Msl6000 service manual

Table of Contents. These libraries are ideal for medium to large IT networks, with or without a storage area network SAN ,. This portfolio of tape libraries offers a scalable, flexible, and manageable. The MSL Tape Libraries will scale to larger configurations by enabling a single library to grow and change with capacity and. Tape Libraries using a pass-through mechanism, for up to 16 drives and slots. With the MSL controller-based.

Worldwide — Version 24 — July 7, Previous Page. Next Page. Hp storeever msl and msl tape libraries 26 pages. Storageworks digital linear tape dlt , super dlt sdlt , and lto linear tape-open pages.

Hp storageworks mib v3. Hp storageworks fabric os procedures v3. Close the doors. You can now cable the library. Converting a Rackmount Model to a Tabletop Model Converting to a tabletop model requires a tabletop conversion kit and two people or a mechanical lift to physically install the library into the tabletop base.

The right-hand AC receptacle is for the top power supply. Toggle each power switch Figure 17 : to each power supply receptacle. Wait for power to come on and graphical user interface GUI touch screen display. SCSI Terminator 0. Page Setting Up A Reserved Slot Setting Up a Reserved Slot Use this option to designate one or more tape cartridge data storage slots as a cleaning slot, or to reduce the number of storage elements visible to the application software for licensing reasons.

Reserved Slot Numbering Standard tape cartridge slots are numbered from the front of the magazine to the rear see Figure 24 through Figure the last magazine. Additional reserved slots continue in this front-to-rear pattern. Cleaning Slot 2 Cleaning Slot 1 Figure MSL series tape library user guide Figure Page Reserved Slots Numeric Keypad Screen Figure 29 Reserved slots numeric keypad screen Enter the number of slots to reserve and then press Save to confirm your change.

On the resulting confirmation screen see Figure 30 Total reserved slots confirmation screen Press the Back button repeatedly to return to the Main menu screen. NOTE: Your choice takes effect the next time you boot the library. Save and confirm your selections. Figure Figure Figure MSL series tape library user guide NOTE: You must reboot the library for settings to take effect.

Library Configuration Page Magazine Door Mechanical Releases Emergency Access you can manually open the magazine doors by pushing a small metal pin or paper clip into the mechanical releases see CAUTION: The magazine doors must follow normal procedures can cause data loss and equipment damage. NOTE: The library may not perform a complete inventory each time a magazine is manually removed and then replaced using the emergency release.

Page Indicators GUI touch screen that interrupts the current library operation off-line. The library is in a fault state as detailed by the error message on the GUI touch screen. Figure 37 : MSL series tape library user guide The library ships with a default service password of NOTE: Figure 42 Magazine access screen two-drive model shown Move Media Select this option to display the Move Media screen see lets you remove a cartridge from a tape drive, a data slot in any magazine, or a mail slot in a left-hand magazine.

NOTE: The library moves the shuttle assembly to the parked position before powering down. This position is a prerequisite for any library transport.

Figure Page Status Figure 44 Power-down confirmation message screen Status Select this option to display the information Status screen magazine icon to display detailed information about the cartridges in that magazine.

Touch a drive icon to view drive ID information, cleaning information, tape cartridge information, and drive status. Figure 45 Status screen four-drive model shown Operation Lets you enable an automatic tape drive cleaning cycle. To use this option, you must have reserved a slot for a cleaning cartridge using the Total Reserved Slots option.

The default is Disabled. Page Scsi Options Lets you enable or disable an automatic library power-on after a power loss without the need to touch the GUI screen. The default is Enabled. MSL series tape library user guide. The default is MSL Series. The default is Unconditionally Generate Recovered Error. Table 7 on page 68 lists and describes the available options. Page Scsi Selecting this option lets you define the SCSI options used to configure the library for your specific needs see Figure Page Maintenance Available options are dependent on the specified user level.

Factory The Factory menu options are intended for use by factory personnel only. Unauthorized use of the Factory option could render the library inoperable. Page Removing Magazines Ultrium and SDLT tape drives require special cleaning cartridges and data cartridges formatted specifically for the drive technology. To avoid damage to your tape drive, it is critical to use appropriate cleaning cartridges and properly formatted data cartridges.

Contact an HP authorized dealer or sales representative for current compatibility and availability. Page Inserting Cartridges Into A Magazine Inserting Cartridges into a Magazine A full left-hand magazine is shown in cartridge slot is the one closest to the front of the left-hand magazine.

For four-drive models, the lowest numbered tape cartridge slot Figure 60 Inserting a tape cartridge left-hand magazine Insert tape cartridges so that the bar code labels are facing outward see NOTE: Handle and store tape cartridges in a clean, dust-free environment. Page Ultrium Labels The misuse and misunderstanding of bar code technology can result in backup and restore failures.

Page Sdlt Labels Use this slot for inserting the bar code label by sliding it into the slot. CAUTION: Do not apply labels onto the top, bottom, sides, or back of the cartridge as this may cause damage to the tape drive, or interfere with reliable operation.

This inactive mode can interfere with host-based application software, causing data loss. Ensure that the library is idle before attempting to perform any remote operations that will take the library offline. Accessing the Remote Management Interface To access your library remotely, the library must be in the ready mode to establish communications with the Remote Management Interface.

Page Move Media Specify the source slot and destination. Click Execute the Move. A screen appears warning you that selecting Confirm causes the library to go offline during the move media operation. After the move media operation completes, a completion message appears. Figure 69 Setup screen Remote Management Interface Figure 70 Library configuration screen MSL series tape library user guide Figure 72 Drive configuration screen Remote Management Interface Page Functions Excessive, unrequested cleaning can damage the tape drives.

It ensures product integrity through self-diagnostics and fast resolution. Positioned as the highest capacity drive in the StorageWorks family, the Ultrium features an GB compressed storage capacity using new LTO 3 media. By doubling the capacity of current Ultrium drives, HP customers now require fewer data cartridges to meet their storage needs, significantly reducing their IT costs and increasing their ROI.

Using a new channel recording head, an Ultra SCSI interface, and increases in media tracks and bit density, the HP Ultrium sets a new performance benchmark as the world's fastest tape drive. Data Rate Matching An exclusive feature of HP Ultrium tape drives, data rate matching allows the tape drive to adjust its transfer rate to the speed of the host dynamically and continuously.

This feature, coupled with the Ultrium buffer management technology within the data path, ensures that the tape drive continues to stream data, reducing the need to rewind the tape back and forth to wait for the host. This feature brings two big advantages:. It optimizes performance, getting the best performance possible for the environment, regardless of the speed of the host or the network. HP Ultrium WORM Critical to the success of data retention policies in highly regulated environments is the ability to store and manage data in an unalterable state.

Following stringent guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies such as the SEC and HIPPA, IT organizations must now integrate new solutions and policies that can verify the integrity of stored data for periods that can extend well beyond seven years.

The new Ultrium tape drive features the ability to archive and store data in a non-rewriteable format that meets the most stringent regulatory guidelines.

Using a combination of integrated fail-safe features in the drive firmware, cartridge memory, and tape formatting, the Ultrium can archive large amounts of data for periods of up to 30 years in a secure, untampered state.

Since all Ultrium tape drives include support for both rewritable and WORM write-once, read-many media, IT organizations can now easily integrate a secure, long-term archiving solution into their current data protection strategy. As compared to other technologies that feature support for WORM storage, the Ultrium offers the advantages of:. Two distinctive tape cartridges to easily distinguish and manage both rewriteable and WORM data cartridges.

A specially designed WORM data cartridge with multiple integrated fail-safe features to prevent accidental or intentional overwriting of data. Support from many backup and archiving software vendors, providing the most comprehensive and mainstream support in the industry. The LTO open standard that offers greater choice and compatibility across all third-generation Ultrium products.

DLT digital linear tape uses a proven linear recording technology, a highly accurate tape guide system,. DLT has fast become the industry-standard secondary storage tape format for departmental. The new generation SDLT drive, provides enhanced capacity and backup.

WORM implementation is dependent on the backup application and more information on. WORM technology provides an enhanced level of security against accidental or malicious alteration of. WORM can be important when implementing data retention policies to be. Once the cartridge has been set up for WORM, you will be unable to erase or overwrite the.

WORM media can be. The test program for HP media is the most thorough and. All HP cartridges must satisfy an exhaustive battery of additional tests that relate directly to real life.

The benefit of the HP brand specification for. Through the testing of thousands of HP drives and HP cartridges, the ideal.

This hugely resource-. Your best choice for ease of support and maximum dependability. The MSL works seamlessly in many environments, making them especially suitable if you have a mixed system environment.

For details of which MSL works with. Reference the EBS compatibility matrix for the most up-to-date software compatibility information at. Welcome to ManualMachine.