HP StorageWorks MSL Library Extender user guide (AQ746-96005, September 2009)
Table Of Contents
- HP StorageWorks MSL Library Extender user guide
- Table of Contents
- 1 Features and overview
- 2 Configuring and operating an extended library
- 3 Installing the Library Extender
- Identifying product components
- Downloading product documentation
- Determining the master and lower Library
- Saving the Library configurations
- Upgrading the Library firmware
- Enabling extended mode
- Removing the cartridges from the Libraries
- Powering off the Libraries
- Positioning the Libraries in a rack
- Relocating tape drives
- Removing and replacing drive bay covers
- Removing the USB device and Ethernet cable from the lower Library
- Extending the pull-out tab
- Aligning the Libraries
- Installing the Extender
- Powering on the extended library
- Verifying the installation
- 4 Using diagnostic tools and troubleshooting
- 5 Servicing the Library Extender
- Replacing the Library Extender
- Removing the Library Extender
- Removing a cartridge from the Extender
- Repackaging the Library Extender
- Releasing the magazines manually
- 6 Support and other resources
- A Technical specifications
- B Electrostatic discharge
- C Regulatory compliance notices
- Glossary
- Index
Default settings for the extended library
Default for the extended librarySetting
Retained from the master LibraryAdministrator password
All mailslots are disabledMailslot configuration
Retained from the master LibraryNetwork settings
Retained from the master LibraryBarcode format reporting
Reserved slots are set to 0Reserved slots
Lowest physical drive in the master LibrarySCSI master drive
Retained by both Libraries.SCSI tape drive addresses
Retained by both Libraries.Contrast setting (MSL4048 and MSL8096)
AutomaticLibrary mode
NoAutoload
NoLoop
Retained from the master Library. The lower Library is synchron-
ized with the master Library with every command in the extended
library.
Date and time
All tape drives are powered on.Drive power
Retained from master LibraryAuto clean
Retained from the master Library. If SNMP is not configured for
the master Library but is configured for the lower Library, the
extended library takes the settings from the lower Library.
SNMP
Retained from the master LibraryAllow magazine access without a password
Retained from the master LibraryIgnore barcode media ID
Enabled if encryption is enabled in either Library otherwise dis-
abled.
Encryption
DisabledLogical libraries (partitioning)
Updating firmware
Both Libraries must have a firmware version that supports the Library Extender and the firmware
versions must be compatible with each other for the extended library to operate. When installing and
configuring the extended library the first time, you must update both Libraries to the most recent
available firmware versions to ensure that the firmware versions are compatible. For instructions on
installing firmware, see Upgrading the Library firmware, page 29.
To find Library firmware that supports the Library Extender:
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