Initiating The Configuration Wizard; Verifying The Host Connections; Configuring The Fc Interface - HP StoreEver MSL3040 User's And Service Manual

Initiating the configuration wizard

Procedure
Initiate the Initial Configuration Wizard from the OCP.

Verifying the host connections

Procedure
1. Install the application software and/or drivers that are compatible with the library.
Backup software packages might require additional software or licensing to communicate with the
robotics.
For compatibility information, see the DAPR compatibility matrix at:
http://hpe.com/storage/DAPRcompatibility
2. Verify the connection between the library and the host using the host server operating system utilities
or Library and Tape Tools (L&TT).
L&TT verifies that the unit is connected and communicating with the host server. It also verifies that
the device is functioning and provides diagnostic information. L&TT is available without charge at:
http://www.hpe.com/support/TapeTools

Configuring the FC interface

Prerequisites
The administrator password.
Procedure
1. Log in to the RMI and enter the administrator password if requested.
2. Navigate to the RMI Configuration > Drives screen.
3. Configure the settings for your drive and connection method.
Drives connected to a SAN
Leave the FC port at the default settings of Port Speed: Automatic and Port Type: Automatic. With
these settings, the tape drive will use the appropriate configuration.
Drives connected directly to the host
• For LTO-7 and LTO-8 drives, set Port Type to Loop mode.
• For LTO-6 drives, leave the FC port at the default settings of Port Speed: Automatic and Port
Type: Auto Detect. With these settings, the tape drive will use the appropriate configuration.
4. Click Submit.
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