HP StoreEver MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries User and Service Guide (AK378-96059, December 2012)

Table 16 Maximum FC cable lengths (in meters) (continued)
8 Gb4 Gb2 GbCable typeDrive
0.5 - 150 m0.5 - 380 m0.5 - 300 mOM3, OM4All except LTO-5 HH
* The LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 half-height drive is shown as LTO-5 HH.
For SAS libraries, you must provide a SAS cable with the correct connector for your HBA. HP
recommends using a SAS fanout cable that connects up to four tape drives to the SAS HBA. (See
“SAS cables and connectors” (page 41).) For ordering information for supported cables, see the
MSL QuickSpecs at: www.hp.com/go/tape
Removing the shipping lock
Skip this step for the MSL8048 and MSL8096.
The shipping lock prevents the robotic transport mechanism from moving during shipment. You
must remove the shipping lock before powering on the device. The shipping lock is held in place
with a piece of tape and is located in the top center of the device. After the shipping lock is
removed, it should be stored on the back panel of the device for future use.
To remove and store the shipping lock:
1. Locate the tape and lock at the top of the device (see “Shipping lock location” (page 45)) .
Figure 36 Shipping lock location
2. Remove the tape, then remove the lock.
3. Store the lock on the back panel of the device (see Figure 37 (page 45)). The shipping lock
storage location for the MSL4048 is on the back panel, similar to the location on the MSL2024.
Figure 37 Shipping lock storage location
Removing the shipping lock 45