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.
CAUTION:
Removing the top of the Extender will require its replacement. Only remove the top of the
Extender to retrieve a cartridge when all other removal attempts have failed.
To remove a cartridge that is stuck in the back of the Extender:
a. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the six screws marked with arrows on the sheet metal
on top of the Extender.
b. Remove the top sheet metal.
c. Remove the cartridge.
d. Replace the sheet metal and tighten the screws.
Repackaging the Library Extender
IMPORTANT:
Shipping the Extender without properly repackaging it can damage the Extender.
Follow these steps to package the removed Library Extender for storage or shipment.
To package the removed Library Extender for storage or shipment:
1. Insert the cardboard support in the space between the top and bottom of the extender.
2. Place the extender on the base position of the cardboard wrapper.
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