M2488 PRODUCT GUIDE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
April 1997 CG00000-011503 REV. A 1-19
1-6.5 Rack-Mount Installation
This procedure is for mounting the M2488 tape drive, with or without a medium changer, in the rack-
mount tray.
The weight of the equipment may exceed 10kg, use caution when
mounting the tape drive and medium changer. Installation may
require two or more service personnel.
** NOTE **
Use M4 x 6mm length screws to mount the M2488 on the rack-
mounting tray.
1-6.5.1 Tools Required
The following tools are required to install the M2488 in a rack-mount configuration:
Phillips screwdriver
Hex wrench (M4)
Flat-head screwdriver
1-6.5.2 Adjust the Guide Plate
Refer to Figure 1-13 and Figure 1-14 for this procedure.
For a single drive configuration, the guide plate must be mounted as the guide for the inner cover
on the drive mounting side. The drive must be mounted on the right side and use the optional front
panel.
For a two drive configuration, the guide plate is not used.
1-6.5.2.1 Inner Cover Mounted to Mounting Tray
See Figure 1-13 (A).
1-6.5.2.2 Inner Cover NOT Mounted to Mounting Tray
See Figure 1-13 (B).
STEP ACTION
1 Insert the inner cover from the front of the mounting tray and push it into the tray until the
stopper is locked.
2 Align the round bump at the center of the guide plate with the hole of the inner cover. Use two
bolts to attach guide plate.
STEP
ACTION
1 Remove the inner cover from the mounting tray.
2 Align the round bump at the center of the guide plate with the hole of the mounting tray. Use
two bolts to attach guide plate.
CAUTION
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