HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape Library getting started guide (AH559-96001, March 2007)

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MSL2024 Tape Library

Getting started

IMPORTANT! Shipping Lock: The shipping lock must

be removed for the robotics to work properly. Arobot

move error is displayed if the shipping lock is not

removed. See Step 1, Removing and storing the

shipping lock.

WARNING! The HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape

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 Library:

•Observe local health and safely requirements

and guidelines for manual material handling.

•Remove all tapes to reduce the overall weight

of the Library.

•Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize

the Library during the installation or removal.

Unpacking the Tape Library

Remove the packaging, accessories and Tape Library

from the box one layer at a time. Place the Library on a

level work surface. Carefully remove the foam padding

and then the bag from the Library. Save the packaging

materials to move or ship the Tape Library in the future.

Identify product components

Confirm that you have received the following

product components.

1 Parallel SCSI interface cable (one per parallel

SCSI drive)

2 Parallel SCSI terminator (one per parallel SCSI

drive)

3 SAS cable: connects up to four SAS tape drives to

a SAS HBA (one per SAS Library).

4 Two rack rails

5 Ethernet cable

6 Two bags of eight M6 screws: the bag you choose

will be dependent upon the type of rack you have.

Each bag is labeled. You will only need one bag

of screws.

7 Documentation kit

WARNING! When placing the Tape Library into

a rack, to reduce the risk of personal injury or

damage to equipment:

• Extend the rack’s 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.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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IMPORTANT! Shipping Lock: 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 HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape Library weighs 15.6 kg (34.3 lb) without media and 20.4 kg (44.9 lb) with media (24 cartridges).
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Optional tabletop conversion cover Front panel overview 7 1 2 CAUTION! Operating the Tape Library on a flat surface without the tabletop conversion cover may cause errors or damage to the Library. The MSL2024 Tape Library can either be installed into a rack with the enclosed rails or installed into the optional tabletop conversion cover and set on a flat surface. Back panel overview: parallel SCSI NOTE: The Back panel overview shows sample configurations.
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1 Removing and storing the shipping lock IMPORTANT! Shipping Lock: 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. The shipping lock prevents the robotic transport mechanism from moving during shipment, and must be removed and stored before powering on the Library. Locate the tape holding the lock at the top of the Library. Remove the tape, then remove the lock and store it as shown.
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5 Securing the rails to the rack 7a Planning the parallel SCSI configuration: parallel SCSI If the Library has only one parallel SCSI drive and is the only parallel SCSI device connected to the host computer, or you will put each drive on its own parallel SCSI bus, skip this step. If you are unfamiliar with configuring parallel SCSI devices, read the parallel SCSI configuration information in the User and Service Guide on the documentation CD.
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7b Planning the SAS configuration: SAS 8 Changing the SCSI ID If you need to change the SCSI ID for one or both of the tape drives, do so before connecting the Library to the host computer. 1. Attach the power cord to the Library. 2. Power on the Library by pressing the power button on the front panel. The server must have a SAS HBA with an external connector. Most SAS RAID controllers do not support multiple LUNs, which are needed to communicate with the Library robotic.
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10a Connecting the Tape Library: parallel SCSI 10b Connecting the Tape Library: Fibre Channel To HBA or switch To HBA NOTE: A parallel SCSI Ultrium 920 or 960 drive should be the only device on the bus. A maximum of two Ultrium 448 drives should be on a single SCSI 320 bus. 1. Attach one end of the parallel SCSI cable to one of the connectors on the drive. Attach the other end of the cable to the host bus adapter (HBA), or to the connector on the previous device on the SCSI bus. 2.
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11 Powering on the Library 13 Setting the date and time This option sets the date and time used by the Library to record events and should be set during the initial installation process. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the Library. Plug the other end of the cable into an Ethernet LAN port. Plug the power cable into the Library and the power outlet. Power on the Library using the power button located at the front of the Library.
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14 Configuring the networking 15 Configuring the Fiber Configuring the networking enables you to monitor, configure, and control most Library functions from the remote management interface (RMI). By default, the Library will obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. You can configure the Library to use a static IP address. Once the Library has an IP address, you can change the network configuration from the OCP or RMI.
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16 Labeling tape cartridges 17 Loading cartridges Attaching a bar code label to each tape cartridge enables the Library and application software to identify the cartridge quickly, thereby speeding up inventory time. Make it a practice to use bar code labels on your tape cartridges. Use the front panel Operations > Unlock Left Magazine option to release the left magazine. Pull the magazine straight out of the front of the Library.
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Control keys Using the remote management interface (RMI) The OCP displays a scrolling menu that lets you access information and execute commands using the four control keys. With the RMI, you can monitor the Library's status, configure it, and control most of its functions from a web browser or terminal. SNMP can only be configured with the RMI. Login Using the OCP, find the Library's IP address from the Info > Network screen. Open any HTML web browser and enter the Library's IP address.
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The operator control panel menu HOME Unlock Mailslot Status/Information Configuration Operations Support Mailslot Unlocked Inventory Change Admin Password Unlock Left Magazine Power On/Off Drives Once sensors detect Mailslot is open Library Information Set Reserved Slot Count Unlock Right Magazine Run Demo Close Mailslot Drive 1 Information Mailslot Configuration Clean Drive Run Slot To Slot Test Drive 2 Information Barcode Format Report Move Tape Drive FW Upgrade Using Tape Compone
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Helpful websites HP technical support For other product information, see the following HP websites: Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support website: http://www.hp.com/support/.