HP StorageWorks MSL2024 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 MSL2024 Tape Library weighs 15.6 kg (34.3 lb) without media and 20.4 kg (44.9 lb) with media (24 cartridges). When moving the Library, to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the Library: •Observe local health and safely requirements and guidelines for manual material handling. •Remove all tapes to reduce the overall weight of the Library. •Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the Library during the 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 1 2 4 7 6 3 5 Confirm that you have received the following product components. 1 Parallel SCSI interface cable (one per parallel SCSI drive) 2 Parallel SCSI terminator (one per parallel SCSI drive) 3 SAS cable: connects up to four SAS tape drives to a SAS HBA (one per SAS Library). 4 Two rack rails 5 Ethernet cable 6 Two bags of eight M6 screws: the bag you choose will be dependent upon the type of rack you have. Each bag is labeled. You will only need one bag of screws. 7 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.
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HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape LibraryGetting started
IMPORTANT! Shipping Lock: The shipping lock mustbe removed for the robotics to work properly. A robotmove error is displayed if the shipping lock is notremoved. See Step 1, Removing and storing theshipping lock.
WARNING! The HP StorageWorks MSL2024 TapeLibrary weighs 15.6 kg (34.3 lb) without mediaand 20.4 kg (44.9 lb) with media (24 cartridges).When moving the Library, to reduce the risk ofpersonal injury or damage to the Library:•Observe local health and safely requirements
and guidelines for manual material handling.•Remove all tapes to reduce the overall weight
of the Library.•Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize
the Library during the installation or removal.
Unpacking the Tape LibraryRemove the packaging, accessories and Tape Libraryfrom the box one layer at a time. Place the Library on alevel work surface. Carefully remove the foam padding
and then the bag from the Library. Save the packagingmaterials to move or ship the Tape Library in the future.
Identify product components
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Confirm that you have received the followingproduct components.1 Parallel SCSI interface cable (one per parallel
SCSI drive)2 Parallel SCSI terminator (one per parallel SCSI
drive)3 SAS cable: connects up to four SAS tape drives to
a SAS HBA (one per SAS Library).4 Two rack rails5 Ethernet cable6 Two bags of eight M6 screws: the bag you choose
will be dependent upon the type of rack you have.Each bag is labeled. You will only need one bagof screws.
7 Documentation kit
WARNING! When placing the Tape Library intoa rack, to reduce the risk of personal injury ordamage 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 thanone component is extended.
CAUTION! Operating the Tape Library on a flatsurface without the tabletop conversion cover maycause errors or damage to the Library.
The MSL2024 Tape Library can either be installedinto a rack with the enclosed rails or installed intothe optional tabletop conversion cover and set on aflat surface.
Optional tabletop conversion cover17
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Front panel overview
Back panel overview: parallel SCSI
1 Power button2 Mailslot3 LEDs4 LCD screen
5 Control keys6 Air vents7 Magazines
1 68-pin parallel SCSIconnectors
2 Fan3 Power connector4 Tape drive5 Ethernet port
6 Serial port (HP factoryuse only)
7 USB port8 Pull-out tab containing
product information9 Magazine release hole
One full-height Ultrium parallel SCSI tape drive
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One half-height Ultrium 448 parallel SCSItape drive
NOTE: The Back panel overview shows sampleconfigurations. Your Library may look differentfrom these illustrations.
Back panel overview: Fibre Channel
1 Fibre Channel Ports Aand B, left to right
2 Fan3 Power connector4 Tape drive5 Ethernet port
6 Serial port (HP factoryuse only)
7 USB port8 Pull-out tab containing
product information9 Magazine release hole
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One full-height Ultrium Fibre Channel tape drive
Back panel overview: SAS
1 SAS port2 Fan3 Power connector4 Tape drive5 Ethernet port
6 Serial port (HP factoryuse only)
7 USB port8 Pull-out tab containing
product information9 Magazine release hole
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One half-height Ultrium SAS tape drive
Optional: Installing thetabletop conversion cover
Skip this step if you are mounting the Library in a rack.Place the cover on the work surface behind the Library.Slide the Library into the cover until the front panel ofthe Library is aligned with the cover.Tighten the two captive screws on the front bezel tosecure the Library in the cover.Continue with Step 7.
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Optional: Adding a tape drive
With the tape drive upgrade kits, the Tape Library canhold up two half-height Ultrium tape drives.Remove the drive bay cover with a Phillips screw driver.Slide the tape drive into the bay until it is firmly seated.Secure the tape drive by tightening the blue thumbscrews.
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The shipping lock prevents the robotic transportmechanism from moving during shipment, and must beremoved and stored before powering on the Library.Locate the tape holding the lock at the top of theLibrary. Remove the tape, then remove the lock andstore it as shown.
Removing and storing theshipping lock
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Determining your rack type
You will need a #2 and #3 Phillips screwdriver, the tworack rails, and the packet of eight M6 screwsappropriate for your rack.• The HP System/E rack has 7.1 mm round holes in
the rack column. Choose the bag labeled HP RackSystem/E.
• The HP 5000 and 10000 racks have 9.5 mm squareholes in the rack column. Choose the packet labeledHP Rack 5000, 10000.
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IMPORTANT! Shipping Lock: The shipping lock mustbe removed for the robotics to work properly. A robotmove error is displayed if the shipping lock is notremoved.
Planning the parallel SCSIconfiguration: parallel SCSI
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Slide the Library onto the rails. Secure the front bezel tothe rack using a #2 Phillips screwdriver placed throughthe small holes in the mounting bracket to tighten thecaptive screws on each side of the Library.
If the Library has only one parallel SCSI drive and isthe only parallel SCSI device connected to the hostcomputer, or you will put each drive on its own parallelSCSI bus, skip this step.If you are unfamiliar with configuring parallel SCSIdevices, read the parallel SCSI configurationinformation in the User and Service Guide on thedocumentation CD.Follow these general guidelines when planning theparallel SCSI configuration:• The Ultrium 960 and 920 are Ultra320 parallel SCSI
devices. Only put one Ultrium 960 or 920 tape driveon an Ultra320 bus. Putting an Ultrium 960 or 920tape drive on a lower performance bus will degradeits performance. Do not connect an Ultrium 960 or920 drive to an SE SCSI bus because it will seriouslydegrade performance.
• The Ultrium 448 is an Ultra160 SCSI device. Up totwo Ultrium 448 tape drives can be placed on anUltra160 or Ultra 2 bus. The Ultrium 448 drives arecompatible with a single-ended SCSI bus, but theirperformance will be degraded.
• Avoid putting the Library on the same SCSI bus asa disk drive or SE device.
• The default SCSI ID of the bottom drive is 4. Thedefault SCSI ID of the top half-height drive is 5.
Installing the Library6
Using the screws for your rack type, and a #3 Phillipsscrewdriver, secure one rail to each side of the rack. Securethe front and the back of each rail to the rack. The front ofthe rails is straight and the back is angled, as shown.
Securing the rails to the rack5
If necessary, install software, a host bus adapter (HBA),and compatible drivers in the host computer.Ensure that your HBA supports multiple LUNs. Forparallel SCSI devices, verify that multiple LUN support isenabled for the HBA and operating system.HP recommends that the host server be powered downbefore attaching new devices.
Preparing the host9
If you need to change the SCSI ID for one or both ofthe tape drives, do so before connecting the Library tothe host computer.1. Attach the power cord to the Library.2. Power on the Library by pressing the power button on
the front panel.3. Check the LCD screen to make sure the Library is
receiving power.4. On the front panel, press Enter.5. Press Next until the display shows Configuration.
Press Enter.6. Press Next until the display shows Change Drive 1
or Change Drive 2. Press Enter to select the drivethat needs a new SCSI ID.
7. Press Next until the display shows the new SCSI ID.Press Enter.
8. Change the SCSI ID of the other drive if necessary.Power off the Library.
Changing the SCSI ID8
You must provide a Fibre Channel cable for each tapedrive in the Library. Each Fibre Channel tape drive hastwo Fibre Channel ports. Only one port may be used ata time, but both ports can be connected for pathfailover if your application supports path failover.Direct connectionYou will need a 2 Gb or 4 Gb Fibre Channel HBA. SAN connectionAll switches between the host and the Library must be ofthe appropriate type. A 2 Gb switch in the path mayresult in performance degradation when backing uphighly compressible data to a 4 Gb tape drive.Configure zoning on the Fibre switch so only thebackup servers can access the Library.
Planning the Fiber Channelconfiguration: Fibre Channel
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The server must have a SAS HBA with an externalconnector. Most SAS RAID controllers do not supportmultiple LUNs, which are needed to communicate withthe Library robotic.
Planning the SASconfiguration: SAS
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WARNING! Do not connect the Library to aSAS RAID controller unless the EBS compatibilitymatrix shows that the controller is qualifiedwith the Library. The server might not be ableto boot when the Library is connected to a non-supported SAS RAID controller. See the EBS compatibility matrix athttp://www.hp.com/go/ebs.
Remove the FC port cap from Port A. Attach one end ofthe FC cable to Port A on the tape drive. Attach theother end of the FC cable to a switch or HBA.
To HBA or switch
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Attach the HBA end of the cable to the SAS HBA.Attach a connector to each tape drive. The unused ends are single channel and not suitable foruse with disk arrays. Use the other ends to connect tapedrives, or coil and secure them to the rack to minimizestress on the connectors.
The SAS cablesupplied with theLibrary has a SAS4x (IB) connectoron the HBA endand four Mini SASconnectors on thetape drive end. Thiscable can be usedto connect up to four tape drives to a SAS HBA. Any ofthe four connectors can be used for any tape drive.SAS signal rates require clean connections with aminimum number of connections between the HBA andthe Library. Do not use adapters or converters betweenthe HBA and the Library. HP recommends a maximumSAS cable length of six meters.
Connecting the TapeLibrary: SAS
NOTE: A parallel SCSI Ultrium 920 or 960 driveshould be the only device on the bus. A maximumof two Ultrium 448 drives should be on a singleSCSI 320 bus.
1. Attach one end of the parallel SCSI cable to one ofthe connectors on the drive. Attach the other end ofthe cable to the host bus adapter (HBA), or to theconnector on the previous device on the SCSI bus.
2. If the tape drive is the last or only device on theSCSI bus, attach a terminator to the remaining SCSIconnector on the drive. Otherwise, attach a SCSIcable to the next device on the SCSI bus. Makesure that the last device on the SCSI bus is properlyterminated.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the second drive, ifapplicable.
Connecting the TapeLibrary: parallel SCSI
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To HBA
Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet porton the back of the Library. Plug the other end of thecable into an Ethernet LAN port.Plug the power cable into the Library and the poweroutlet.Power on the Library using the power button located atthe front of the Library. Check the LCD screen to makesure the Library is receiving power.Power on the host server and all devices you poweredoff earlier.
Powering on the Library11
Setting the administratorpassword
12Setting an administrator password provides access to theadministrator functions with the remote managementinterface (RMI) and restricts access to administratorfunctions from people who do not know the administratorpassword. The administrator password must be exactlyeight digits consisting of the numbers 0 through 9.To set the administrator password:1. On the front panel, press Enter.2. Press Next until the display shows Configuration.
Press Enter.3. Press Enter to change the administrator password.4. The first number will flash. Press Next until the first
number for the new password is displayed. PressEnter to accept the number. The next number flashes.Repeat for each number in the password.
5. Press Cancel twice to move to the top of the menu.
Setting the date and time13This option sets the date and time used by the Library torecord events and should be set during the initialinstallation process.Access to this feature requires the administratorpassword, if set.To set the date and time:1. On the front panel, press Enter.2. Press Next until the display shows Library
Date/Time. Press Enter.3. Enter the administrator password, if requested.4. A number in the year will flash. Click Next until the
correct number is displayed. Click Enter to acceptthe number. Repeat for each number in the date andtime.
5. Press Cancel until the display shows the homescreen.
NOTE: When setting the hours, the time is basedon a 24-hour clock. There is no AM or PMdesignation. For example, 1:00 PM is 13:00.
Configuring the FiberChannel ports: Fibre Channel
15HP recommends leaving the Fibre Channel ports at thedefault settings of Port Speed: Automatic and Port Type:Auto Detect. With these settings, the drive will choosethe appropriate configuration. See the User and ServiceGuide on the documentation CD for instructions onchanging the Fibre Channel configuration.
Configuring the networking14Configuring the networking enables you to monitor,configure, and control most Library functions from theremote management interface (RMI). By default, theLibrary will obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.You can configure the Library to use a static IP address.Once the Library has an IP address, you can change thenetwork configuration from the OCP or RMI.To find the IP address obtained via DHCP:1. On the front panel, press Enter.2. If necessary, press Next until the the display shows
Status/Information.3. Press Enter.4. Press Next until the display shows Network
Information. Press Enter.5. The display shows either DHCP Enabled or DHCP
Disabled. Press Next.6. The display shows the IP address. Press Next to see
additional network configurations.7. Press Cancel until the display shows the home
screen.
To set the IP address:1. On the front panel, press Enter.2. If necessary, press Next until the the display shows
Configuration. Press Enter.3. Press Next until the display shows Configure
Network Settings. Press Enter.4. The display shows DHCP Enabled or DHCP
Disabled. To change the setting, press Enter. PressEnter again to accept the new setting.
5. Press Next to display the IP address. To change theIP address, press Enter. Set the new IP address withthe Next and Enter keys.
6. Press Next to display the subnet address. To changethe subnet address, press Enter. Set the new subnetaddress with the Next and Enter keys.
7. Press Next to display the gateway address. Tochange the gateway address, press Enter. Set thenew subnet address with the Next and Enter keys.
8. Press Cancel until the display shows the home screen.
Use the front panel Operations > Unlock Left Magazineoption to release the left magazine. Pull the magazinestraight out of the front of the Library.
Insert the tape cartridges into the slots. If you want touse the mailslot feature, leave the bottom slot in thefront of the magazine empty.
Replace the magazine in the Library.Repeat for the right magazine. The right magazine doesnot have a mailslot.
Loading cartridges17
NOTE: When the mailslot is disabled, the mailslotbecomes Slot 1 and all other slots are renumbered.
1. Use the HP StorageWorks Library & Tape Tools (L&TT)to verify the installation and check the Library anddrive firmware.
2. Use the L&TT to update the firmware if necessary.You can download the latest L&TT fromhttp://www.hp.com/support/tapetools.
Verifying the installation18
IMPORTANT! The misuse and misunderstanding ofbar code technology can result in backup and restorefailures. To ensure that your bar codes meet HP’s qualitystandards, always purchase them from an approvedsupplier and never print bar code labels yourself.For more information, refer to the Bar Code LabelRequirements, Compatibility and Usage white paperavailable from http://www.hp.com/support.
Ultrium tape cartridges have a recessed area locatedon the face of the cartridge next to the write-protectswitch. Use this area for attaching the adhesive-backedbar code label. Only apply labels as designated.
Attaching a bar code label to each tape cartridgeenables the Library and application software to identifythe cartridge quickly, thereby speeding up inventorytime. Make it a practice to use bar code labels on yourtape cartridges.
The OCP displays a scrolling menu that lets you accessinformation and execute commands using the fourcontrol keys.
Cancel – Cancels the current menu option, returns to theprevious menu level, or returns to the Home screenEnter – Executes the current menu or selects the currentoption displayed on the LCD screenPrevious – Selects the previous item or value in thecurrently displayed menuNext – Selects the next item or value in the currentlydisplayed menu
LED indicatorsThe OCP has four LEDs that provide a variety ofinformation.
Ready – Green when power is on, blinking with tapedrive or Library robotics activityClean – Amber when a cleaning cartridge shouldbe usedAttention – Amber if the Library has detected acondition that requires attentionError – Amber if an unrecoverable tape drive or Libraryerror occurs. A corresponding error message displays onthe LCD screen
Operating the Tape LibraryOperator Control Panel (OCP)
The OCP has a power button, four LEDs, four controlkeys, and a 2-line by 16-character LCD screen. TheOCP provides everything you need to monitor the TapeLibrary’s status and to control its functions.
Using the remote managementinterface (RMI)
Status iconsThe green Status OK icon indicates that the Libraryis fully operational and that no user interaction isrequired.The blue exclamation point Status Warning iconindicates that user intervention is necessary, but thatthe device can still perform operations.The red X Status Error icon indicates that userintervention is required and that the Library is notcapable of performing operations.
With the RMI, you can monitor the Library's status,configure it, and control most of its functions from aweb browser or terminal. SNMP can only be configuredwith the RMI.LoginUsing the OCP, find the Library's IP address from theInfo > Network screen. Open any HTML web browserand enter the Library's IP address. Select the accounttype. For the administrator account you must also enterthe administrator password. Click Sign In. Once signed in, click Help in the upper right handcorner for more information about the fields andinformation in the RMI.
NOTE: You must set the Administrator passwordwith the OCP before you can use the RMI’sadministrator functions.
The operator control panel menu
Unlock Mailslot Status/Information Configuration Operations Support
Run Demo
Run Slot To Slot Test
Power On/Off DrivesUnlock Left Magazine
Clean Drive
Move Tape
Perform Inventory
Reboot the Library
Unlock Right Magazine
Set Master Drive
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Set Date and Time
ibrary Behavior
Change Admin Password
Set ReservedSlot Count
MailslotConfiguration
Barcode FormatReport
Change Drive 1
Change Drive 2SCSI ID
Enable LibraryPassword Locks
Force DriveTo Eject Tape
Configure NetworkSettings
Inventory
Library Information
Drive 1 Information
Drive 2 Information
Component Status
Network Information
Mailslot Unlocked
Close Mailslot
Requires admistrator passwordRequires HP Sevice password
HOME
Once sensors detectMailslot is open
HP Service Area
Drive FW UpgradeUsing Tape
Library Error Log
Library Warning Log
Restore Defaults
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HP technical supportTelephone numbers for worldwide technical supportare listed on the HP support website:http://www.hp.com/support/.Collect the following information before calling:• Technical support registration number (if applicable)• Product serial numbers• Product model names and numbers• Applicable error messages• Operating system type and revision level• Detailed, specific questionsFor continuous quality improvement, calls may berecorded or monitored.HP strongly recommends that customers sign up onlineusing the Subscriber's choice website:http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates.Subscribing to this service provides you with e-mailupdates on the latest product enhancements, newestversions of drivers, and firmware documentationupdates as well as instant access to numerous otherproduct resources.After signing up, you can quickly locate your productsby selecting Business support and then Storage underProduct Category.
Helpful websitesFor other product information, see the followingHP websites:
http://www.hp.com/go/ebs
http://www.hp.com/go/media
http://www.hp.com/go/storage
http://www.hp.com/support
http://www.hp.com/support/TapeTools
http://www.docs.hp.com
http://www.hp.com
Related documentationThe HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, andMSL8096 User and Service Guide on the documentationCD includes additional information about installing,configuring, upgrading, and operating the Library.French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish versionsof the guide can be found on the HP support website at:http://www.hp.com/support/manuals.
Register your Tape Library online at www.register.hp.com.HP customers who register join a select group to receivetechnical support updates and special HP offers.
