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
Green when the Extender is operating correctly. Flashing when the
Extender is initializing or has failed with a hard error and is no longer
functional. Initialization can take up to 15 minutes.
2. Library Extender status
Green when the lower library is powered on and the Extender is in-
stalled correctly.
3. Lower Library connection status
Verifying the installation
To verify the installation, run the wellness test from the OCP Support > Run Tests screen. The wellness
test will exercise all Library and drive functionality for the extended library. Access to this test requires
the administrator password and will request mailslot interaction. For instructions on running the wellness
test, see The wellness test, page 44
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