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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
Features and Overview
17
Library Capacity
17
MSL2024 Ultrium 448 Tape Library Specifications
18
MSL2024. MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Ultrium 920 Tape Library
18
MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Ultrium 960 Tape Library
18
MSL2024. MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Ultrium 1760 Tape Library
18
Specifications
19
MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Ultrium 1840 Tape Library Specifications
19
MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Ultrium 3000 and 3280 Tape Library Specifications
19
Library Options
20
Redundant Power Supply
20
HP Storageworks 1/8 G2 & MSL Encryption Kit
20
HP Storageworks MSL Library Extender
20
Upgrading the MSL8048
21
Library Extender Installed with Two MSL4048 Tape Libraries
21
Library Extender Supported Configurations
21
Command View TL Tapeassure
22
RMI Configure: License Key Screen
22
Interface Specifications and Requirements for Parallel SCSI Drives
23
Parallel SCSI Host Bus Adapters (Hbas)
23
Multiple LUN Support
23
Parallel SCSI Interface Types
23
Default SCSI Ids
24
MSL2024 Default SCSI Ids
24
MSL4048 Default SCSI Ids
24
Interface Specifications and Requirements for Fibre Channel Drives
25
MSL8048 and MSL8096 Parallel SCSI Tape Drive Default SCSI Addresses
25
FC Drive Interface Speeds
25
Interface Specifications and Requirements for SAS Drives
26
LTO-4 and Later Generation Tape Drives and Encryption
26
SAS Drive Interface Speeds
26
Backward Read Compatibility
26
Using the Encryption Kit
27
Using Application-Managed Encryption
27
Logical Libraries
28
Partitioning the MSL2024 and MSL8048 Tape Libraries
29
Partitioning the MSL4048 and MSL8096 Tape Libraries
29
MSL2024 and MSL8048 Tape Libraries Partitioned into Two Logical Libraries
29
MSL4048 and MSL8096 Tape Libraries Partitioned into Two Logical Libraries
30
MSL4048 and MSL8096 Tape Libraries Partitioned into Three Logical Libraries
31
MSL4048 and MSL8096 Tape Libraries Partitioned into Four Logical Libraries
31
Front Panel Overview
32
MSL2024 Front Panel Overview
32
MSL4048 Front Panel Overview
32
MSL8048 and MSL8096 Front Panel Overview
33
Operator Control Panel Leds
33
Back Panel Overview
34
MSL4048 Back Panel Overview with a Full-Height Parallel SCSI Tape Drive
34
MSL8084 or MSL8096 Back Panel Overview with Fibre Channel Drives
35
MSL2024 Back Panel Overview with SAS Tape Drive
35
Tape Drive LED
36
Power Supply Back Panel (MSL4048, MSL8084, and MSL8096)
36
Power Supply Leds
36
Installing the Tape Library
37
Preparing the Host
37
Planning the Parallel SCSI Configuration
38
About Parallel SCSI Busses
38
Optimizing Throughput
38
SCSI Addresses
39
MSL2024 Parallel SCSI Tape Drive Default SCSI Addresses
39
MSL4048 Parallel SCSI Tape Drive Default SCSI Addresses
39
Planning the SAS Configuration
40
About SAS
40
SAS Cables and Connectors
40
World Wide Identifiers
41
Planning the Fibre Channel Configuration
41
Example SAS Fanout Cable
41
Direct Connection
42
SAN Connection
42
Choosing a Location
42
Library Extender Supported Configurations
42
Location Criteria
43
Unpacking the Shipping Container
44
Identifying Product Components
44
Removing the Shipping Lock
45
Mounting the Device in a Rack
45
Shipping Lock Location
45
Shipping Lock Storage Location
45
Rack Kit
46
Installing the Rails into the Rack
47
Installing the Tabletop Conversion Kit
48
Securing the Tape Library to the Rack
48
Installing the Tabletop Conversion Cover
48
Installing Tape Drives
49
MSL8048 and MSL8096 Locations for Half-Height Drives
50
Installing a Redundant Power Supply
51
Installing a Tape Drive
51
Installing the New Power Supply
51
Changing the SCSI Address (Parallel SCSI Drives Only)
52
Connecting the Parallel SCSI Cable (Parallel SCSI Devices Only)
52
Redundant Power Supply Thumbscrews
52
Connecting the Fibre Channel Cables (Fibre Channel Devices Only)
53
Attaching the Parallel SCSI Cable to the Tape Drive
53
Attaching the Fibre Channel Cable
53
Connecting the SAS Cable (SAS Devices Only)
54
Example SAS Fanout Cable
54
Powering on the Device
55
Configuring the Device
55
Attaching the Power Cord
55
Verifying the Connection
56
Labeling and Loading the Tape Cartridges
57
Verifying the Installation
57
Configuring Additional Features
58
Tape Cartridges and Magazines
59
Tape Cartridges
59
Ultrium 448 Tape Drive
59
Ultrium 920 and 960 Tape Drive
59
Ultrium 1760 and 1840 Tape Drive
59
Ultrium 3000 and 3280 Tape Drive
59
Using and Maintaining Tape Cartridges
60
Labeling Tape Cartridges
61
Write-Protecting Tape Cartridges
62
Apply the Label Within the Recessed Area
62
Write-Protecting the Data Cartridge
62
Read and Write Compatibility
63
Magazines
63
MSL2024 Slot Numbering with the Single Mailslot Enabled
64
MSL4048 Slot Numbering with Mailslot Disabled
64
MSL8048 Slot Numbering with Mailslot Disabled
65
MSL8096 Slot Numbering with Mailslots Disabled
65
MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Lower-Left Magazine Slot Numbering with Mailslot
66
MSL8096 Upper-Right Magazine Slot Numbering with Only the Upper-Right Mailslot
66
MSL8096 Upper-Right Magazine Slot Numbering with both Mailslots Enabled
66
Operating the Tape Library
67
Remote Management Interface (RMI)
67
Overview
67
Login
68
Status Pane
69
RMI Login Page
69
System Status Pane
70
Getting Help
71
Identity
71
Viewing Static Device Information
71
Help Button
71
Identity: Library Page
71
Identity: Library Page with Two Logical Libraries
72
Viewing Static Drive Information
73
Identity: Drive Page (Parallel SCSI)
73
Identity: Drive Page (Fibre Channel)
74
Identity: Drive Page (SAS)
74
Viewing Network Information
75
Identity: Network Page
76
Status
77
Viewing Dynamic Device Information
77
Status: Library Page
77
Viewing Dynamic Drive Information
78
Status: Drive Page (Parallel SCSI)
78
Status: Drive Page (Fibre Channel)
79
Status: Drive Page (SAS)
79
Viewing the Tape Cartridge Inventory
80
Status: Inventory Page
81
Configuration
82
Changing the System Configuration
82
Status: Inventory: Media Details Pane
82
Configuration: System Page with One Logical Library
83
Configuration: System Page for Two Logical Libraries
84
Changing the Drive Configuration
87
Configuration: Drive Page (Parallel SCSI)
87
Changing the Network Configuration
88
Configuration: Drive Page (Fibre Channel)
88
Configuration: Drive Page (SAS)
88
Configuration: Network Page
89
Configuration: Network Management
90
Configuration: Network Management Page
91
Changing the Administrator Password
92
Setting the Date and Time
93
Configuration: Password Page
93
Setting Error Log Mode
94
Configuration: Date/Time Page
94
Saving and Restoring the Device Configuration and Restoring Factory Defaults
95
Setting Event Notification Parameters
95
Configuration: Log Page
95
Configuration: Alerts Page
95
Configuration: Save/Restore Page
96
Moving Media
98
Operations
98
Operations: Move Media Page
98
Updating the Current Media Inventory
98
Operations: Inventory Page
99
Operations: Magazines Page
99
Performing General Diagnostics
99
Releasing and Replacing the Magazines
99
Support
99
Determining and Updating Firmware
100
HP Service - Service Restricted
100
Support: General Diagnostic Page
100
Support: HP Service Page
100
Rebooting the Device
101
Viewing Logs
101
Support: Firmware Page
101
Support: Reboot Page
101
Cleaning Tape Drives
102
Downloading a Support Ticket
102
Support: Library Logs Page
102
Support: Clean Drive Page
102
Support: Support Ticket Page
103
MSL2024 Operator Control Panel (OCP)
104
LED Indicators
105
Library Home Screen
105
Drive Status
105
Operator Control Panel Buttons
106
Understanding the Menu Structure
107
Library Menu Tree
107
Entering the Administrator Password
108
Unlocking the Mailslot (Unlock Mailslot)
108
Inventory (Status/Information > Inventory)
109
Removing a Tape from the Mailslot
109
Status/Information
109
Library Information (Status/Information > Library Information)
110
Display Indication Definitions
110
Drive Information (Status/Information > Drive Information)
111
Component Status (Status/Information > Component Status)
111
Network Information (Status/Information > Network Information)
112
Configuration
112
Library Status
112
Configuring Logical Libraries (Status/Information > Set Logical Libraries)
113
Changing the Administrator Password (Configuration > Change Admin Password)
113
Setting the Number of Reserved Slots (Configuration > Set Reserved Slot Count)
114
Configuring the Mailslot (Configuration > Configure Mailslot)
114
Bar Code Reporting Format (Configuration > Barcode Format Reporting)
114
Changing the SCSI Address - Parallel SCSI Devices (Configuration > Change Drive)
115
Changing the Drive Configuration - Fibre Channel Devices (Configuration > Change Drive)
115
Setting the Master Drive (Configuration > Set Master Drive)
116
Setting Behaviors (Configuration > Library Behavior)
116
Setting the Date and Time (Configuration > Library Date/Time)
118
Configuring Network Settings (Configuration > Configure Network Settings)
118
Configuring Automatic Cleaning (Configuration > Configure Auto Cleaning)
119
Restoring Factory Defaults (Configuration > Restore Defaults)
120
Saving and Restoring the Library Configuration (Configuration > Save/Restore Configuration)
120
Operations
121
Cleaning a Tape Drive (Operations> Clean Drive)
122
Unlocking, Removing, and Replacing Magazines (Operations > Unlock Left or Right Magazine)
122
Moving Tapes in the Library (Operations > Move Tape)
123
Rebooting the Library (Operations> Reboot Library)
124
Updating Tape Cartridge Inventory (Operations > Perform Inventory)
124
Enabling Password Locks (Operations > Enable Library Password Locks)
125
Powering a Drive on or off (Support > Power On/Off Drives)
125
Support
125
Running the Demonstration (Support > Run Demo)
126
Running the Slot to Slot Test (Support > Run Slot to Slot Test)
126
Running the Wellness Test (Support > Run Wellness Test)
127
Upgrading Firmware (Support > Library FW Upgrade, Support > Drive FW Upgrade)
127
Downloading a Support Ticket (Support > Download Support Ticket)
129
Viewing Logs (Support > Library Error Log)
129
Forcing the Drive to Eject a Tape (Support > Force Drive to Eject Tape)
130
MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Operator Control Panel
131
Leds
131
Operations Available Using the OCP
131
Overview
131
Navigation Buttons
131
Operator Control Panel Navigation Buttons
132
OCP Buttons
132
Using the OCP
133
Status Message Bar
133
OCP Menu, Showing Initial System Status Information
133
Menu Bar
134
Administrator Password
135
Operator Control Panel Menu
135
Illustrated Menu Option and Navigation Examples
136
Opening Mailslots (Operations > Open Mailslots)
136
Mailslot-Capable Magazine and Slot, each Marked with a White Dot
137
Operations Menu
137
Moving Media (Operations > Move Media)
138
Removing the Existing Tape from the Mailslot
138
Info Menu
139
Operations Menu
139
Viewing Identity Information (Info > Identity Library)
140
Viewing Status Information (Info > Status)
140
Configuration Menu
141
Viewing Identity Information (Info > Identity Drives)
141
Viewing Inventory Information (Info > Inventory)
141
Viewing Network Information (Info > Network)
141
Changing the Library Configuration (Configuration > Library)
142
Changing the Number of Logical Libraries (Configuration > Logical Libraries)
142
Barcode Reporting Format (Configuration > Barcode Reporting)
144
Changing the Drive Configuration (Configuration > Drives)
144
Changing the Network Configuration (Configuration > Network)
144
Setting and Changing the Administrator Password (Configuration> Set Admin Password)
144
MSL4048 Parallel SCSI Tape Drive Default SCSI Addresses
145
Restore Defaults (Configuration > Restore Defaults)
145
Operations Menu
146
Saving and Restoring the Library Configuration (Configuration> Save/Restore)
146
Setting the Library Date and Time (Configuration > Set Date and Time)
146
Mailslot-Capable Magazine and Slot, each Marked with a White Dot
147
Opening the Mailslot (Operations > Open Mailslot)
147
Unlocking, Removing and Replacing Magazines
147
Enabling Password Locks (Operations > Enable Password Locks)
148
Moving Media (Operations > Move Media)
148
Performing Inventory (Operations > Inventory)
148
Support Menu
148
Cleaning the Tape Drive (Support > Clean Drive)
149
Powering Drives on and off (Support > Power On/Off Drives)
149
Running Tests (Support > Run Tests)
149
Updating Library and Drive Firmware (Support > FW Upgrade)
150
Viewing Logs (Support > View Logs)
150
Downloading a Support Ticket (Support > Support Ticket)
151
Force Ejecting a Drive (Support > Force Drive Eject)
151
Rebooting the Tape Library (Support > Reboot)
151
Troubleshooting
153
Detection Problems after Installing a Parallel SCSI Device
153
MSL2024 Parallel SCSI Tape Drive Default SCSI Addresses
154
MSL4048 Parallel SCSI Tape Drive Default SCSI Addresses
154
MSL8048 and MSL8096 Parallel SCSI Tape Drive Default SCSI Addresses
155
Detection Problems after Installing a SAS Device
157
Fibre Channel Connection Problems
158
Operation Problems
159
Power Problems
159
Failure/Attention Indications Displayed on the Front Panel
160
Tape Movement Problems
160
Media Problems
162
Parallel SCSI Device Not Detected
163
Attention LED Is Lit
163
Inventory Problems
165
Cleaning Problems
165
RMI Network Connection Issues
165
Performance Problems
166
Average File Size
166
Performance Impact of Various File Sizes
166
File System Type
167
Performance Impact of Various File Systems
167
Connection from the Host Server to the Disks
168
Performance Impact of Various Disk Connections
168
Operating System Configuration
171
Removable Storage Service
171
Windows
171
Backup Server
172
Novell
172
Backup Server Requirements
172
Backup Type
173
Disk Image, Flash, or Sequential
173
File-By-File with a Full-Featured Backup Application
173
File-By-File with a Native Application
173
Connection from the Host Server to the Library
174
Database Backup
174
Performance Impact of Various Library Connections
174
Media
176
Service and Repair
176
Releasing the Magazines Manually
176
Access Holes for the Right and Left Magazines
176
The Wellness Test
177
Releasing the Magazine
177
Top-Row Corner Slot Positions
178
Error Codes
180
Finding Error Code Information on the MSL2024 OCP
180
Initial OCP Error Message
180
Error Code in the OCP Error Log
180
Finding Error Code Information on the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 OCP
181
Finding Error Code Information on the RMI
181
Error Message in the OCP Error Log
181
No Additional Information in the OCP Error Log
181
Date and Time in the OCP Error Log
181
Finding Error Code Information on an L&TT Support Ticket or Report
182
Support: Library Logs Page
182
Support Ticket in Viewer
183
Critical Event Details
184
Main Error Code Descriptions
185
Main Error Codes
185
Error Sub-Code Descriptions
196
Robotic Error Sub-Codes
196
Device Error Sub-Codes
201
Sub-Codes for Error B8
201
Sub-Codes for Error B9
201
Sub-Codes for Error BD
202
Sub-Codes for Error be
203
Sub Error Codes Related to Robotics Errors During Movement to Extender Position
204
Drive Error Codes
205
Warning Events
206
Warning Event Codes
206
Configuration Change Events
213
Information Events
214
Informational Events
214
Using HP Library & Tape Tools to Diagnose Problems
215
Upgrading and Servicing the Tape Library
217
Possible Tools Needed
218
Installing a New Tape Drive
218
MSL8048 and MSL8096 Half-Height Drive Bay Locations
219
Installing a New Tape Drive
220
Tighten the Blue Thumbscrews
220
Removing and Replacing a Tape Drive
221
Drive Leds
221
Captive Screws on the Tape Drive
222
Removing a Tape Drive
222
Installing a Tape Drive
223
Removing and Replacing a Magazine
224
Using the MSL2024 Operator Control Panel
224
Using the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Operator Control Panel
225
Using the Remote Management Interface
225
RMI Login Page
225
Using the Manual Magazine Release
226
Operations: Magazines Page
226
Manual Magazine Release Holes
226
Installing a Redundant Power Supply (MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Only)
227
Removing the Left Magazine
227
Installing the New Power Supply
228
Securing the Power Supply to the Library
228
Replacing the Power Supply (MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096)
229
Power Supply Leds
229
Removing the Old Power Supply
230
Installing the New Power Supply
230
Replacing the Library Controller (MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096)
231
Power Supply Leds
231
Removing the Library Controller
232
Installing the New Library Controller
232
Removing and Replacing the Base Chassis
233
MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 System Status
233
Captive Screws on the Tape Drive
234
Recording Configuration Settings
234
Removing the Cables, Magazines, and Tape Drives
234
Removing the Tape Cartridge from the Tape Drive
234
Removing the Power Supply and Library Controller (MSL4048 Only)
235
Removing a Tape Drive
235
Removing the Power Supply
235
Removing the Base Chassis
236
Removing the Library Controller
236
Unpacking the New Chassis
237
Replacing the Base Chassis
237
Removing the Base Chassis from the Rack
237
Shipping Lock Location
238
Shipping Lock Storage Location
238
Securing a Tape Library to the Rack
239
Support and Other Resources
241
HP Technical Support
241
HP Websites
241
Typographic Conventions
241
Document Conventions
241
Customer Self Repair
242
Subscription Service
243
HP-Authorized Reseller
243
Customer Self Repair Parts
243
A Technical Specifications
245
Physical Specifications
245
MSL2024 Tape Library Physical Specifications: All Models
245
MSL4048 Tape Library Physical Specifications: All Models
245
MSL8048 and MSL8096 Tape Library Physical Specifications: All Models
245
Environmental Specifications
246
B Regulatory Compliance and Safety
247
Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers
247
Federal Communications Commission Notice
247
FCC Rating Label
247
Class a Equipment
247
Class B Equipment
248
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo, United States Only
248
Modification
248
Cables
248
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)
248
Class a Equipment
248
Class B Equipment
249
European Union Regulatory Notice
249
Japanese Notices
249
Japanese VCCI-A Notice
249
Japanese VCCI-B Notice
249
Japanese Power Cord Statement
250
Korean Notices
250
Class a Equipment
250
Class B Equipment
250
Taiwanese Notices
250
BSMI Class a Notice
250
Taiwan Battery Recycle Statement
250
Laser Compliance Notices
252
English Laser Notice
252
Dutch Laser Notice
252
French Laser Notice
253
German Laser Notice
253
Italian Laser Notice
253
Japanese Laser Notice
254
Spanish Laser Notice
254
Recycling Notices
254
English Notice
254
Bulgarian Notice
255
Czech Notice
255
Danish Notice
255
Dutch Notice
255
Estonian Notice
256
Finnish Notice
256
French Notice
256
German Notice
256
Greek Notice
257
Hungarian Notice
257
Italian Notice
257
Latvian Notice
257
Lithuanian Notice
258
Polish Notice
258
Portuguese Notice
258
Romanian Notice
258
Slovak Notice
259
Spanish Notice
259
Swedish Notice
259
Turkish Notice
259
Battery Replacement Notices
260
Dutch Battery Notice
260
French Battery Notice
261
German Battery Notice
261
Italian Battery Notice
262
Japanese Battery Notice
262
Spanish Battery Notice
263
Power Cords
263
C Electrostatic Discharge
265
Preventing Electrostatic Damage
265
Grounding Methods
265
Glossary
267
Index
271
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Model
StorageWorks MSL8096
Category
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Language
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