HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series Ultrium 1840 FC tape drive upgrade or replacement (AH194-96001, October 2007)
7.3 I n s t a l l t h e n
ew tape drive
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1) Insert the
new drive into the vacant drive bay, then 2) tighten the
captive scr
ew to secure the drive to the cluster.
7. 4 Co n n e c t t h e c a b l e s
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1) Connect the end of the FC cable you disconnected from the old tape
drivetoportAonthenewdrive. TheFCcableconnectorclicksinto
place. Verify that the other end of the FC cable is connected to its
corresponding port on the SAN.
2) Insert the Ethernet cable included with the tape drive into the MGMT
port on the new drive. Verify that the other end of the Ethernet cable
is connected to the internal network switch installed in the library. Do
not connect the MGMT port or internal network switch to the public
or site LAN.
CAUTIO
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To avoid damaging FC cables, do not bend them sharply or pinch
them. Allow a radial bend when reattaching the FC cables.
7.5 Power on the new tape drive
Ifthetapedrivedidnotpoweritselfon,usethefrontpaneltopoweron
the d rive now.
a. From Menu,selecttheOps button.
b. Use the Up and Down buttons to select the drive, then press the
Select button.
c. Use the Up and Down buttons to change th e drive to on-line, then
press the Select button.
d. Select the Back button to return to Menu.
7.6 Verify connectivity
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Verify that the FC port A LED on the new tape drive is green when
connected to a switch and linked.
7. 7 C l o s e t h
elibrary
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Close the back door of the library.
7. 8 U p g r a d e t h e t a p e d r iv e firm w are
Ensure that the tape drive has the latest firmware for correct operation.
If necessary, upgrade the drive firmware using the Command View
TL firmware upgrade wizard or the Interface M anager’s Command
Line Interface. See the HP StorageWorks Interface Manager and
Command View TL User’s Guide for detailed procedures on upgrading
drive firmware.
Getting help
• HP Product information:
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http:/
/www.hp.com/go/storage
• HP tec
hnical support and phone numbers:
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http://www.hp.com/support
• HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (L&TT) diagnostic software:
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http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools
• Interface Manager and HP StorageWorks Command View TL:
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http://www.hp.com/support/cvtl
• HP documentation:
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http://www.hp.com/support/manuals
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