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
I
installation
aligning the Libraries, 38
checking the Extender LEDs, 41
determining the master and lower Library, 29
downloading product documentation, 28
enabling extended mode, 30
extending the pull-out tab, 37
identifying product components, 28
installing the Extender, 39
installing the Library in the rack rails, 34
moving the clip nuts, 34
moving the rack rails and clip nuts, 33
overview, 13
positioning the Libraries in a rack, 31
powering off the Libraries, 31
powering on the extended library, 40
relocating tape drives, 35
removing a Library from a rack or tabletop
conversion cover, 32
removing and replacing drive bay covers, 36
removing the cartridges from the Libraries,
30
removing the USB device and Ethernet cable
from the lower Library, 37
saving the Library configuration, 29
upgrading the Library firmware, 29
verifying the installation, 42
J
Japanese notices, 77
K
Korean notices, 78
L
laser compliance notices, 79
library
configuring, 21
Library & Tape Tools, 48
library identity
viewing, 17
library status
viewing, 18
logical libraries, 13
lower Library, 11
M
mailslot configurations, 12
master Library, 11
P
partitioning, 13
parts
proper handling, 73
storing, 73
transporting, 73
power off, 16
power on, 15
power supply redundancy, 12
preventing electrostatic damage, 73
product information tab, 37
R
rack stability
warning, 14
regulatory compliance
Canadian notice, 76
European Union notice, 77
identification numbers, 75
Japanese notices, 77
Korean notices, 78
laser, 79
Taiwanese notices, 78
related documentation, 67
releasing the magazines manually, 64
removing a cartridge from the Extender, 60
removing the Library Extender, 56
repackaging the Extender, 61
replacing the Library Extender, 55
RMI
help, 15
S
service procedures
releasing the magazines manually, 64
removing a cartridge from the Extender, 60
removing the Extender, 56
repackaging the Extender, 61
replacing the Extender, 55
settings
default, 25
slot numbering, 12
specifications
environmental, 71
physical, 71
static-dissipating work mat, 73
static-safe containers
storing products, 73
transporting products, 73
status LEDs, 43
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