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

6. If necessary, upgrade the library and drive firmware using HP Library & Tape Tools, the RMI,
or a USB flash drive.
NOTE: If you are upgrading a parallel SCSI drive, be sure to use supported cabling configurations.
See “Planning the SCSI configuration” (page 39).
NOTE: Use L&TT to upgrade the drive to the latest firmware. You can download the latest version
of L&TT at: www.hp.com/support/TapeTools.
NOTE: The library assigns the WWNames used by Fibre Channel drives to the drive locations.
When you replace a tape drive, the WWName is re-assigned to the replacement drive.
The library assigns SAS World Wide IDs to the drive locations. When you replace a SAS tape
drive, the World Wide ID is re-assigned to the replacement drive.
Removing and replacing a magazine
CAUTION: Only remove a magazine manually in an emergency or if you need to remove the
magazines from both sides of the device. Failure to follow normal procedure can cause data loss
and equipment damage.
If possible, the magazines should be released using the OCP or RMI. HP recommends that you
release the magazines using the OCP or RMI; however, if the OCP process fails, or if a magazine
needs to be removed when the power to the device is off, you can release the magazines manually.
TIP: The MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 have multiple magazines on each side. The library
will release all of the magazines on a side at the same time. If you want to remove more than one
magazine from a side, pull the magazines that need to be removed out a few centimeters or inches
immediately after the library releases them. You can then remove the magazines from the library
one at a time.
Using the MSL2024 operator control panel
Removing magazines requires the administrator password.
To remove a magazine:
1. From the Home screen, press Previous or Next until the screen displays Operations.
2. Press Enter to select.
3. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays either Unlock Left Magazine or Unlock Right
Magazine.
4. Press Enter to select the desired magazine to unlock.
5. Enter the administrator password if requested.
6. The display reads Left Magazine Unlocked or Right Magazine Unlocked.
7. Pull the released magazine out of the device.
8. The screen displays Insert Left Magazine or Insert Right Magazine. The library cannot perform
any other operation until the magazine is replaced. After exchanging tapes in a magazine,
slide the magazine completely into the library. The magazine locks into place after it is correctly
installed and the library inventories the magazine.
Using the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 operator control panel
Removing magazines requires the administrator password.
To remove magazines:
1. From the Operations menu, select Unlock Left Magazines or Unlock Right Magazines.
NOTE: The MSL8048 will only unlock the left magazines.
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