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
Verify that each Library has the latest released version of firmware. Update to the latest firmware if
necessary.
To find the version of firmware installed on the Library, see the RMI Support: Firmware screen.
From the MSL4048 or MSL8096 operator control panel (OCP), navigate to the Info > Identity > Library
screen. The Library Controller FW Revision field shows the Library firmware revision.
From the MSL2024 OCP:
1. From the Home screen, press Next until the display shows Status/Information. Press Enter.
2. Press Next until the display shows Library Information. Press Enter.
3. Press Next until the display shows the Firmware Rev.
To download Library firmware that supports the Library Extender from the HP website:
1. Browse to http://www.hp.com/support/msl_extender.
2. Select and download the newest firmware version for your Library without _LX_ in the filename.
NOTE:
The first time you install the Extender you must update the firmware in each Library individually. For
future firmware updates, when extended mode is enabled you can update the firmware for both
Libraries at the same time with the Extender firmware package. Updating with the firmware package
is not only faster and easier, but ensures that the Libraries have compatible firmware versions. When
updating firmware for the extended library, select the file with _LX_ in the filename.
Enabling extended mode
Enable Extended Mode from the RMI Configuration > System screen or OCP Configuration > Library
menu in both Libraries before installing the Library Extender.
NOTE:
Extended mode will be enabled but not active until the Library is powered off and then powered on.
Removing the cartridges from the Libraries
Before installing the Extender, the Libraries must be installed in the rack rails supplied with the Libraries
in adjacent rack locations, one Library directly above the other.
Skip this section if you do not need to move a Library.
WARNING!
When the Library is moved, any cartridges in the Library can become dislodged from the magazines
and damage the cartridges and Library robotics. To avoid damaging the Library, remove the cartridges
before moving the Library.
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