HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Tape Library getting started guide (AH560-96001, March 2007)

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MSL4048 Tape Library

Getting started

IMPORTANT! Shipping Lock: The shipping lock must

be removed for the robotics to work properly. A robot

move error is displayed if the shipping lock is not removed.

See Step 1, removing and storing the shipping lock.

WARNING! The HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Tape

Library weighs a minimum of 30.2 kg (66 lb) and

a maximum of 35.2 kg (77.6 lb) without media,

and 46 kg (101.4 lb) with media (48 cartridges).

When moving the Library, to reduce the risk of

personal injury or damage to the Library: 1) observe

local health and safety requirements and guidelines

for manual material handing, 2) always remove all

tapes to reduce the overall weight of the Library,

and 3) obtain adequate assistance to lift and

stabilize the Library during installation or removal.

Unpacking the Tape Library

Remove the packaging, accessories and Tape Library

from the box one layer at a time. Place the Library on a

level work surface. Carefully remove the foam padding

and then the bag from the Library. Save the packaging

materials to move or ship the Tape Library in the future.

Identify product components

The Library product components found in the shipping

carton will depend on the Library model.

1 Parallel SCSI cable (one per parallel SCSI drive)

2 Parallel SCSI terminator (one per parallel SCSI drive)

3 Daisy chain cable (in some parallel SCSI models)

4 SAS cable: connects up to four SAS tape drives to a

SAS HBA (one per SAS Library).

5 Ethernet cable

6 Two rack rails

7 Two packets with eight M6 screws and two clip nuts

each

8 Documentation kit

WARNING! When placing the Tape Library into

a rack, to reduce the risk of personal injury or

damage to equipment:

•Extend the rack’s leveling jacks to the floor.

•Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests

on the leveling jacks.

•Install stabilizing feet on the rack.

•Extend only one rack component at a time.

Racks may become unstable if more than

one component is extended.

•Use more than one person or a lifting device

rated for at least 50 kg.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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IMPORTANT! Shipping Lock: The shipping lock must be removed for the robotics to work properly. A robot move error is displayed if the shipping lock is not removed. See Step 1, removing and storing the shipping lock. WARNING! The HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Tape Library weighs a minimum of 30.2 kg (66 lb) and a maximum of 35.2 kg (77.6 lb) without media, and 46 kg (101.4 lb) with media (48 cartridges).
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Optional tabletop conversion cover Back panel overview: parallel SCSI NOTE: The Back panel overviews show sample configurations. Your Library may differ from these illustrations. CAUTION! Operating the Tape Library on a flat surface without the tabletop conversion poster may cause errors or damage to the Library. The MSL4048 Tape Library can either be installed into a rack with the enclosed rails or installed into the optional tabletop conversion cover and set on a flat surface.
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1 Removing and storing the shipping lock IMPORTANT! The shipping lock must be removed for the robotics to work properly. A robot move error is displayed if the shipping lock is not removed. The shipping lock prevents the robotic transport mechanism from moving during shipment, and must be removed and stored before powering on the Library. Locate the tape holding the lock at the top of the Library. Remove the tape, then remove the lock and store it as shown.
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Securing the rails to the rack 7 Optional: Adding tape drives Using the screws for your rack type, and a #3 Phillips screwdriver, secure one rail to each side of the rack. Secure the front and the back of each rail to the rack. The front of each rail is straight and the back is angled, as shown. 5 Installing the clip nuts Rack Rack hole 1U markers Clip nut location Rail attach location Base of Library On the front of the rack, install one clip nut on each side in the location shown.
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• The Library has an LVDS SCSI bus. It is NOT compatible with a standard differential (Diff) or HighVoltage (HVD) SCSI bus. • The default SCSI ID for all full-height tape drives is 4. • The default SCSI ID for half-height drives is 4 or 5, depending on the drive bay as shown below. 4 8c Planning the SAS configuration: SAS 5 The server must have a SAS HBA with an external connector. Most SAS RAID controllers do not support multiple LUNs, which are needed to communicate with the Library robotic.
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10 Preparing the host 11b Connecting the Tape Library: Fibre Channel If necessary, install software, a host bus adapter (HBA), and compatible drivers in the host computer. Ensure that your HBA supports multiple LUNs. For parallel SCSI devices, verify that multiple LUN support is enabled for the HBA and operating system. HP recommends that the host server be powered down before attaching new devices. 11a Connecting the Tape Library: parallel SCSI To HBA or switch 1. Remove the FC port cap from Port A.
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12 Powering on the Library 14 Setting date and time This option sets the date and time used by the Library to record events and should be set during the initial installation process. Access to this feature requires the administrator password, if set. Using the operator control panel: 1. Highlight Configuration > Set Date and Time, press OK. 2. Enter the administrator password if prompted. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the Library.
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16 Configuring the Fibre Channel ports: Fibre Channel HP recommends leaving the Fibre Channel ports at the default settings of Port Speed: Automatic and Port Type: Auto Detect. With these settings, the tape drive will choose the appropriate configuration. See the User and Service Guide on the documentation CD for instructions on changing the Fibre Channel configuration. 17 Verify the installation 1.
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19 Loading the tape cartridges Left magazines 21 20 Use the OCP Operations > Unlock Left Magazines option to release the left magazines. Pull both left magazines straight out of the Library. 19 18 16 15 14 17 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 M3 5 4 M2 6 3 2 1 M1 Mailslot 45 The lower left magazine, which is designated by a white dot on the lower right corner, has a 3-slot mailslot in the front of the magazine. Leave these slots empty if you plan to enable the mailslot.
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Using the remote management interface (RMI) Using the operator control panel (OCP) With the RMI, you can monitor the Library's status, configure it, and control most of its functions from a web browser or terminal. SNMP can only be configured with the RMI. Login Using the OCP, find the Library's IP address from the Info > Network screen. Open any HTML web browser and enter the Library's IP address. Select the user level. For the administrator level you must also enter the administrator password.
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The operator control panel menu HOME Info Configuration Operations Support Status Library Open Mailslot(s) Power On/Off Drives Identity Drives Unlock Left Magazines Clean Drive Inventory Network Unlock Right Magazines Run Tests Network Barcode Reporting Move Media View Logs Set Admin Password Inventory Drive FW Upgrade by Tape Restore Defaults Enable Password Locks Force Drive Eject Set Date and Time Reboot Display Contrast HP Service Requires administrator password Requires H
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Helpful websites HP technical support For other product information, see the following HP websites: http://www.hp.com http://www.hp.com/go/storage http://www.hp.com/support/ http://www.docs.hp.com http://www.hp.com/go/ebs http://www.hp.com/support/TapeTools http://www.hp.com/go/media Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support website: http://www.hp.com/support/.