HP StorageWorks MSL2024 User Manual

IMPORTANT:
To manually release a magazine, see “Releasing the magazines manually” on page 176. However,
this manual process should only be used if the magazine cannot be released using the operator control
panel or the remote management interface.
The slot numbering scheme for the MSL2024 is shown in Figure 34.
Figure 34 MSL2024 slot numbering with the single mailslot enabled
.
When the mailslot is disabled, the mailslot (M1) becomes Slot 1 and all other slots are re-numbered
accordingly.
On the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096, the storage slots are numbered starting with the of the
lower-left magazine, as shown in Figure 35, Figure 36, and Figure 37.
Figure 35 MSL4048 slot numbering with mailslot disabled
.
Tape cartridges and magazines64

HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Specifications

General

Number of Slots	24
Number of Drives	1 or 2
Tape Technology	LTO Ultrium
Drive Bays	1 or 2
Interface	SCSI, SAS
Drive Type	LTO-3, LTO-4
Supported Drives	LTO-3, LTO-4
Operating System Support	Windows, Linux, HP-UX, Solaris, AIX
Dimensions	8.9 x 48.0 x 44.8 cm