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

• Remove the library from the rack or tabletop conversion cover.
• Replace the base chassis.
• Reinstall the library into the rack or tabletop conversion cover.
• Replace the cables, tape drives, and magazines.
• Replace the power supply and library controller. (MSL4048 only).
• Reconfigure the library.
WARNING! The HP MSL2024 tape library weighs up to 15.6 kg (34.3 lb) without media and
up to 20.4 kg (44.9 lb) with media (24 cartridges). The MSL4048 tape library weighs up to 24.6
kg (54.1 lb) without media and up to 34.2 kg (75.2 lb) with media (48 cartridges).
Recording configuration settings
If the OCP or RMI works, save the configuration settings to the USB flash drive from the OCP or to
a file from the RMI. You will need these settings to re-configure the library after replacing the
chassis.
TIP: For the MSL4048, the configuration settings are saved on the library controller card and
should transfer to the new chassis when you install the library controller card in the new chassis.
Recording the configuration settings is a good idea in case the library controller card has a problem
or is damaged during the transfer to the new chassis.
Removing the tape cartridge from the tape drive
Before beginning, be sure no cartridges are in the tape drives. To move a cartridge with the
MSL2024 OCP, see “Moving tapes in the library (Operations > Move Tape)” (page 117). To move
a cartridge with the MSL4048 OCP, see “Moving Media (Operations > Move Media)” (page 129).
To move a cartridge with the RMI, see “Moving media” (page 95).
CAUTION: If you cannot remove the tape cartridge from the tape drive, handle the tape drive
gently during the rest of the procedure to avoid damaging the tape and losing data.
Removing the cables, magazines, and tape drives
If the OCP or RMI are operational, remove the magazines using the RMI or OCP.
Power off the library. Remove the power cord and other cables from the library.
If the magazines have not been removed, remove the magazines from the device using the manual
process (see “Releasing the magazines manually” (page 159)).
To remove the tape drives:
1. Loosen the blue captive thumbscrews on the drive (see Figure 142 (page 211)).
Figure 142 Captive screws on the tape drive
Removing and replacing the base chassis 211