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HPE StoreEver MSL2024 Tape Library
Getting Started Guide
Abstract
This guide provides information necessary to install the HPE StoreEver MSL2024 Tape
Library. This guide is intended for system administrators and other users who need physical
knowledge of the library.
*Q6Q62-00004*
Part Number: Q6Q62-00004
Published: December 2017
Edition: 7
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- Page 1 HPE StoreEver MSL2024 Tape Library Getting Started Guide Abstract This guide provides information necessary to install the HPE StoreEver MSL2024 Tape Library. This guide is intended for system administrators and other users who need physical knowledge of the library. *Q6Q62-00004*...
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Page 2: Warranty Information
To view the warranty for your product or to view the Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products reference document, go to the Enterprise Safety and Compliance website: www.hpe.com/support/Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts Additional warranty information HPE ProLiant and x86 Servers and Options www.hpe.com/support/ProLiantServers-Warranties HPE Enterprise Servers www.hpe.com/support/EnterpriseServers-Warranties HPE Storage Products www.hpe.com/support/Storage-Warranties... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Overview....................4 Front panel ...........................4 MSL2024 back panel........................4 Tape drive back panels......................... 5 Library user interfaces ........................6 Planning the installation.................9 Location requirements........................9 FC connection information......................10 SAS connection information......................10 Installing the library ................12 Preparing the host........................12 Unpacking the shipping container....................13 Removing the shipping lock ....................... -
Page 4: Overview
The library is compatible with most operating systems. However, it requires either direct support from the operating system or a compatible backup application to take advantage of its many features. To verify compatibility, see the HPE Data Availability, Protection, and Retention Compatibility Matrix at: http://hpe.com/storage/DAPRcompatibility... -
Page 5: Tape Drive Back Panels
7. Serial port (Factory use only) 8. Controller health status indicator 9. USB port Tape drive back panels Fibre Channel Table 1: LTO-4 and LTO-5 full-height FC tape drive back panels 1. Magazine release hole 2. Fan 3. FC port A 4. -
Page 6: Library User Interfaces
Table 4: LTO-4, LTO-5, and LTO-6 SAS tape drive back panels 1. Tape drive Ethernet port 2. SAS port A 3. SAS port B (LTO-6) 4. Tape drive power LED, green Table 5: LTO-7 and LTO-8 SAS tape drive back panels 1. - Page 7 When possible, use the RMI as the primary library interface because it provides access to additional features, includes online help, and is easier to use. However, the RMI is not required to use the library, except to configure advanced features, such as SNMP, IPv6, encryption, LTFS, HPE TapeAssure, logical libraries, and path failover.
- Page 8 Logging in Using the OCP, find the library IP address from the Info > Network screen. Open any HTML web browser and enter the library IP address. Select the account type. For the administrator account, you must also enter the administrator password. Click Sign In. Once signed in, click Help in the upper right-hand corner for more information about the fields and information in the RMI.
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Page 9: Planning The Installation
Table 6: Location criteria Criteria Definition Rack requirements HPE G2 Enterprise Series, Enterprise Series, G2 Advanced Series, Advanced Series, Standard Series and other HPE square-hole or round-hole racks Rack space MSL2024: 2U requirements Room temperature 10-35º... -
Page 10: Fc Connection Information
An 8 Gb or faster HBA is recommended for LTO-5 and later generation tape drives. To verify that an HBA is supported on your server and qualified for the tape drive, see the DAPR compatibility matrix at: http://www.hpe.com/storage/DAPRcompatibility A server that has FC-attached hard drives performs best with at least two FC ports. Using the same FC port for disk and tape drive access can cause performance degradation. - Page 11 To verify the specifications of your HBA or find a list of compatible HBAs, see the DAPR compatibility matrix: http://www.hpe.com/storage/DAPRcompatibility CAUTION: Do not connect the library to a SAS RAID controller unless the DAPR compatibility matrix shows that the controller is qualified with the library.
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Page 12: Installing The Library
Installing the library IMPORTANT: The shipping lock must be removed for the robotics to operate properly. A robot move error is displayed if the shipping lock is not removed. See Removing the shipping lock on page 13. WARNING: The library weighs up to 15.6 kg (34.3 lb) without media and up to 20.4 kg (44.9 lb) with media (24 cartridges). -
Page 13: Unpacking The Shipping Container
• Install the Library & Tape Tools (L&TT) diagnostic utility to see what devices are connected to the host, verify the installation, upgrade firmware, and aid in troubleshooting. Download L&TT without charge from: http://www.hpe.com/support/TapeTools Unpacking the shipping container CAUTION: If the temperature in the room where the library will be installed varies 15ºC (30ºF) from the room where it was stored, allow library to acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before unpacking the shipping container. -
Page 14: Installing The Library In A Rack
Packet label Applicable racks 7.1 mm Round-Hole Rack HPE supported racks with 7.1 mm round holes in the rack column 9.5 mm Square-Hole Rack HPE supported racks with 9.5 mm square holes in the rack column 2. Install the rails. -
Page 15: Installing Tape Drives
b. Extend the rail to the depth of the rack and secure the rail to the back of the rack. c. Install the other rail. 3. Install the library in the rack. a. Slide the library onto the rails. b. From the front of the library, secure the front bezel to the rack using a #2 Phillips screw driver placed through the small holes in the mounting bracket. -
Page 16: Connecting The Fc Cable
2. Remove the face plate covering the drive bay by removing the screws holding it in place. Remove one drive bay cover to install a half-height tape drive; remove two drive bay covers to install a full-height tape drive. 3. Holding the tape drive by the handle and supporting it from the bottom, position the drive on the alignment rails and then slide the tape drive into the drive bay until it is flush with the back of the library. -
Page 17: Powering On The Library
Procedure 1. Determine which end of the cable to plug into the HBA. a. For a cable with a single connector on each end, the end with the same type of connector as the HBA is the HBA end. b. For a SAS fanout cable, the end of the cable with a single connector is the HBA end. 2. -
Page 18: Configuring The Library Network
3. Plug the power cable into the nearest properly grounded power outlet. 4. Power on the library by pressing the power button on the front panel. 5. To verify that the library has power, check the LCD screen. If the library does not have power, check the power connections and your power source. During the Power On Self Test (POST), all four LEDs are illuminated briefly, followed by a flashing Ready LED. -
Page 19: Setting The Date And Time
Configuring IPv4 networking from the OCP If IPv4 networking is enabled, you can continue configuring the IPv4 network settings from the OCP. Procedure 1. From the Home screen, press Next until the display shows Configuration. Press Enter. 2. Press Next until the display shows Configure Network Settings. Press Enter. 3. -
Page 20: Setting The Administrator Password
Setting the administrator password Setting an administrator password provides access to the administrator functions with the RMI and OCP, and restricts access to administrator functions to only those who know the administrator password. The library comes with a null administrator password, which until set allows unrestricted access to all administrative functions through the OCP but not the RMI. -
Page 21: Loading The Tape Cartridges
IMPORTANT: Misusing and misunderstanding bar code technology can result in backup and restore failures. To ensure that your bar code labels meet Hewlett Packard Enterprise quality standards, always purchase them from an approved supplier and never print bar code labels yourself. Prerequisites High-quality preprinted barcode labels with the correct Media ID. -
Page 22: Verifying The Connection
2. Verify the connection between the library and the host: a. Install the HPE Library & Tape Tools Utility onto the host computer. This utility verifies that the unit is connected and communicating with the host server. It also verifies that the device is functioning and provides diagnostic information. -
Page 23: Configuring Additional Features
IMPORTANT: Access to some updates might require product entitlement when accessed through the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center. You must have an HPE Passport set up with relevant entitlements. To view and update your entitlements, and to link your contracts and warranties with your profile, navigate to: http://www.hpe.com/support/AccessToSupportMaterials... - Page 24 If you are using the Encryption Kit with this library, follow the instructions in the kit to install and configure the Encryption Kit. The Encryption Kit is ordered separately. For information about the kit, see: http://www.hpe.com/storage/tape. Installing the library...
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Page 25: Supported Media
HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB MP RW Data Tape, purple C7976A HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB BaFe RW Data Tape, purple C7976B HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB MP WORM Data Tape, two-tone (purple and gray) C7976W HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB BaFe WORM Data Tape, two-tone (purple and C7976BW... -
Page 26: Related Information
3. Select the types of documents and your language. 4. In the StoreEver Tape pane, select your library. The library user and service guide provides related information: HPE StoreEver MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries User and Service Guide Websites •... -
Page 27: Ocp Menu
OCP menu OCP menu...
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