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

5. Plug in the host server and all attached devices.
6. Power on any other devices you powered off earlier.
7. Power on the server.
Configuring the device
Now that the library is connected to the host and powered on, configure it for your environment.
To configure the library :
1. Set the administrator password. Setting an administrator password provides access to the
administrator functions with the RMI or OCP, and restricts access to administrator functions to
only those who know the administrator password. The library comes with a null administrator
password, which until set allows unrestricted access to all administrative functions through the
OCP but not the RMI. Once the administrator password has been set from the OCP, it can be
changed from either the OCP or RMI. (For the MSL2024, see “Changing the administrator
password (Configuration > Change Admin Password)” (page 108). For the MSL4048, MSL8048,
and MSL8096, see “Changing the administrator password (Configuration > Set Admin
Password)” (page 135).)
2. Set the date and time. The date and time are used by the library to record events and should
be set during the initial installation process. (For the MSL2024, see “Setting the date and time
(Configuration > Library Date/Time)” (page 112). For the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096,
see “Setting the Library date and time (Configuration > Set Date and Time)” (page 136).)
3. Configure the library network settings. Configuring the library network settings enables you
to monitor, configure, and control most library functions from the RMI. By default, the device
will obtain an IP address from an IPv4 DHCP server. Optionally, you can configure the device
to use a static IP address. Once logged into the RMI, you can administer further network
changes through the RMI. (For the MSL2024, see “Configuring network settings (Configuration
> Configure Network Settings)” (page 113). For the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096, see
“Changing the network configuration (Configuration > Network Configuration)” (page 134).)
The device supports IPv4 and IPv6 Internet Protocols. By default, the device is configured to
use IPv4, the most common version. You can enable IPv6 or both Internet Protocols from the
OCP or RMI. You must finish configuring IPv6 from the RMI. (See “Changing the network
configuration” (page 86).)
4. Configure the Fibre Channel ports (Fibre Channel tape drives only). HP recommends leaving
the Fibre Channel ports at the default settings:
• Fibre speed: Automatic
• Port type: Auto Detect
The drive will choose the appropriate settings. To change the settings from the remote
management interface, see “Changing the drive configuration” (page 85). To change the
settings from the operator control panel, see “Changing the drive configuration — Fibre
Channel devices (Configuration > Change Drive)” (page 110) for the MSL2024 or “Changing
the drive configuration (Configuration > Drives)” (page 134) for the MSL4048, MSL8048, and
MSL8096.
Verifying the connection
To verify the connection between the host computer and the library:
1. Install the application software and/or drivers that are compatible with the library. Software
compatibility information is available at www.hp.com/go/automated. Backup software
packages may require additional software or licensing to communicate with the robotics.
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