MSL5000 and 6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide

Introduction
20 HP StorageWorks MSL5000 and MSL6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide
Models
The MSL Series tape library family includes the following models:
■ Two-drive models:
— MSL6030
— MSL5030
— MSL5026
■ Four-drive models:
— MSL6060
— MSL5060
— MSL5052
Note: Two-drive models are 8.75 in (22.23 cm) in height, sometimes referred to as 5U.
Four-drive models are 17.50 in (44.45 cm) in height, sometimes referred to as 10U.
Any MSL Series tape library can operate as a standalone unit or can be installed in
a rack to form a larger integrated multi unit library configuration.
MSL6030/MSL5030/MSL5026 libraries contain up to two tape drives, two
removable tape cartridge magazines, and robotics capable of random or sequential
tape cartridge operation. MSL6060/MSL5060/MSL5052 libraries contain up to
four tape drives, four removable tape cartridge magazines, and robotics capable of
random tape cartridge operation.
Note: Throughout this manual, MSL6030/MSL5030/MSL5026 libraries will be
referred to as two-drive models.
MSL6060/MSL5060/MSL5052 libraries will be
referred to as four-drive models.
Accessories
Contact your authorized service provider or visit the HP website at
http://www.hp .com / products/ta pesto ra ge for the most current list of accessories
that are available for an MSL Series library.