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
Figure 24 Aligning the Libraries with the alignment gauge
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Gently remove the alignment gauge without moving either of the Libraries. Save the alignment gauge
for future use if the Libraries are moved or the Extender is installed with other Libraries.
Installing the Extender
WARNING!
To avoid damage to the Libraries and Extender, verify that both Libraries are powered off before
installing the Extender.
To install the Extender:
1. Align the upper tab on the side of the Extender with the slot in the upper drive bay and slide the
Extender into the Libraries as shown in Figure 25, page 39.
Figure 25 Aligning the Extender with the upper drive bay
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