 | 2
Tape Drive (each drive) | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5
Operator Panel or Window | 0.75 | 1 | 0.75
Firmware | 0.2 | 1 | 0.2
Integration (cables, hubs, switches, connections) | 8 | 1 | 8
Media install (each) | 0.02 | 1 | variable

## Shipping Weights and Measures

The SL3000 library modules and other components are shipped on pallets. The table below lists each module and its shipping specifications. If equipment on a pallet must be transported on elevators, the elevator cars must be capable of safely handling the weight.

Table 8-2 Module and Tape Drive Shipping Information

Module | Height | Width | Depth | Weight
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Base Drive | 216 cm (85 in.) | 97 cm (38.3 in.) | 134 cm (53 in.) | 410 kg (905 lb)
Drive Expansion | 216 cm (85 in.) | 97 cm (38.3 in.) | 134 cm (53 in.) | 321 kg (708 lb)
Cartridge Expansion | 216 cm (85 in.) | 97 cm (38.3 in.) | 96 cm (38 in.) | 213 kg (469 lb)
Parking Expansion | 216 cm (85 in.) | 97 cm (38.3 in.) | 96 cm (38 in.) | 213 kg (469 lb)
Access Expansion | 216 cm (85 in.) | 97 cm (38.3 in.) | 148 cm (58 in.) | 260 kg (570 lb)
LTO | 32 cm (12.6 in.) | 31 cm (12.2 in.) | 66 cm (26 in.) | 9.5 kg (20.9 lbs)
T10000 | 34 cm (13.4 in.) | 31 cm (12.2 in.) | 66 cm (26 in.) | 10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)

Either a split-pallet or pallet-ramp design is used to ship and provide safe removal of the module at the customer site. SL3000 library modules are shipped with wheels (casters) already attached to allow for easy positioning within the data center. Once positioned, the modules must be raised from their wheel-base to rest upon load plates for stability and/or leveling purposes.

The suggested library adjustment height is 200 cm (77.6 in.). Therefore, make sure that the top of the library does not interfere with ceiling fixtures in the data center..

## Pallet Double Stacking

WARNING: Possible Physical Injury. Many SL3000 modules are being delivered stacked, unsecured, on a second pallet by the shipping companies due to the narrow pallet design. Only use a forklift to remove the second pallet.

Use a forklift operated by a qualified operator to safely remove a library module pallet that is stacked on another pallet. Do not attempt to remove an SL3000 module from a second pallet without the proper equipment. Field personnel should not try to remove the modules by tilting and sliding the palleted module off the second pallet underneath.

In the event that a forklift is unavailable to safely remove the module, please notify the install coordinator. Inform them that the library may need to be picked up from the site by the delivery company, taken off the second pallet, and re-delivered.

Delivery personnel are not authorized to remove the modules from the second pallet without the proper equipment.

## Installation Tools

The table below lists the installation tools required for the SL3000 library. There are no special installation toolkits required.

Note: Some of the standard tools may be obtained from an SL8500 installation kit if available.

Table 8-3 Standard Installation Tools

Standard Tools | Part Number | Use
--- | --- | ---
Torx screwdriver with T8, T10, T15, T25 bits | Obtain Locally | T8: Removal and replacement of the PUK card. T10: PUO, PUW, PUN, PUF, PUZ cards. Track stops. T15: Operator panel, window, blank plate, arrays T25: Removal/replacement of shipping brace, rails, and CAP screws.
3/8-in. drive ratchet wrench | Obtain Locally or from SL8500 Kit | Module height adjustment, joining modules
5/16-in. hex Allen on 3/8-in. drive | Obtain Locally or from SL8500 Kit | Module height adjustment, joining modules
9/16-in. socket on 3/8-in.-drive | Obtain Locally or from SL8500 Kit | Module removal from pallet
Wire side cutters | Obtain Locally | Cutting shipping straps

Table 8-4 Special Installation Tools

Special Tools | Part Number | Use
--- | --- | ---
Copper rail connector extraction tool | 313921001 | Track terminator removal (supplied with Base module installation kit)
Rail separator/joiner | 4199410xx | Release or join extrusions (supplied with Base module installation kit)
Serial cable for laptop | 24100134 | CLI access to library (obtain from iProcurement/Zones)
Crossover cable for laptop | 24100163 | Ethernet access to library (obtain from iProcurement/Zones)
Drive tray power-on tool | 314831204 | See "Drive Tray Power-on Tool" below (obtain from iProcurement/Zones)

Additional tools that must be obtained locally:

- Flashlight

- Step stool

- Multimeter

- Phillips screwdriver and flat blade screwdriver

- Adjustable wrench (must accept 7/8-in. nut) to lock weight distribution pads

- Pallet jack

### Drive Tray Power-on Tool

A tool is available to assist in removing a stuck tape within a library tape drive. This tool turns on a drive outside the library for the primary function of removing a cartridge stuck within a library drive.

The drive tray toolkit part number is 314831204, which contains the instructions for its use (document 102084) and a drive power cable (part 419632401).

An AC power cord is required to use this tool. You must obtain a cord that is appropriate for your region. The Drive Tray Power-on Tool is available from iProcurement under the Zones online tool crib.

### Optional Power Drill

While the amount of fastening hardware is minimal, you may also use a power drill to speed up the process of tightening nuts and screws. If a power drill is used, you must adjust the torque setting to:

- 2.8 Nm (25 in.-lb) for T-25 screws

- 0.6 Nm (5 in.-lb) for T-10 screws

### Installation Kits

Installation kits are supplied with each module. These contain the hardware required to install each module. Kit part numbers are:

- 419838301—Base module

- 419844301—Drive expansion and cartridge expansion modules