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Tandberg Data
M-Series Installation Guide
Introduction 3
Site Requirements 3
Space Requirements ..................................................................................................3
Cooling Considerations ............................................................................................3
Environmental Requirements..................................................................................5
Power and Grounding ..............................................................................................5
Installing a Desktop or Deskside Library 5
Installing a Desktop M1500......................................................................................5
Installing a Deskside M2500 ....................................................................................5
Installing a Rack Mount Library 6
Determining the Position of the Shelves in the Rack ...........................................6
Installing the M1500 Rack Mount Shelves.............................................................8
Installing the M2500 Rack Mount Shelves...........................................................14
Installing the Library in the Rack..........................................................................28
Installing Drives in the Library 31
Installing Tape Drives in an M1500 ......................................................................31
Installing Tape Drives in an M2500 ......................................................................32
Preparing and Inserting Tape Cartridges 34
Labeling Tape Cartridges .......................................................................................34

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Setting the Write-Protect Switch............................................................................35
Placing Cartridges in the Library ..........................................................................36
Connecting the Library to AC Power 41
M1500 Power Requirements ..................................................................................41
M2500 Power Requirements ..................................................................................43
Connecting the Library to the Host Computer 45
SCSI Cabling Guidelines.........................................................................................45
Terminator Power....................................................................................................45
SCSI Cabling Diagrams...........................................................................................46
Powering Up the Library 48
Disabling Unused Drive Bays 50

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Introduction 3
Introduction 0
This document explains how to install a stand-alone M1500 or M2500.
Site Requirements 0
When selecting an installation site for the library, consider the following
requirements:
•Space Requirements
•Cooling Considerations
•Environmental Requirements
•Power and Grounding
Space Requirements 0Table 1 lists the dimensions of the M1500 and M2500 libraries.
Table 1 Library
Dimensions
Cooling
Considerations 0Cooling is one of the most important factors to consider when selecting a location for the library. The M1500 and M2500 libraries are force-cooled: air is
drawn into the library through vents at the lower edge of the front bezel and
Note: To install an M1500 or M2500 module in a multiple library stack,
refer to the Tandberg StackLink Installation Instructions
(PN T6423049).
Caution: Allow at least 5 inches (12.7 cm) of space behind the library to
allow proper ventilation.
M1500 M2500
Height 6.9 in. (176 mm) 23.4 in. (595 mm)
Width 19 in. (482 mm) 19 in. (482 mm)
Depth 28.6 in. (726 mm) 28.6 in. (726 mm)

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exhausted through vents at the back of the library. To ensure that the library
is adequately ventilated:
• Place the library on a hard, level surface, or in a standard 19-inch rack.
• If the library will be placed in a rack, the rack must be open or ventilated
so that the air temperature behind the library at the air outlets is less than
104°F (40°C).
• Verify that no cables obstruct the vents at the back of the library (see
figure 1 and figure 2).
• Verify that nothing obstructs the vents at the lower edge of the front
bezel.
• Allow at least 5 inches (12.7 cm) of space behind the library or rack.
• Do not install the library near a heater or radiator which could warm the
air drawn into the library.
Figure 1 Vent Locations,
M1500
Figure 2 Vent Locations,
M2500
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Environmental
Requirements 0The installation site (desktop library) or the interior of the rack (rack mount library) must meet the following environmental requirements:
• Humidity: 20% to 80%, non-condensing
• Temperature: 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C)
• Altitude: -100 to +10,000 feet (-30 to +3,000 meters)
Power and
Grounding 0The M1500 and M2500 power supplies accept 88 VAC to 264 VAC input power at 47 Hz to 63 Hz.
The library must be connected to a grounded power outlet. If the library is
mounted in a rack, the rack must also be grounded.
Installing a Desktop or Deskside Library 0
This section explains how to install a desktop M1500 or a deskside M2500. To
install a rack mount library, see Installing a Rack Mount Library.
Installing a Desktop
M1500 0To install a desktop M1500:
1Convert the M1500 to a desktop unit by performing the procedures
detailed in the Tandberg M1500 Rack Mount to Desktop Conversion
Instructions (PN T6421036).
This document is provided with the M1500 Rack Mount to Desktop
Conversion Kit.
2Place the library in the installation location, preferably on a sturdy desk
or tabletop.
3Proceed to Installing Drives in the Library on page 31 to continue the
installation procedure.
Installing a Deskside
M2500 0To install a deskside M2500:
1Convert the M2500 to a deskside unit by performing the procedures
detailed in the Tandberg M2500 Rack Mount to Deskside Conversion
Instructions (PN T6423048).
This document is provided with the M2500 Rack Mount to Deskside
Conversion Kit.
Note: The procedures in this section assume that you have already
unpacked the library. If you have not, do so now, referring to the
Tandberg M1500 Unpacking Instructions (PN T6421035) or Tandberg
M2500 Unpacking Instructions (PN T6423047).

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2Place the library in the installation location.
3Proceed to Installing Drives in the Library on page 31 to continue the
installation procedure.
Installing a Rack Mount Library 0
This section explains how to install an M1500 or M2500 in a standard 19-inch
rack.
Determining the
Position of the
Shelves in the Rack 0
Before starting the rack mount installation:
1Determine the proper position of the shelves in the rack:
• The rack is measured in rack mount units. Each unit is called a “U,”
and is equal to 1.75 inches (44.45 millimeters). When you look at the
rack rails you will notice that the holes are divided into groups of
three, with each group separated by a slightly smaller space. Each
group of three equally spaced holes is one U (see figure 3).
• An M1500 uses 4U of vertical space. The M1500 rack mount shelves
must be installed in a full U position (the bottom of the rack mount
shelf must be aligned with the bottom of a U) (see figure 4).
• An M2500 uses 13.5U of vertical space. The M2500 rack mount
shelves can be installed in either a full U or a half U position (the
bottom of the rack mount shelf may be aligned with either the bottom
or the middle of a U) (see figure 5).
• The StackLink mounting hardware uses 1U of vertical space at the
top of the rack, and either 1U or .5U at the bottom of the rack (see the
Tandberg M-Series StackLink Installation Instructions, PN T6423049, for
more information).
2Mark the desired shelf position on the rack rails.
Note: The procedures in this section assume that you have already
unpacked the library. If you have not, do so now, referring to the
Tandberg M1500 Unpacking Instructions (PN T6421035) or Tandberg
M2500 Unpacking Instructions (PN T6423047).
Caution: Take rack stability into account when determining
where to place the library in the rack.

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Figure 3 Example of Full
and Half U Mounting
Positions
Figure 4 M1500 Shelf
Mounting Positions
In the full U position, the bottom of the
mounting bracket aligns with the bottom of the
corresponding U. This position can be used
for either M1500 or M2500 rack mount
shelves
3 equally
spaced holes
equals 1 U
In the half U position, the bottom of the
mounting bracket aligns with the center of the
middle hole in the corresponding U. This
position can be used for M2500 rack mount
shelves only.
1 U
Shelf mounting position
4U
M1500

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Figure 5 M2500 Shelf
Mounting Positions
Installing the M1500
Rack Mount Shelves 0This section explains how to install the M1500 rack mount shelves.
Checking the Contents of the Rack Mount Kit 0
Table 2 lists the contents of the M1500 Universal Rack Mount Kit.
Table 2 Contents, M1500
Universal Rack Mount Kit
Note: To install rack mount shelves for an M2500, see Installing the
M2500 Rack Mount Shelves on page 14.
Part No. Description Qty.
213467 Shelf clamp 4
213468 Insert (9 sq) 8
213469 Insert (7 sq) 8
213471 Insert (M6) 8
213472 Insert (M5 or 12-24UNC) 8
M2500
M2500 13.5U 13.5U
Shelf mounting position (half U position) Shelf mounting position (full U position)

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Verifying That You Have the Required Tools 0
The following tools are required to install the rack mount kit:
• 8 mm open end wrench
• 2.5 mm socket driver (preferably ball headed)
• Flat blade screwdriver
• Tape measure
Assembling the Rack Mount Shelves 0
1Measure the distance between the inside surfaces of the front and rear
rack rails, then find the corresponding rack depth in table 3.
2Assemble the left shelf:
aRefer to the Left Shelf/Shelf Extender column of table 3 to determine
which shelf extender to combine with the left universal shelf.
bInsert the posts on the left universal shelf into the shelf extender slots
identified in the Left Shelf/Slots column of table 3.
The slots in the shelf extenders are identified as shown in figure 6.
213473 Insert (10-32UNF) 8
213474 Insert (1/4" dia) 8
213476 Universal shelf, right 1
213477 Universal shelf, left 1
213478 Shelf extender #1 1
213479 Shelf extender #2 1
YS40403 Plain washer M5 4
YS40403 Plain washer M5 2
YS41720 Button head socket screw 10-24 UNC x 0.5 ins 2
YS41998 Nut, M5 full 4
YS42008 M6 cage nut 2
YS42011 Button head socket screw M6 x 12 2
YS42038 Countersink hex socket screw M4 X 10 LG 4
YS42042 Button head socket screw M5 x 12 2
YS42043 Button head socket screw 10-32 UNC x 0.5 ins 2
YS42044 M5 spire nut 2
Part No. Description Qty.

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cUse the M5 nuts (PN YS41998) and M5 washers (PN YS40403)
provided in the rack mount kit to fasten the left shelf and shelf
extender together (see figure 7).
3Assemble the right shelf in the same manner, referring to the Right Shelf
column of table 3.
Table 3 Shelf Assembly
Matrix
Figure 6 Identifying the
Shelf Extender Slots
Note: Tighten the nuts to finger-tightness only; you need to be able
to retract and extend the assembled shelves slightly.
Rack Depth
(between flanges)
Left Shelf Right Shelf
Shelf
Extender Slots Shelf Extender Slots
24.50 in. - 26.75 in.
(620 mm - 680 mm)
#2 A & B #1 A & B
26.75 in. - 29.125 in.
(680 mm - 740 mm)
#1 B & C #2 A & B
29.125 in. - 31.50 in.
(740 mm - 800 mm)
#2 B & C #1 B & C
31.50 in. - 33.875 in
(800 mm - 860 mm)
#1 C & D #2 B & C
33.875 in. - 36.25 in.
(860 mm - 920 mm)
#2 C & D #1 C & D
A
B
C
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Figure 7 Attaching the
Shelves to the Extenders
Installing the Rack Mount Shelves 0
To install the rack mount shelves:
1From the six sizes of inserts provided in the rack mount kit, select the
insert type that best fits the holes in the rack rails. The insert part
numbers are:
• 213468 (for rails with 9 mm square holes)
• 213469 (for rails with 7 mm diameter unthreaded holes)
• 213471 (for rails with M6 threaded holes)
• 213472 (for rails with M5 or 12-24 UNC threaded holes)
• 213473 (for rails with 10-32 UNF threaded holes)
• 213474 (for rails with 1/4 inch diameter unthreaded holes)
The heads of the inserts (not the threads) should fit into the holes in the
rack rails smoothly and with very little play.
2Once you have selected the inserts for your rack, set the others aside. You
will not need them for this installation.
3Screw the inserts into the two outer holes on each end of the assembled
shelves (see figure 8).
Note: Some of the inserts have either no head or a head that has a
smaller diameter than the thread; these need to be left
protruding by about 1/8 in. (3 mm). The inserts with heads
should be tightened fully.
Extender Shelf

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Figure 8 Installing the
Inserts in the Shelves
4Install the left shelf (see figure 9):
aWith the shelf slightly retracted, position the shelf in the rack at the
desired mounting height.
bExpand the shelf so that the inserts on each end of the shelf protrude
into the holes in the rack rails and hold the shelf in place.
5Repeat the above steps to install the right shelf.
Figure 9 Installing the
Shelf in the Rack
Inserts
Inserts protrude
through the
holes in the rails

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6Secure the shelves (see figure 10):
aPosition a shelf clamp (PN 213467) on the front left rack rail.
The bottom of the shelf clamp should be flush with the bottom of the
shelf.
bSecure the shelf clamp to the rack rail using an M4 countersink screw
(PN YS42038).
cRepeat these steps to install shelf clamps at the front and back of each
shelf.
dTighten the nuts securing the shelves to the shelf extenders.
Figure 10 Securing the
Shelf Clamp to the Rail
The shelf installation is now complete. Proceed to Installing the Library in
the Rack on page 28 to install the library.
Note: The universal rack mount kit contains screws and nuts for
many different types of rack. You will have many of these
screws and nuts left over after installing the rack mount
shelves and library.
Shelf clamp

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Installing the M2500
Rack Mount Shelves 0This section explains how to install the M2500 rack mount shelves.
Checking the Contents of the Rack Mount Kit 0
Table 4 lists the contents of the M2500 Universal Rack Mount Kit.
Table 4 Contents, M2500
Universal Rack Mount Kit
Verifying That You Have the Required Tools 0
The following tools are required to install the rack mount kit:
• 8 mm open end wrench
• 2.5 mm socket driver (preferably ball headed)
• Flat blade screwdriver
• Tape measure
Note: To install rack mount shelves for an M1500, see Installing the
M1500 Rack Mount Shelves on page 8.
Part No. Description Qty.
215812 Front shelf clamp 4
215201/01 Rear shelf clamp 2
213468 Insert (9 sq) 12
213469 Insert (7 sq) 12
213471 Insert (M6) 12
213473 Insert (10-32 UNF, 12-24 UNC, or M5) 12
213474 Insert (1/4 inch diameter) 12
217405 Clamp strip 2
215197/02 Universal shelf, right 1
215198/02 Universal shelf, left 1
215199/01 Shelf extender, long #1 1
215200/01 Shelf extender, long #2 1
YS40403 Plain washer M5 8
YS41998 Nut, M5 full 8
YS42064 Countersink hex socket screw M4 x 12 LG 12

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Assembling the Rack Mount Shelves 0
To assemble the rack mount shelves:
1Measure the distance between the inside surfaces of the front and rear
rack rails, then find the corresponding rack depth in table 5.
2Assemble the left shelf:
aRefer to the Left Shelf/Shelf Extender column of table 5 to determine
which shelf extender to combine with the left universal shelf.
bInsert the posts on the left universal shelf into the shelf extender slots
identified in the Left Shelf/Slots column of table 5.
The slots in the shelf extenders are identified as shown in figure 11.
cUse the M5 nuts (PN YS41998) and M5 washers (PN YS40403)
provided in the rack mount kit to fasten the left shelf and shelf
extender together (see figure 12).
3Assemble the right shelf in the same manner, referring to the Right Shelf
column of table 5.
Table 5 Shelf Assembly
Matrix
Note: Tighten the nuts to finger-tightness only; you need to be able
to retract and extend the assembled shelves slightly.
Rack Depth
(between flanges)
Left Shelf Right Shelf
Shelf
Extender Slots Shelf Extender Slots
24.25 in. to 26.75 in.
(617 mm to 680 mm)
Long #2 A & B Long #1 A & B
26.75 in. to 29.125 in.
(680 mm to 740 mm)
Long #1 B & C Long #2 A & B
29.125 in. to 31.5 in.
(740 mm to 800 mm)
Long #2 B & C Long #1 B & C
31.5 in. to 33.875 in.
(800 mm to 860 mm)
Long #1 C & D Long #2 B & C
33.875 in. to 36.25 in.
(860 mm to 920 mm)
Long #2 C & D Long #1 C & D

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Figure 11 Identifying the
Shelf Extender Slots
Figure 12 Attaching the
Shelves to the Extenders
Installing the Shelves in a Half U Position 0
To install the rack mount shelves in a half U position:
1From the five sizes of inserts provided in the rack mount kit, select the
insert type that best fits into the holes in the rack rails. The heads of the
inserts (not the threads) should fit into the holes in the rack rails smoothly
and with very little play.
The insert part numbers are:
• 213468 (for rails with 9 mm square holes)
• 213469 (for rails with 7 mm diameter unthreaded holes)
• 213471 (for rails with M6 threaded holes)
• 213473 (for rails with 10-32 UNF, 12-24 UNC, or M5 threaded holes)
• 213474 (for rails with 1/4 inch diameter unthreaded holes)
Note: The top and bottom libraries in a 3-high M2500 stack are mounted
in a half U position.
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
Shelf
Extender

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These inserts will be screwed into the holes in the front and rear flanges
of the rack mount shelves.
2Once you have selected the inserts for your rack, set the others aside. You
will not need them for this installation.
3Screw three inserts into the front flange of each rack mount shelf in
positions 2, 6, and 10 (counting from the bottom up, with 1 being the
lowest hole) (see figure 13).
Figure 13 Installing Inserts
at the Front of the Shelves
4Screw three inserts into the rear flange of each rack mount shelf in the
positions shown in figure 14. If the shelves are oriented so the group of
six holes is at the bottom and the group of four holes is at the top, the
inserts go into holes 2, 6, and 9 (counting from the bottom up, with 1
being the lowest hole).
Note: Some of the inserts have either no head or a head that has a
smaller diameter than the thread; these need to be left
protruding by about 1/8 in. (3 mm). The inserts with heads
should be tightened fully.
Note: Some of the inserts have either no head or a head that has a
smaller diameter than the thread; these need to be left
protruding by about 1/8 in. (3 mm). The inserts with heads
should be tightened fully.
10
6
2
10
6
2

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Figure 14 Installing Inserts
at the Rear of the Shelves
5Install the shelves (see figure 15):
aWith the shelf slightly retracted, position the shelf in the rack at the
desired mounting height.
bExpand the shelf so that the inserts on each end of the shelf protrude
into the holes in the rack rails and hold the shelf in place.
cRepeat these steps to install the remaining shelf.
Figure 15 Installing the
Shelves
2
6
9
6
2
9
Group of 6
Group of 4
Group of 4
Group of 6
Inserts protrude
through the
holes in the rails

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6Install the front shelf clamps (see figure 16):
aPosition a front shelf clamp (PN 215812) on the front left rack rail.
The square holes in the front shelf clamp should be aligned with the
upper two inserts in the front shelf flange.
bSecure the front shelf clamp to the rack rail using two M4 countersink
screws (PN YS42064).
cRepeat these steps to install a front shelf clamp on the front right rack
rail.
Figure 16 Installing the
Front Shelf Clamps

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7Install the rear shelf clamps (see figure 17):
aPosition a rear shelf clamp (PN 215201/01) on the rear left rack rail,
aligning the square hole with the middle insert in the shelf flange.
bVerify that two of the round holes line up with holes in the rack
mount shelf. If two of the holes do not line up, rotate the clamp 180
degrees.
cSecure the rear shelf clamp to the shelf using two M4 countersink
screws (PN YS42064).
dRepeat these steps to install a rear shelf clamp on the rear right rack
rail.
Figure 17 Installing the
Rear Shelf Clamps
Note: The left and right rear shelf clamps will be oriented differently
from one another.