Verifying The Connection - HP StorageWorks MSL2024 User's And Service Manual

To configure the Library :
1. Set the administrator password. Setting an administrator password provides access to the
administrator functions with the RMI or OCP, and restricts access to administrator functions to
only those who know the administrator password. The Library comes with a null administrator
password, which until set allows unrestricted access to all administrative functions through the
OCP but not the RMI. Once the administrator password has been set from the OCP, it can be
changed from either the OCP or RMI. (For the MSL2024, see
password (Configuration > Change Admin
and MSL8096, see
Password)" on page 144.)
2. Set the date and time. The date and time are used by the Library to record events and should be
set during the initial installation process. (For the MSL2024, see Setting the date and time
(Configuration > Library Date/Time)" on page . For the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096,
see Setting the Library date and time (Configuration > Set Date and Time)" on page .)
3. Configure the Library network settings. Configuring the Library network settings enables you to
monitor, configure, and control most Library functions from the RMI. By default, the device will
obtain an IP address from an IPv4 DHCP server. Optionally, you can configure the device to use
a static IP address. Once logged into the RMI, you can administer further network changes through
the RMI. (For the MSL2024, see
Settings)" on page 118. For the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096, see
configuration (Configuration > Network
The device supports IPv4 and IPv6 Internet Protocols. By default, the device is configured to use
IPv4, the most common version. You can enable IPv6 or both Internet Protocols from the OCP or
RMI. You must finish configuring IPv6 from the RMI. (See
configuration" on page 88.)
4. Configure the Fibre Channel ports (Fibre Channel tape drives only). HP recommends leaving the
Fibre Channel ports at the default settings:
• Fibre speed: Automatic
• Port type: Auto Detect
The drive will choose the appropriate settings. To change the settings from the remote management
interface, see
operator control panel, see
(Configuration > Change
configuration (Configuration >

Verifying the connection

To verify the connection between the host computer and the Library:
1. Install the application software and/or drivers that are compatible with the Library. Software
compatibility information is available at http://www.hp.com/go/automated. Backup software
packages may require additional software or licensing to communicate with the robotics.
56 Installing the Tape Library
Changing the administrator password (Configuration > Set Admin
Configuring network settings (Configuration > Configure Network
Changing the drive configuration" on page 87. To change the settings from the
Changing the drive configuration — Fibre Channel devices
Drive)" on page 115 for the MSL2024 or
Drives)" on page 144 for the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096.
Changing the administrator
Password)" on page 113. For the MSL4048, MSL8048,
Configuration)" on page 144.)
Changing the network
Changing the network
Changing the drive