MSL5000 and 6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide

Remote Management Interface
108 HP StorageWorks MSL5000 and MSL6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide
Overview
The Remote Management Interface lets you monitor and control your automated
tape library from any terminal connected to your network or via the World Wide
Web. The Remote Management Interface hosts a dedicated, protected Internet site
that displays a graphical representation of your library.
After establishing a connection to the library, open any Web browser and enter the
IP address of the library.
Note: Be sure that proxy server settings in your browser are disabled.
This internet site can be accessed using either Microsoft Internet Explorer (3.0 or
higher) or Netscape (3.0 or higher). The Remote Management Interface shows the
overall status of the library at a glance, and presents a control panel for making
adjustments and viewing details down to the cartridge level.
To use the Remote Management Interface, you must have the following available:
■ A 10 BaseT Ethernet Network
■ An available IP address (either Internet or local)
■ A host computer with COM port (initial setup and alternative maintenance
procedures only)
■ A computer with a Web browser installed that has access to your network
Two configurations for the Remote Management Interface are available:
■ World Wide Accessible
■ Local Area Network
To configure the Remote Management Interface you must set the IP addresses.
(For information on setting IP addresses, see “Configuring the Network Settings”
on page 64.)
Caution: Some options of the Remote Management Interface take the library
offline. This active mode can interfere with host-based application software,
causing data loss. Ensure that the library is idle before attempting to perform
any remote operations that will take the library offline.