Multi-Module Installation

Overview

Use this procedure for a 12U or greater (2 or more modules) i6.

WARNING: i6 MUST be installed in a rack and the bottom cannot be resting on a flat surface.

Before you begin an installation:

Before You Begin

Important Information - Drive Acclimation

Before opening the sealed ESD bag, the drive should be acclimated to the climate inside the facility or room location where the drive will be installed. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation. It is recommended to leave drives in the packaging for a minimum of 24 hours before opening the sealed bag.

Place the sealed bag away from direct sources of air convection to minimize condensation.

If any external or internal condensation is seen on the sealed bag after 24 hours, remove the drive from the bag and acclimate the drive in the planned location for an extra 12 to 24 hours, or until no visible condensation remains.

Figure 1: Drive in Sealed Bag

Once the bag has been opened, the drive should never be moved to a new location where temperature differences are greater than 5 degrees Celsius. If this type of drive relocation needs to occur, the drive should be placed in a sealed bag with desiccant and allowed to acclimate to the new location for a minimum of four hours.

Figure 2: Drive with Dessicant

Drive temperature and humidity specifications are as follows:

Note: The temperature and humidity specifications below are for LTO drives. For LTO media temperature and humidity specifications, refer to the Environmental Specifications in the Site Planning Guide.

Mode Air Inlet Temperature Relative Humidity (Non-Condensing) Altitude (Max)
Operating Mode

10°C to 40°C

(50°F to 104°F)

20% to 80% 

26°C (79°F) Wet Bulb Max

3048 m
Recommended Operating Mode

20°C to 25°C

(68°F to 77°F)

40% to 50% 3048 m
Storage

-40°C to 60°C

(-40°F to 140°F)

10% to 90%

Non-Condensing

3048 m
Shipping

-40°C to 60°C

(-40°F to 140°F)

10% to 90%

Non-Condensing

12192 m

Installation Procedure

Getting Started