Before the library is used, review the following laser safety information.
The product might contain a laser assembly that complies with the performance standards set by the US Food and Drug Administration for a Class I laser product.
Class I laser products do not emit hazardous laser radiation. The product has the necessary protective housing and scanning safeguards to ensure that laser
radiation is inaccessible during operation or is within Class I limits. External safety agencies reviewed the product and obtained approvals to the latest standards as
they apply.
Acclimation
Tape storage equipment must be gradually acclimated to the surrounding environment to prevent condensation.
When storage equipment is shipped in a climate where the outside temperature is below the dew point of the destination (indoor location), water condensation can
form on the cooler inside and outside surfaces of the equipment when the equipment is brought indoors.
Sufficient time must be allowed for the shipped equipment to gradually reach thermal equilibrium with the indoor environment before you remove the shipping bag
and energize the equipment. Follow these guidelines to properly acclimate your equipment:
Leave the system in the shipping bag. If the installation or staging environment allows it, leave the product in the full package to minimize condensation on
or within the equipment.
Allow the packaged product to acclimate for 24 hours
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. If visible signs of condensation (either external or internal to the product) are seen after 24 hours,
acclimate the system without the shipping bag for an extra 12 - 24 hours or until no visible condensation remains.
Acclimate the product away from perforated tiles or other direct sources of forced air convection to minimize excessive condensation on or within the
equipment.
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Unless otherwise stated by product-specific installation instructions.
Note: Condensation is a normal occurrence, especially when you ship equipment in cold-weather climates. All IBM products are tested and verified to withstand
condensation that is produced under these circumstances. When sufficient time is provided to allow the hardware to gradually acclimate to the indoor
environment, no issues with long-term reliability of the product should occur.
Performing the safety inspection procedure
Before you service the unit, complete the following safety inspection procedure.
1. Stop all activities between the host and the library’s tape drives.
2. Turn off the power to the library by pushing in the Power button on the front of the tape library for 4 seconds.
3. Unplug the library’s power cord from the electrical outlet and the library’s power supply unit.
4. Check the library’s power cords for damage, such as a pinched, cut, or frayed cord.
5. If drives are FC/SAS attached, check the tape drive's FC/SAS cable for damage.
6. Check the top and bottom covers of the library for sharp edges, damage, or alterations that expose its internal parts.
7. Check the top and bottom covers of the library for proper fit. They must be in place and secure.
8. Check the product label at the rear of the library to make sure that it matches the voltage at your outlet.
Rack safety
The following general safety information must be used for all rack-mounted devices.
DANGER
Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system.
Heavy equipment - personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled.
Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.
Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always install servers
and optional devices starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet.
Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not place objects on top of rack-mounted devices. In addition, do not lean on rack
mounted devices and do not use them to stabilize your body position (for example, when working from a ladder).
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