HP StorageWorks MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries library controller replacement (AH218-96025, March 2010)

HP StorageWorks MSL4048,

MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape

Libraries library controller

replacement

The library controller is a mandatory customer self re-

pair part. HP customer self repair (CSR) programs al-

low you to repair your StorageWorks product. If a

CSR part needs replacing, HP ships the part directly

to you so that you can install it at your convenience.

For more information about CSR, contact your local

service provider. For North America, see the CSR

website: www.hp.com/go/selfrepair

Fifth edition: March 2010

The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Printed in the US

www.hp.com

*AH218-96025*

CAUTION:

Parts can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Keep parts

in electrostatic containers until needed. Ensure you are properly

grounded when touching the library controllers.

CAUTION:

This part is not hot-pluggable. You must power off the Library

to install or replace this part.

IMPORTANT:

Do not replace both the chassis and the library controller with

repair components in the same procedure. The firmware will

not allow the Library to operate if both components are replaced

at the same time. The Library WWID and serial number are

saved in the library controller card and within the chassis

robotics controller. When one is replaced, the data from the

original component is transferred to the repair component.

1 Preparing to replace the library

controller

The Library configuration settings are saved on the library robotics and

will be restored automatically when the library controller is replaced.

Before removing the library controller, you may also save the

configuration settings. Refer to the HP StorageWorks MSL2024,

MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 user and service guide for

instructions on saving configuration settings to a file or USB flash drive

via the operator control panel (OCP) or to a system file using the remote

management interface (RMI).

Power off the Library from the front panel. Unplug the AC power cables.

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HP StorageWorks MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries library controller replacement CAUTION: Parts can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Keep parts in electrostatic containers until needed. Ensure you are properly grounded when touching the library controllers. CAUTION: This part is not hot-pluggable. You must power off the Library to install or replace this part. IMPORTANT: The library controller is a mandatory customer self repair part.
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Removing the library controller 4 Verifying the installation Remove the Ethernet cable. Remove the USB device, if present. Confirm that the Library recognizes the new library controller by checking the System Status on the front panel. Loosen the two blue thumb screws on the library controller and remove it from the Library. Verify that the Library has the most up-to-date firmware revision, and upgrade the firmware if necessary.