HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape Library getting started (AK378-96028, March 2010)

2 Determining your rack type
If you mounted the Library in the tabletop conversion cover, continue
with Step 5.
You will need a #2 and #3 Phillips screwdriver, the two rack rails, and
the packet of eight M6 screws appropriate for your rack.
• The HP System/E rack has 7.1 mm round holes in the rack column.
Choose the bag labeled HP Rack System/E.
• The HP 5000 and 10000 racks have 9.5 mm square holes in the
rack column. Choose the bag labeled HP Rack 5000, 10000.
3 Securing the rails to the rack
Using the screws for your rack type and a #3 Phillips screwdriver, secure
the front of one rail to the rack. Extend the rail and secure the back of
the rail to the rack. Secure the other rail to the rack. The front of the rails
is straight and the back is angled, as shown.
4 Installing the Library
Slide the Library onto the rails in the rack. Secure the front bezel to the
rack using a #2 Phillips screwdriver placed through the small holes in
the mounting bracket to tighten the captive screws on each side of the
Library.
Optional: Adding a tape drive
With a tape drive upgrade kit, the Library can hold up to two half-height
Ultrium tape drives.
Remove the drive bay cover. Position the tape drive on the alignment
rails, then slowly slide it into the bay until it is firmly seated. Tighten the
blue thumbscrews with your fingers until the tape drive is secure.
NOTE:
The tape drives are numbered from the bottom up. If your Tape
Library did not come with a tape drive, install the first tape drive
in the bottom drive bay.
5a Planning the FC configuration
The FC tape drive has two FC ports. Only one port may be used at a
time, but both ports can be connected for path failover if your application
supports path failover.
Direct connection
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You will need a 2 Gb, 4 Gb, or 8 Gb FC HBA. A 4 Gb HBA is
recommended for LTO-4 tape drives for optimum performance. An 8 Gb
HBA is recommended for LTO-5 tape drives for optimum performance.
SAN connection
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All switches between the host and the Library must be of the appropriate
type. For example, a 2 Gb switch in the path may result in performance
degradation when backing up highly compressible data to a 4 Gb tape
drive.
Configure zoning on the Fibre switch so only the backup servers can
access the Library.
NOTE:
See Step 13 for additional FC configuration information. See
the user and service guide for instructions on changing the FC
configuration.
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