Drive Module (DEM)

The Drive Module increases the number of drive bays and provides additional tape storage.

• Maximum of three Drive Modules per library placed anywhere.
• Comes standard with one drive array (8 drive bays). The rear of the Drive Module contains drive bays, PDUs, DC power supplies, and a drive switch.
• Optional second, third, and fourth drive array (for 32 drive bays max).
• Optional rotational CAP.
• Optional web camera.
• 153 to 522 tape capacity depending on options selected.

Figure 1-5 Drive Module (Rear View)

1. Tape drive bays
2. Drive switch card cage (slot 1 on the bottom and slot 2 on top)
3. Drive DC power supplies
4. Power distribution units

Drive Module Measurements

Dimension	Measurement
Height	196.7 cm (77.45 in.) on casters for transport: 197.5 cm (77.75 in.) to 201.68 cm (79.4 in.) on jack pads for permanent install
Width (module only)	76.8 cm (30.22 in.) when placed between modules 81.3 cm (32 in.) transport width (no side covers). This is the minimum transportation clearance because alignment tabs on each side of the module add 4.5 cm to the 76.8 cm width. 83.8 cm (33 in.) with one side cover
Depth (doors closed)	121.9 cm (48 in.)
Service Area	Front: 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) Rear: 81.3 cm (32.0 in.) Side Cooling Area: 5 cm (2 in.) Side Install Area: 45.7 cm (18.0 in.)
Weight	Frame only, no CAP: 265 kg (584 lb) 8 drives and tapes: 540 kg (1190 lb), 582 kg (1284 lb) with CAP 16 drives and tapes: 596 kg (1314 lb), 621 kg (1369 lb) with CAP 24 drives and tapes: 647 kg (1426 lb), 660 kg (1456 lb) with CAP 32 drives and tapes: 709 kg (1564 lb), 723 kg (1594 lb) with CAP