HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Getting Started

HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Getting Started

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HP StorageWorks MSL2024
Tape Library getting started
© Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Seventh edition: March 2010
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Printed in the US
www.hp.com
*AK378-96028*
IMPORTANT:
The shipping lock must be removed for the robotics to work
properly. A robot move error is displayed if the shipping lock
is not removed. See Step 1, Removing and storing the shipping
lock.
WARNING!
The Library weighs 15.6 kg (34.3 lb) without media and 20.4
kg (44.9 lb) with media (24 cartridges). When moving the
Library, to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
device:
Observe local health and safety requirements and guidelines
for manual material handling.
Remove all tapes to reduce the overall weight of the device
and prevent cartridges from falling into the robotic path and
damaging the Library.
Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the device
during installation or removal.
WARNING!
When placing the Library into a rack, to reduce the risk of
personal injury or damage to equipment:
Extend the rack leveling jacks to the floor.
Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
Install stabilizing feet on the rack.
Extend only one rack component at a time. Racks may become
unstable if more than one component is extended.

Front panel overview

1. Power button
3. LEDs
5. Control keys
7. Magazines
Page 1
2. Mailslot
4. LCD screen
6. Air vents

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  • Page 1: Front Panel Overview

    HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape Library getting started IMPORTANT: The shipping lock must be removed for the robotics to work properly. A robot move error is displayed if the shipping lock is not removed. See Step 1, Removing and storing the shipping lock.
  • Page 2: Back Panel Overview: Parallel Scsi

    Back panel overview: parallel SCSI Back panel overview: Fibre Channel (FC) 1. Parallel SCSI connector 2. Fan 1. FC ports 2. Fan 3. Power connector 4. Tape drive assembly 3. Power connector 4. Tape drive assembly 5. Ethernet port 6. Serial port (Factory use only) 5.
  • Page 3: Using The Operator Control Panel (Ocp)

    12 for more information. HP recommends that, when possible, the RMI be used as the primary Library interface because the web interface provides access to additional features, includes online help, and is easier to use. However, the RMI...
  • Page 4: Unpacking The Library

    LTO-5 tape drives unless these cables are verified for 6 Gb/s CAUTION: data rates. For optimum performance, only use HP cables of Operating the Library on a flat surface without the tabletop the length specified as qualified for your products.
  • Page 5: Securing The Rails To The Rack

    Tighten the blue thumbscrews with your fingers until the tape drive is secure. • The HP System/E rack has 7.1 mm round holes in the rack column. Choose the bag labeled HP Rack System/E. •...
  • Page 6: Planning The Parallel Scsi Configuration

    SAS RAID controllers do not support Tape Libraries. HBA is supported on your host computer and qualified with the Library. Install the HP Library & Tape Tools diagnostic utility available from http:/ /www.hp.com/support/TapeTools to see what devices are connected to the host, verify the installation, upgrade firmware, and to aid in troubleshooting.
  • Page 7: Connecting The Library: Parallel Scsi

    HBA and the Library. NOTE: HP recommends a maximum SAS cable length of six meters. For optimal performance, a parallel SCSI LTO-3 or LTO-4 tape drive should be the only device on the bus. A maximum of two LTO-2 tape drives can be on a single Ultra320 bus.
  • Page 8: Configuring The Library Network

    IPv6 IP address obtained by the Library from the OCP Information/ then continue configuring IPv6 settings from the RMI. Status > Network Information menu item. See the HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 User and service guide included in the product documentation for additional NOTE: information on configuring IPv6.
  • Page 9: Setting The Administrator Password

    Compatibility, and Usage white paper available from nl http:/ /www.hp.com/support. HP recommends leaving the FC ports at the default settings of Port Speed: Automatic and Port Type: Auto Detect. With these settings, the tape drive will choose the appropriate configuration. See the user and service guide for instructions on changing the FC configuration.
  • Page 10: Loading Cartridges

    18 Configuring additional features The Library has many features to customize for your organization. See the HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Replace the magazines in the Library. User and service guide for more information about these features and Repeat for the right magazines.
  • Page 11: Ordering Media

    Ordering media Helpful websites Use HP storage media to prolong the life of the Library and tape drives. For other product information, see the following websites: To learn more about, or to purchase HP media, visit http:// http://www.hp.com/go/ebs www.hp.com/go/storagemedia. http://www.hp.com/go/tape http://www.hp.com/go/storage...
  • Page 12 OCP menu Page 12...

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