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
3 Installing the Library Extender
This chapter provides instructions for installing the Library Extender.
WARNING!
The MSL2024 Tape Library weighs up to 15.6 kg (34.3 lb) without media and up to 20.4 kg (44.9
lb) with media (24 cartridges). The MSL4048 Tape Library weighs up to 24.6 kg (54.1 lb) without
media and up to 34.2 kg (75.2 lb) with media (48 cartridges). The MSL8096 Tape Library weighs
up to 46.6 kg (102.7 lb) without media and up to 68.8 kg (151.7 lb) with media (96 cartridges).
• Observe local health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material handling.
• Remove all tapes to reduce the overall weight of the device and prevent cartridges from falling
into the robotic path and damaging the Library.
• Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the device during installation or removal.
WARNING!
When placing the Library into or removing the Library from 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.
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