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
If either Library is mounted in a tabletop conversion cover, remove the cover and install the Library
in the rack in the rack rails supplied with the Library. If either Library needs to be moved, remove the
Library and its rack rails from the rack and install the rails and Library in the necessary rack location.
NOTE:
If the Library Extender is near the rear rack door latch, you might need to move the Libraries to a
different rack location to close and latch the rack doors.
Removing a Library from a rack or tabletop conversion cover
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Remove the power cord from the Library.
Remove all other cables from the Library.
Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the Library during removal and replacement.
From the front of the Library 1) completely loosen the screws inside the left and right front bezel (these
are captive screws and cannot be removed), then 2) slide the Library out of the rack or cover using
assistance as shown in Figure 13, page 32.
Figure 13 Removing an MSL4048 from a rack
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CAUTION:
Always lift the Library from the side edges. Lifting the Library from the magazine or drive openings,
or from the drive handles can damage the Library.
Installing the Library Extender32