HP StoreEver MSL2024, StoreEver MSL4048, StoreEver MSL8048, StoreEver MSL8096 User And Service Manual

HPE StoreEver MSL2024, MSL4048,
MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape
Libraries
User and Service Guide

Abstract

This guide provides information on installing, configuring, upgrading, and troubleshooting the tape library. This guide is intended
for system administrators and other users who need physical and functional knowledge of the tape library.

Part Number: AK378-96087
Published: December 2015
Edition: 8

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Contents

1 Features..............................................................................................................8

Front panel............................................................................................................................................8

Back panel..........................................................................................................................................10

Controller health status indicator...................................................................................................11

Power supply back panel (MSL4048, MSL8084, and MSL8096)..................................................12

Tape drive back panels.......................................................................................................................12

Tape drive power indicator.............................................................................................................13

Library options....................................................................................................................................14

Redundant power supply...............................................................................................................14

HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader and MSL Tape Libraries Encryption Kit.........................14

HPE MSL Library Extender...........................................................................................................14

Command View TL TapeAssure....................................................................................................15

LTFS Support................................................................................................................................16

Upgrading the MSL8048................................................................................................................16

LTO-4 and later generation tape drives and encryption......................................................................16

Using a KMIP-based key server....................................................................................................17

Using application-managed encryption.........................................................................................18

Logical libraries...................................................................................................................................18

Partitioning the MSL2024 and MSL8048 Tape Libraries...............................................................19

Partitioning the MSL4048 and MSL8096 Tape Libraries...............................................................19

Control path and data path failover.....................................................................................................21

2 Installing the tape library....................................................................................22

Planning the FC configuration............................................................................................................22

Planning the SAS configuration..........................................................................................................23

Planning the parallel SCSI configuration............................................................................................25

Preparing the host..............................................................................................................................27

Choosing a location............................................................................................................................27

Unpacking the shipping container.......................................................................................................29

Removing the shipping lock ...............................................................................................................29

Installing the library in a rack..............................................................................................................30

Installing the tabletop conversion kit...................................................................................................32

Installing tape drives...........................................................................................................................33

Installing a redundant power supply...................................................................................................35

Changing the SCSI address (parallel SCSI drives only)....................................................................36

Connecting the FC cable....................................................................................................................36

Connecting the SAS cable..................................................................................................................36

Connecting the parallel SCSI cable....................................................................................................37

Powering on the library.......................................................................................................................38

Configuring the tape library.................................................................................................................38

Verifying the connection......................................................................................................................39

Labeling and loading the tape cartridges............................................................................................40

Verifying the installation......................................................................................................................41

Configuring additional features...........................................................................................................41

3 Tape cartridges and magazines........................................................................43

Tape cartridges...................................................................................................................................43

Using and maintaining tape cartridges..........................................................................................43

Labeling tape cartridges................................................................................................................43

Write-protecting tape cartridges....................................................................................................45

Read and write compatibility..........................................................................................................45

Ordering tape cartridges................................................................................................................46

Magazines..........................................................................................................................................47

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4 Operating the tape library..................................................................................51

Using the RMI.....................................................................................................................................51

Overview........................................................................................................................................51

Login..............................................................................................................................................52

Status pane...................................................................................................................................53

Getting help...................................................................................................................................54

Identity ..........................................................................................................................................54

Viewing static device information.............................................................................................54

Viewing static drive information................................................................................................56

Viewing network information....................................................................................................59

Status............................................................................................................................................60

Viewing dynamic device information........................................................................................60

Viewing dynamic drive information...........................................................................................62

Viewing the tape cartridge inventory .......................................................................................64

Viewing the security status.......................................................................................................65

Configuration.................................................................................................................................66

Changing the system configuration..........................................................................................66

Changing the drive configuration.............................................................................................72

Changing the network configuration.........................................................................................73

Configuration > Network Management.....................................................................................75

Configuring HPE Systems Insight Manager for the tape library ........................................77

Changing the administrator password......................................................................................77

Setting the date and time.........................................................................................................78

Setting error log mode..............................................................................................................79

Setting event notification parameters.......................................................................................79

Saving and restoring the device configuration and restoring factory defaults..........................80

Operations.....................................................................................................................................81

Moving media...........................................................................................................................81

Updating the current media inventory......................................................................................82

Releasing and replacing the magazines..................................................................................82

Support..........................................................................................................................................83

Performing general diagnostics................................................................................................83

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Service - Service restricted..........................................................83

Determining and updating firmware.........................................................................................84

Rebooting the library................................................................................................................85

Viewing logs.............................................................................................................................85

Cleaning the tape drive ...........................................................................................................86

Downloading a support ticket...................................................................................................86

Using the MSL2024 OCP...................................................................................................................88

LED indicators...............................................................................................................................89

Library home screen......................................................................................................................89

OCP buttons..................................................................................................................................90

Understanding the menu structure................................................................................................90

Entering the administrator password........................................................................................91

Unlocking the mailslot (Unlock Mailslot)........................................................................................92

Status/Information.........................................................................................................................92

Inventory (Status/Information > Inventory)...............................................................................93

Library information (Status/Information> Library Information)..................................................94

Drive information (Status/Information > Drive Information)......................................................94

Component status (Status/Information > Component Status).................................................95

Network information (Status/Information > Network Information)............................................95

Configuration.................................................................................................................................96

Configuring logical libraries (Status/Information > Set Logical Libraries).................................96

Changing the administrator password (Configuration > Change Admin Password)................96

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Setting the number of reserved slots (Configuration > Set Reserved Slot Count)...................97

Configuring the mailslot (Configuration > Configure Mailslot)..................................................97

Bar code reporting format (Configuration > Barcode Format Reporting).................................97

Changing the SCSI address — parallel SCSI drives (Configuration> Change Drive).............98

Changing the drive configuration — Fibre Channel drives (Configuration> Change Drive)....98

Setting the master drive (Configuration > Set Master Drive)...................................................99

Setting behaviors (Configuration > Library behavior)...............................................................99

Setting the date and time (Configuration > Library Date/Time)..............................................100

Configuring network settings (Configuration > Configure Network Settings).........................101

Configuring automatic cleaning (Configuration > Configure Auto Cleaning)..........................102

Restoring factory defaults (Configuration > Restore Defaults)...............................................102

Saving and restoring the library configuration (Configuration> Save/Restore

Configuration).........................................................................................................................103

Operations...................................................................................................................................104

Unlocking, removing, and replacing magazines (Operations > Unlock Left or Right

Magazine)...............................................................................................................................104

Cleaning a tape drive (Operations> Clean Drive)..................................................................104

Moving tapes in the library (Operations > Move Tape)..........................................................105

Updating tape cartridge inventory (Operations > Perform Inventory)....................................106

Rebooting the library (Operations> Reboot library)...............................................................106

Enabling password locks (Operations > Enable Library Password Locks)............................106

Support........................................................................................................................................107

Powering a drive on or off (Support > Power On/Off Drives).................................................107

Running the demonstration (Support > Run Demo)...............................................................107

Running the slot to slot test (Support > Run Slot To Slot Test)..............................................108

Running the wellness test (Support > Run Wellness Test)....................................................108

Upgrading firmware (Support > Library FW Upgrade, Support> Drive FW Upgrade)............109

Viewing logs (Support > Library Error Log)............................................................................110

Downloading a support ticket (Support > Download Support Ticket).....................................110

Forcing the drive to eject a tape (Support > Force Drive To Eject Tape)...............................111

Using the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 OCP.......................................................................112

Overview......................................................................................................................................112

Operations available using the OCP......................................................................................112

OCP navigation buttons.........................................................................................................113

Using the OCP.............................................................................................................................114

Status message bar...............................................................................................................114

Menu bar................................................................................................................................115

Administrator password..........................................................................................................116

Illustrated menu option and navigation examples.......................................................................117

Opening mailslots (Operations > Open Mailslots)..................................................................117

Moving Media (Operations > Move Media)............................................................................119

Info menu.....................................................................................................................................120

Viewing status information (Info > Status)..............................................................................120

Viewing identity information (Info > Identity Library)..............................................................120

Viewing identity information (Info > Identity Drives)...............................................................121

Viewing inventory information (Info > Inventory)....................................................................121

Viewing network information (Info > Network)........................................................................121

Configuration menu.....................................................................................................................121

Changing the number of logical libraries (Configuration > Logical Libraries).........................122

Changing the library configuration (Configuration > Library).................................................122

Library modes...................................................................................................................122

Automatic cleaning............................................................................................................123

Changing the drive configuration (Configuration > Drives)....................................................123

Changing the network configuration (Configuration > Network)............................................124

Barcode reporting format (Configuration > Barcode Reporting)............................................124

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Setting and changing the administrator password (Configuration> Set Admin Password)....124

Restore defaults (Configuration > Restore Defaults).............................................................124

Setting the library date and time (Configuration > Set Date and Time)..................................126

Saving and restoring the library configuration (Configuration> Save/Restore)......................126

Operations menu.........................................................................................................................126

Opening the mailslot (Operations > Open Mailslot)...............................................................126

Unlocking, removing and replacing magazines (Operations > Unlock Left/Right

Magazines..............................................................................................................................127

Moving Media (Operations > Move Media)............................................................................127

Performing Inventory (Operations > Inventory)......................................................................128

Enabling Password Locks (Operations > Enable Password Locks)......................................128

Support menu..............................................................................................................................128

Powering drives on and off (Support > Power on/off Drives).................................................128

Cleaning the tape drive (Support > Clean Drive)...................................................................128

Running tests (Support > Run Tests).....................................................................................129

Viewing logs (Support > View Logs)......................................................................................129

Updating library and drive firmware (Support > FW Upgrade)...............................................129

Using a USB flash drive to upgrade firmware (Support > FW Upgrade> By USB)...........129

Using Library & Tape Tools (L&TT) to update library and drive firmware.........................130

Using a firmware upgrade tape to update drive firmware (Support> FW Upgrade > By

Tape).................................................................................................................................130

Force ejecting a drive (Support > Force Drive Eject).............................................................130

Downloading a support ticket (Support > Support Ticket)......................................................130

Rebooting the tape library (Support > Reboot)......................................................................131

5 Troubleshooting...............................................................................................132

Fibre Channel connection problems.................................................................................................132

Detection problems after installing a SAS drive...............................................................................132

Detection problems after installing a parallel SCSI drive..................................................................134

Operation problems..........................................................................................................................138

Performance problems.....................................................................................................................143

Average file size..........................................................................................................................144

File storage system ....................................................................................................................144

Connection from the backup server to the disk array..................................................................144

Backup/archive server.................................................................................................................144

Backup/archive software and method.........................................................................................145

Connection from the archive/backup host server to the library...................................................145

Data cartridges............................................................................................................................145

Service and repair.............................................................................................................................145

Releasing the magazines manually.............................................................................................145

The wellness test..............................................................................................................................146

Error codes.......................................................................................................................................149

Finding error code information on the MSL2024 OCP................................................................149

Finding error code information on the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 OCP......................150

Finding error code information on the RMI..................................................................................150

Finding error code information on an L&TT support ticket or report............................................151

Main error code descriptions.......................................................................................................154

Error sub-code descriptions........................................................................................................166

Drive error codes.........................................................................................................................174

Warning events.................................................................................................................................175

Configuration change events............................................................................................................181

Information events............................................................................................................................182

Using Library & Tape Tools to diagnose problems...........................................................................183

6 Upgrading and servicing the tape library.........................................................185

Possible tools needed.......................................................................................................................185

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Installing a new tape drive................................................................................................................186

Removing and replacing a tape drive...............................................................................................188

Removing and replacing a magazine...............................................................................................190

Using the MSL2024 OCP............................................................................................................190

Using the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 OCP..................................................................190

Using the RMI..............................................................................................................................191

Using the manual magazine release...........................................................................................192

Installing a redundant power supply (MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 only).............................192

Replacing the power supply (MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096).................................................194

Replacing the library controller (MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096)............................................196

Removing and replacing the base chassis.......................................................................................197

Recording configuration settings.................................................................................................198

Removing the tape cartridge from the tape drive........................................................................198

Removing the cables, magazines, and tape drive drives............................................................198

Removing the power supply and library controller (MSL4048 only)............................................199

Removing the base chassis........................................................................................................200

Unpacking the new chassis.........................................................................................................201

Replacing the base chassis.........................................................................................................201

7 Support and other resources...........................................................................203

Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support...............................................................................203

Accessing updates............................................................................................................................203

Websites...........................................................................................................................................204

Customer self repair.........................................................................................................................204

Remote support................................................................................................................................204

Documentation feedback..................................................................................................................204

A Specifications..................................................................................................205

Physical specifications......................................................................................................................206

Environmental specifications............................................................................................................206

Regulatory specifications..................................................................................................................207

Default and restore defaults settings................................................................................................207

B Warranty and regulatory information...............................................................210

Warranty information.........................................................................................................................210

Regulatory information......................................................................................................................210

Belarus Kazakhstan Russia marking...........................................................................................210

Turkey RoHS material content declaration..................................................................................211

Ukraine RoHS material content declaration................................................................................211

C Electrostatic discharge....................................................................................212

Preventing electrostatic damage......................................................................................................212

Grounding methods..........................................................................................................................212

Glossary.............................................................................................................213

Index...................................................................................................................216

Contents 7

1 Features

The HPE StoreEver MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries provide
compact, high-capacity, low-cost solutions for simple, unattended data backup. This unique
design houses up to 12 tape cartridges for each U of height, with easy access to tape cartridges
via removable magazines and one or more mailslots (see “Library capacity” (page 205)). Each
magazine can hold up to 12 tape cartridges.

The libraries are compatible with most operating systems. However, the libraries require either
direct support from the operating system or a compatible backup application to take full advantage
of their many features. To verify compatibility, see the BURA Data Agile Compatibility Matrix at

http://www.hpe.com/info/ebs.

The libraries are customer expandable with exchangeable tape drives. The libraries support
Ultrium full-height and half-height tape drives. To see the tape drives currently available for each
tape library, see the MSL QuickSpecs at http://www.hpe.com/info/tape. For a list of all supported
configurations, see the Business class libraries drive matrix on the BURA Data Agile website at

http://www.hpe.com/info/ebs.

The libraries are customer expandable with exchangeable tape drives.
The library provides two user interfaces:

• Remote management interface (RMI)—With the RMI you can monitor and operate the library
from a web page. You can access most library functions from the RMI. See “Using the RMI”

(page 51).

• Operator control panel (OCP)—With the OCP you can monitor and operate the library from
the front panel.

◦ MSL2024: See “Using the MSL2024 OCP” (page 88).

◦ MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096: See “Using the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096

OCP” (page 112).

Front panel

The front panel provides access to the power button, OCP, left and right magazines, LEDs, and
the mailslot.

Figure 1 MSL2024 front panel overview

2. Magazine, mailslot location1. Power button

4. Front panel LCD screen3. Front panel LEDs

6. Air vents5. Control buttons

7. Magazines

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Figure 2 MSL4048 front panel overview

2. Magazine, mailslot location1. Power button

4. Front panel LCD screen3. Front panel LEDs

6. Air vents5. Control buttons

7. Magazines

Figure 3 MSL8048 and MSL8096 front panel overview

2. Magazine, mailslot location1. Power button

4. Front panel LCD screen3. Front panel LEDs

6. Air vents5. Control buttons

8. Observation window7. Magazine

10. Magazine (MSL8096 only)9. 12-slot mailslot (MSL8096 only)

The OCP includes four LEDs that indicate system status information.

Front panel 9

Figure 4 OCP LEDs

Ready. Illuminated when power is on. Blinking when there is tape drive or robotics activity.Green1.

Clean. Illuminated when the tape drive has determined that a cleaning cartridge should be used.

Cleaning is only necessary when the device directs you to do so. Additional cleaning is not
necessary.

Amber2.

Attention. Illuminated if the device has detected a condition that requires attention by the operator.Amber3.

Error. Illuminated if an unrecoverable error occurs. A corresponding error message displays on

the LCD screen. For more information, see Troubleshooting (page 132).

Amber4.

For MSL2024 OCP functions, see “Using the MSL2024 OCP” (page 88).

For MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 OCP functions, see “Using the MSL4048, MSL8048,

and MSL8096 OCP” (page 112) .

Back panel

The back panel provides access to the drive interface connectors, the tape drive, the power
connector, the Ethernet, serial and USB ports, and the magazine release holes as shown in

Figure 5 (page 10)

Figure 5 MSL2024 back panel overview

2. Fan1. Tape drive assembly

4. Magazine release hole3. Power connector

6. Ethernet port5. Pull-out tab containing the serial number and other

product information

8. Controller health status indicator7. Serial port (Factory use only)

9. USB port

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Figure 6 MSL4048 back panel overview

2. Fan1. Tape drive assembly

4. Magazine release hole3. Power connector

6. Ethernet port5. Pull-out tab containing the serial number and other

product information

8. Controller health status indicator7. Serial port (Factory use only)

9. USB port

Figure 7 MSL8084 or MSL8096 back panel overview

2. Fan1. Tape drive assembly

4. Magazine release hole3. Power connector

6. Ethernet port5. Pull-out tab containing the serial number and other

product information

8. Controller health status indicator7. Serial port (Factory use only)

9. USB port

Controller health status indicator

The controller health status indicator is a green LED that pulses on and off in approximately one
second cycles during normal operation. The LED is located on the back panel in the lower right
corner.

Back panel 11

Figure 8 Controller health status indicator location

1. Controller health status LED

Power supply back panel (MSL4048, MSL8084, and MSL8096)

Figure 9 Power supply LEDs

AC power is connected.1. Blue

Fan failure. The fan is running too slow or is defective.2. Yellow

The power supply is producing good power for the library.3. Green

Tape drive back panels

Fibre Channel

LTO-4 and LTO-5 full-height

1. Magazine release hole

2. Fan

3. FC port A

4. FC port B (when present)

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5. Tape drive Ethernet port (when present)

6. Tape drive power indicator

LTO-5 half-height and LTO-6

1. Magazine release hole

2. Fan

3. FC port A

4. FC port B (when present)

5. Tape drive Ethernet port

6. Tape drive power indicator

LTO-7

1. Magazine release hole

2. Tape drive Ethernet port

3. FC port A

4. FC port B

5. Tape drive power indicator

SAS

LTO-4, LTO-5, and LTO-6

1. Magazine release hole

2. Tape drive Ethernet port (when present)

3. SAS port A

4. SAS port B (when present)

5. Fan

6. Tape drive power indicator

LTO-7

1. Magazine release hole

2. Tape drive Ethernet port

3. SAS port A

4. SAS port B

5. Tape drive power indicator

Parallel SCSI

1. Magazine release hole

2. Fan

3. Parallel SCSI ports

4. Tape drive power indicator

Tape drive power indicator

Each tape drive has a green power indicator LED, which indicates that the tape drive is powered
on.

Tape drive back panels 13

Figure 10 Tape drive power indicator

1. Tape drive power indicator

Library options

Redundant power supply

The MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 tape libraries have a redundant power supply option.
The redundant power supply allows the library to continue operating when one power supply
fails. With the redundant power supply system, the library can monitor the status of each power
supply and power supply fan. The redundant power supply can be installed without powering off
the library.

For instructions on installing the redundant power supply, see “Installing a redundant power

supply” (page 192).

HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader and MSL Tape Libraries Encryption Kit

The encryption kit provides secure generation and storage of encryption keys. The encryption
kit can be used with any StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader or the MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL6480,
MSL8048 and MSL8096 Tape Libraries with at least one LTO-4 or later generation tape drive.
The encryption kit cannot be used with the MSL6000.

The encryption kit supports your manual security policies and procedures by providing secure
storage for encryption keys. Access to the key server tokens and their backup files is protected
with user-specified passwords. You will need to create processes to protect the tokens and secure
the passwords.

Before enabling the encryption kit, verify that the tape library is running the most current firmware
to ensure compatibility between the token and tape library.

To use the encryption kit, insert a key server token in the USB port on the back of the tape library,
and then enable the encryption kit and configure the token from the RMI.

IMPORTANT: When encryption is enabled with the encryption kit, the tape library will not use
encryption keys from other sources, such as a key management system or application software.
Disable encryption in applications writing to the tape library when encryption is enabled with the
encryption kit. Applications that attempt to control encryption while encryption is enabled with
the encryption kit will not be able to do so, which can cause backups or other write operations
to fail.

For information about configuring and using the encryption kit, see the encryption kit user guide,
which is available from the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Information Library at htttp://www.hpe.com/

info/storage/docs.

HPE MSL Library Extender

The library extender combines two libraries to create a single extended library. Before installing
the extender, the libraries must be installed in the rack rails supplied with the libraries in adjacent
rack locations, one library above the other. See the example shown in Figure 11 (page 15).

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Figure 11 Library Extender installed with two MSL4048 tape libraries

The extender occupies the lower half-height drive bay of the upper library and the top half-height
drive bay of the lower library.

The upper library controls the extended library and is called the master library. The extended
library uses only the master library OCP, USB port, and Ethernet connection.

The lower library is controlled by the master library. The lower library OCP, USB port, and Ethernet
connection are not used by the extended library.

Table 1 Library extender supported configurations

Total full-height drive baysTotal half-height drive

bays

Total slotsLower libraryMaster library

1+03+172MSL2024MSL4048

1+13+396MSL4048MSL4048

3+03+1120MSL2024MSL8096

3+13+3144MSL4048MSL8096

If you are using the encryption kit with both libraries and then install the extender, you will need
to combine the encryption keys onto a single key server token. The extended library only uses
the USB port and key server token in the master library; the USB port in the lower library is
inactive. See the encryption kit user guide for instructions on combining the encryption keys from
both key server tokens onto a single token. If the number of keys on the two tokens is greater
than 100, use the Number of Keys to Backup option to generate a backup file with a subset of
the keys from one of the tokens to restore to the other token.

Command View TL TapeAssure

HPE Command View TL software provides a browser-based GUI for remote management and
monitoring of most Hewlett Packard Enterprise libraries through a LAN. With Command View
TL, you can view and analyze the performance and health of the LTO-4 and later generation
tape drives and media in multiple HPE MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape
Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloaders at the same time. In addition, TapeAssure displays more
extensive drive and media health information than is visible in the RMI.

Command View TL software is installed on a management station. The management station can
also be used to manage HPE EML and ESL Tape Libraries. For best performance, the

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management station should be in the same physical location and on the same IP subnet as the
tape library. Command View TL software is available for download without charge from the
Hewlett Packard Enterprise website at http://www.hpe.com/support/cvtl.

For information on installing and using Command View TL, see the HPE Interface Manager and
Command View TL User Guide, available from the Command View TL website at http://

www.hpe.com/support/cvtl.

Command View TL support is included in all tape library firmware that supports LTO-5 and later
generation tape drives. To find and download the most up-to-date firmware revision, visit the
Hewlett Packard Enterprise support website at http://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc.

LTFS Support

The HPE StoreOpen Automation application extends the Linear Tape File System (LTFS)
functionality by presenting an autoloader or library and its tape cartridges as a collection of folders
for easy data access and management. For more information about LTFS capabilities, see the
StoreOpen website at http://www.hpe.com/info/StoreOpen.

Upgrading the MSL8048

The MSL8048 can be upgraded to the capacity of an MSL8096 with TA739A, the HPE MSL8048
48 to 96 slot license. The license enables 48 additional storage slots, including 12 slots that can
be configured as additional mailslots. To purchase the upgrade license, contact your Hewlett
Packard Enterprise sales representative or visit the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website at http://

www.hpe.com.

Use the RMI Configure > License Key screen to manage the license key.

Figure 12 RMI Configure > License Key screen

After you order the upgrade license, you can access the additional slots immediately by generating
a temporary license key. The temporary key can only be enabled once and is valid for 30 days.

NOTE: The temporary key is intended to provide instant access to the upgrade capabilities
until you receive the permanent key. The temporary key expires after 30 days. If you do not have
a permanent license key before the temporary key expires, you will lose access to the additional
storage slots when the temporary license key expires.

When you receive the permanent license key from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, enter the key
and press Submit. The permanent license takes effect when the library is rebooted. You might
need to reboot the library to enable the additional slots.

LTO-4 and later generation tape drives and encryption

The LTO-4 and later generation tape drives include hardware capable of encrypting data while
writing data, and decrypting data when reading. Hardware encryption can be used with or without
compression while maintaining the full speed and capacity of the tape drive and media.

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Encryption is the process of changing data into a form that cannot be read until it is deciphered
with the key used to encrypt the data, protecting the data from unauthorized access and use.
LTO tape drives use the 256-bit version of the industry-standard AES encrypting algorithm to
protect your data.

To use this feature you need:

• The 1/8 G2 & MSL Encryption Kit or a KMIP-based key server or a backup application that
supports hardware encryption.

• LTO-4 or later generation media; no encryption will be performed when writing LTO-3 and
earlier generations of tape.

Your company policy will determine when you need to use encryption. For example, your company
could require encryption of company confidential and financial data, but not for personal data.
Company policy will also define how encryption keys should be generated and managed. Backup
applications that support encryption will generate a key for you or allow you to enter a key
manually.

For information about using the encryption kit, see “HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader and

MSL Tape Libraries Encryption Kit” (page 14).

Using a KMIP-based key server

The tape library supports integration with encryption key management servers using the Key
Management Interoperability Protocol (KMIP) standard. KMIP is an industry standard protocol
for communications between a key management server and an encryption system. The KMIP
specification is developed by the KMIP technical committee of the OASIS standards body
(Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards).

The KMIP feature allows the tape device to obtain encryption keys from selected KMIP-compliant
key managers. These keys can be used to encrypt data as it is written to tape. Up to six key
servers can be configured for failover purposes.

For instructions on configuring the KMIP feature, see the HPE StoreEver MSL Tape Libraries
Encryption Key Server Configuration Guide, available from the Enterprise Information Library at

http://www.hpe.com/info/storage/docs.

Key managers

To use the KMIP feature, the tape library must have access to a KMIP key manager. Hewlett
Packard Enterprise only supports KMIP when used with a supported key manager, listed in the
BURA Data Agile Compatibility Matrix, located at http://www.hpe.com/info/ebs.

Operation

When the KMIP feature is enabled and properly configured, tape data will automatically be
encrypted with keys delivered from the KMIP key manager. Tapes are encrypted on a key-per-tape
basis.

Write, and append operations: The tape drive will request a key when data is written. The tape
library, acting as an intermediary, can request the key manager to create a key. The library then
obtains that key and delivers it to the tape drive. The key is identified by a name, which is
associated with the media identifier. The key is not retained in the tape drive any longer than
necessary to perform encryption operations.

Read operations: The tape drive will request a key. The tape library, acting as an intermediary,
obtains the key identifier, requests that key from the key manager, and delivers it to the tape
drive. The key is not retained in the tape drive any longer than necessary to perform decryption
operations.

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Licensing

The KMIP feature requires that the StoreEver MSL2024/4048/8096 KMIP license be installed
before the feature can be enabled and configured.

Using application-managed encryption

Hardware encryption is turned off by default and is switched on by settings in your backup
application, where you also generate and supply the encryption key. Your backup application
must support hardware encryption for this feature to work. For a current list of suitable backup
software, see the BURA Data Agile Compatibility Matrix at http://www.hpe.com/info/ebs.

NOTE: The tape library can only obtain encryption keys from one source. Using the encryption
kit will prevent application-managed encryption.

Encryption is primarily designed to protect the media once it is offline and to prevent it being
accessed from another machine. You will be able to read and append the encrypted media
without being prompted for a key as long as it is being accessed by the machine and application
that first encrypted it.

There are two main instances when you will need to know the key:

• If you try to import the media to another machine or another instance of the backup application

• If you are recovering your system after a disaster

NOTE: Encryption with keys that are generated directly from passwords or passphrases might
be less secure than encryption using truly random keys. Your application should explain the
options and methods that are available. Please refer to your application's user documentation
for more information.

If you are unable to supply the key when requested to do so, neither you nor Hewlett Packard
Enterprise Support will be able to access the encrypted data.

This guarantees the security of your data, but also means that you must be careful in the
management of the encryption key used to generate the tape.

CAUTION: You should keep a record or backup of your encryption keys and store them in a
secure place separate from the computer running the backup software.

For more information about AES encryption, encryption keys, and using hardware encryption
with your HPE Ultrium tape drive, see the White Papers on http://www.hpe.com/info/enterprise/

docs.

For detailed instructions about enabling encryption please refer to the documentation supplied
with your backup application or with the encryption kit. This will also highlight any default states,
for example when copying tapes, that might need to be changed when using encrypted tapes.

Logical libraries

You can configure a tape library with multiple tape drives into logical libraries. Each logical library
must contain at least one tape drive. Each logical library is configured independently, allowing
use by different backup applications and with different backup policies. For example, one logical
library could perform a backup operation for one department while the second logical library
restores data for another department. Or, one logical library could have encryption enabled while
another has encryption disabled. Data cartridges in one logical library cannot be shared with
other logical libraries.

All logical libraries have access to the mailslot if the mailslot is enabled. The tape library prohibits
a cartridge that was placed in the mailslot by one logical library from being moved into another
logical library. The library allows a cartridge that was placed in the mailslot by the operator to be

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moved into any logical library. If sharing the mailslot among logical libraries is an issue in your
environment or is not supported by your backup application, disable the mailslot.

Each logical library has a unique serial number and World Wide Identifier (WWID), which can be
found in the RMI Identity > Library screen. For more information on WWIDs, see “World Wide

identifiers” (page 24).

NOTE: Libraries that require a license to enable all slots must have all slots licensed to operate
with the Library Extender.

Partitioning the MSL2024 and MSL8048 Tape Libraries

An MSL2024 tape library with two tape drives can be configured into two logical libraries. Each
logical library is assigned one tape drive and one magazine.

An MSL8048 with at least two tape drives can be configured into two logical libraries. Each logical
library is assigned at least one tape drive and two magazines.

Table 2 MSL2024 and MSL8048 Tape Libraries partitioned into two logical libraries

MagazinesTape drives

MSL2024

MSL8048

1. Logical library 1 tape drives and magazines

2. Logical library 2 tape drives and magazines

Partitioning the MSL4048 and MSL8096 Tape Libraries

The MSL4048 and MSL8096 Tape Libraries can be configured into two to four logical libraries,
depending on the number of tape drives installed. The MSL4048 supports up to two full-height
tape drives or up to four half-height tape drives. The MSL8096 supports up to four half-height or
full-height tape drives. For the tape drives and magazines assigned to each logical library see:

• “MSL4048 and MSL8096 Tape Libraries partitioned into two logical libraries” (page 20)

• “MSL4048 and MSL8096 tape libraries partitioned into three logical libraries” (page 20)

• “MSL4048 and MSL8096 Tape Libraries partitioned into four logical libraries” (page 21)

Each logical library includes the tape drives in specific drive locations. You might need to move
a tape drive if there is not a tape drive in the top half of the library. If the library only has two tape
drives installed in the bottom two drive bays, move one tape drive to the top half of the library.
Power off the tape drive from the RMI Configuration > Drive screen before moving the tape

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drive. For instructions on removing and replacing a tape drive, see “Removing and replacing a

tape drive” (page 188).

NOTE: The MSL4048 tape library will not operate with a full-height tape drive installed in the
middle two half-height drive bays. Only install a full-height tape drive in either the upper or lower
two half-height drive bays.

Table 3 MSL4048 and MSL8096 Tape Libraries partitioned into two logical libraries

MagazinesTape drives

MSL4048

MSL8096

NOTE: In the MSL8096, half-height tape drives are installed in the bottom half of each drive

bay.

Table 4 MSL4048 and MSL8096 tape libraries partitioned into three logical libraries

MagazinesTape drives

MSL4048

MSL8096

2. Logical library 2 tape drive and magazines1. Logical library 1 tape drive and magazines

3. Logical library 3 tape drives and magazines.

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Table 5 MSL4048 and MSL8096 Tape Libraries partitioned into four logical libraries

MagazinesTape drives

MSL4048

MSL8096

2. Logical library 2 tape drive and magazines1. Logical library 1 tape drive and magazines

4. Logical library 4 tape drive and magazines3. Logical library 3 tape drive and magazines

2. Logical library 2 tape drive and magazine1. Logical library 1 tape drive and magazine

4. Logical library 4 tape drive and magazine3. Logical library 3 tape drive and magazine

Control path and data path failover

With today’s high dependency on access to business information, safe guarded data and limited
backup windows, the reliability of the backup hardware and software is vital. Additionally backup
operations are usually automated, often run at night, and any first pass operator intervention is
done remotely. To assist with these enterprise demands, Hewlett Packard Enterprise supports
data path and control path failover for MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 tape libraries
with LTO-5 and LTO-6 FC tape drives. Failover functionality in the LTO-5 and LTO-6 tape drives
and in the tape libraries transfers the active path and all settings to the standby path following
failures.

• Data path failover—a standby path is configured for the data path to the tape drive and
activated following link failures.

• Library control path failover—a second drive is configured to host a standby library control
path that can be activated following link failures.

For additional information about path failover technology and configuration, see the HPE StoreEver
Tape Libraries LTO-5 and LTO-6 Failover User Guide, which is available from the HPE Enterprise
Information Library at http://www.hpe.com/info/storage/docs.

NOTE: Path failover is not currently supported for LTO-7 tape drives in the MSL2024, MSL4048,
MSL8048, or MSL8096 tape libraries.

Control path and data path failover 21

2 Installing the tape library

This chapter contains the information you need to install and configure your tape library. The
installation steps are:

• “Planning the Fibre Channel configuration” (page 22), “Planning the SAS

configuration” (page 23), or “Planning the SCSI configuration” (page 25)

• “Preparing the host” (page 27)

• “Choosing a location” (page 27)

• “Unpacking the shipping container” (page 29)

• “Removing the shipping lock” (page 29)

• “Mounting the device in a rack” (page 30)

• “Installing the Tabletop Conversion Kit” (page 32)

• “Installing tape drives” (page 33)

• “Installing a redundant power supply” (page 35)

• “Changing the SCSI address (parallel SCSI only)” (page 36)

• “Connecting the SCSI cable (parallel SCSI devices only)” (page 37)

• “Connecting the Fibre Channel cables (Fibre Channel devices only)” (page 36)

• “Connecting the SAS cable (SAS devices only)” (page 36)

• “Powering on the library” (page 38)

• “Configuring the device” (page 38)

• “Verifying the connection” (page 39)

• “Labeling and loading the tape cartridges” (page 40)

• “Verifying the installation” (page 41)

• “Configuring additional features” (page 41)

Planning the FC configuration

You can connect the FC tape drive directly to the server with an HBA or indirectly through a SAN
with an FC switch.

Table 6 FC drive interface speeds

Supported speedsLTO generation

1 Gb, 2 Gb, 4 GbLTO-3, LTO-4

2 Gb, 4 Gb, 8 GbLTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7

Most supported tape drives have two FC ports. Only one port can be used at a time, but both
ports can be connected for path failover or with software that supports multipath. If you are using
only one port, you can use either port.

Direct connection

The host must have a 2 Gb, 4 Gb, 8 Gb, or 16 Gb FC HBA. A 4 Gb HBA is recommended for
LTO-4 tape drives. An 8 Gb or faster HBA is recommended for LTO-5, LTO-6, and LTO-7 tape
drives. To verify that an HBA is supported on your server and qualified for the library, see the
Data Agile BURA Compatibility Matrix at:

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http://www.hpe.com/storage/buracompatibility

A server that has FC-attached hard drives should have at least two FC ports. Using the same
FC port for disk and tape drive access can cause performance degradation.

SAN connection

All switches between the host and the tape drive must be of the appropriate type. A 2 Gb switch
in the path might cause performance degradation when backing up highly compressible data.

Configure zoning on the FC switch so that only the backup servers can access the tape drive.
For more information, see the switch documentation.

Cable requirements

You must provide an FC cable for each FC port you plan to use. The tape drive has an LC-style
connector. The maximum cable length is based on the tape drive and external cable type.

8 Gb4 Gb2 GbCable typeDrive

Not supported0.5 – 150 m0.5 - 300 mOM2All

0.5 – 50 m0.5 – 150 m0.5 – 300 mOM3, OM4LTO-5 HH*

0.5 – 150 m0.5 – 380 m0.5 – 500 mOM3, OM4All except LTO-5

HHAll except LTO-5

* The LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 half-height drive is shown as LTO-5 HH.

Planning the SAS configuration

The server must have an Hewlett Packard Enterprise or third party SAS host bus adapter with
an external connector.

Table 7 SAS drive interface speeds

Supported speedsLTO generation

1.5 Gb, 3 GbLTO-4

1.5 Gb, 3 Gb, 6 GbLTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7

The library uses two SCSI logical unit numbers (LUNs) and requires an HBA with multiple LUN
support. Most Hewlett Packard Enterprise SAS RAID controllers support tape devices; many
other SAS RAID controllers do not support tape devices. To verify the specifications of your HBA
or find a list of compatible HBAs, see the Data Agile BURA Compatibility Matrix at:

http://www.hpe.com/storage/buracompatibility

CAUTION: Do not connect the library to a SAS RAID controller unless the Data Agile BURA
Compatibility Matrix shows that the controller is qualified with the library. The server might not
be able to boot when the library is connected to a non-supported SAS RAID controller.

About SAS

SAS is a computer bus technology for transferring data to and from storage devices, including
disk drives and tape drives. SAS-1, which is used for LTO-4 tape drives, is designed to transfer
data at 3 Gb/s. SAS-2, which is used for LTO-5, LTO-6, and LTO-7 tape drives, is designed to
transfer data at 6 Gb/s.

Planning the SAS configuration 23

Cable requirements

SAS uses serial connections, with a direct connection between the host server and each of the
storage devices. This eliminates the need to configure SCSI busses and assign SCSI IDs, as is
required for parallel SCSI devices.

Most SAS HBA ports have four SAS channels. A tape drive uses one channel, so each HBA port
can support up to four tape drives. You can use a cable with one connector on each end, but
only one channel will be used. The SAS fanout cable recommended for use with the library can
connect up to four SAS tape drives to a single SAS HBA port. See “Example SAS fanout cable”

(page 24).

Figure 13 Example SAS fanout cable

Connectors

The host end of the cable must have the same type of connector as the HBA’s external SAS
port.

The tape drive has a mini-SAS connector. The connector is keyed in location 4, which is the
standard location for end devices. If you use a cable other than the one recommended for use
with the product, verify that it is keyed in location 4.

CAUTION: Mini-SAS connectors are keyed. Do not force a SAS cable's mini-SAS connector
into the tape drive mini-SAS port because it might be keyed differently.

CAUTION: Reliable data transfer requires high-quality cables and connections.

• Always verify that the SAS cable is rated for the data transfer speed of the HBA and tape
drive.

• Do not use adapters or converters between the HBA and the tape drive. SAS signal rates
require clean connections and a minimum number of connections between the HBA and the
tape drive.

• SAS cables described as "equalized" might not support 6 Gb/s data rates and should not
be used with LTO-5 or later generation tape drives unless these cables are verified for 6
Gb/s data rates.

• For optimal performance, only use cables of the length specified as qualified for your products.
Do not use a SAS cable longer than 6 meters.

World Wide identifiers

A SAS tape drive is identified by a unique identifier called a World Wide Name (WWN) or World
Wide Identifier (WWID). The library assigns the World Wide identifier to the drive bay. When a
tape drive is replaced, the World Wide identifier is re-assigned to the new tape drive.

The operating system tracks the World Wide identifier for the drive on each HBA channel. Each
of the drive connectors on a fanout cable is associated with an HBA channel. Once a drive has

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been connected, it should remain on the same channel to retain the association between the
HBA channel and World Wide identifier.

Planning the parallel SCSI configuration

The parallel SCSI libraries use the Ultra 320 SCSI LVD interface. The libraries use a separate
SCSI ID for each tape drive, with dual LUNs on the master drive's SCSI ID to control the tape
drive (LUN 0) and library robotic (LUN 1). Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that each
Ultrium tape drive be put on its own bus when possible.

The parallel SCSI libraries incorporate a wide SCSI-2 or SCSI-3 low-voltage differential (LVD)
SCSI bus. Make sure your SCSI host adapter or controller supports these standards.

IMPORTANT: The libraries are NOT compatible with a high-voltage differential (HVD) SCSI
bus. Do not put the library on a narrow (50-pin) parallel SCSI bus because doing so will severely
degrade performance.

If the host computer will have multiple parallel SCSI devices, you must decide how they will be
configured into one or more parallel SCSI busses.

About parallel SCSI busses

A parallel SCSI bus consists of the host bus adapter (HBA), the parallel SCSI devices, the parallel
SCSI cables, and the terminators. The HBA and devices are connected in a chain, with each
device connected to the next. The last device must have a SCSI terminator. Each device in the
chain must have a unique SCSI address (SCSI ID).

Complex devices, such as the tape library, assign sub-addresses, called logical unit numbers
(LUNs), to different parts of the device. The HBA and operating system must support multiple
LUNs, also called LUN scanning, for the application software to operate the tape library. HPE
Smart Array controllers, most third-party RAID controllers, and many on-board SCSI controllers
do not support multiple LUNs.

An HBA might have one or two channels, with each channel supporting one parallel SCSI bus.
Check to see how many channels the HBA has and what devices are already connected to the
HBA. Some devices, such as parallel SCSI disk drives, could be inside the server.

The devices on a parallel SCSI bus share bandwidth so be careful about which devices you put
together on a bus. Also, putting a single-ended (SE) SCSI device on the bus will slow all of the
devices on the bus down to SE speed. Check each device's interface specifications to see what
kind of parallel SCSI interface it has.

HBA requirements

For optimum performance, place each tape drive on its own parallel SCSI bus with a host bus
adapter that can transfer data as fast as the library can read and write. The HBA must also be
supported by your operating system. For best performance, use an Ultra 320 HBA. For current
HBA compatibility information, see the BURA Data Agile Compatibility Matrix at http://

www.hpe.com/info/ebs.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect an LTO tape drive to an SE SCSI bus, as it severely degrades
tape library performance. A single-ended SCSI host bus adapter severely degrades tape library
performance and limits cable length. Also, if any SE devices are on the SCSI bus, all of the
devices on the bus slow down to SE speed, severely degrading performance.

Multiple LUN support

The tape library uses a single SCSI ID and two logical unit numbers (LUN). LUN 0 controls the
tape drive and LUN 1 controls the robotic. The tape library requires an HBA that supports multiple
LUNs. If multiple LUN support is not enabled, the host computer cannot scan beyond LUN 0 to
discover the tape library. It just sees the tape drive.

Planning the parallel SCSI configuration 25

Parallel SCSI HPE Smart Array controllers, RAID controllers, and most on-board HBAs do not
support multiple LUNs. For current HBA compatibility information, see the BURA Data Agile
Compatibility Matrix at http://www.hpe.com/info/ebs.

IMPORTANT: The tape library requires an HBA that supports multiple LUNs, which is also
called “LUN scanning.”

Optimizing throughput

If possible, put each tape drive on its own parallel SCSI bus. For optimum performance, each
LTO-4 tape drive must be on its own Ultra 320 SCSI bus. This will give you the best performance
and easiest installation.

If a tape drive must share a parallel SCSI bus with one or more other devices or the library has
multiple tape drives that must share a bus, follow these guidelines to plan your parallel SCSI
busses for the highest performance:

• Do not put a tape drive on the same parallel SCSI bus as a disk drive because the system
and backup performance will be slow when data is written from the hard drive to tape or
from tape to the hard drive.

• Do not put a tape drive on the same parallel SCSI bus as a disk array because the disk and
the tape drive performance will be affected, most RAID controllers do not support multiple
LUNs, and the data on the disk array could become corrupted.

• Avoid putting an SE SCSI device on the same bus as a tape drive because the SE device
will slow the tape drive to SE speed and reduce the allowable cable length.

Default SCSI addresses

NOTE: The HBA also has a SCSI address, which is typically 7.

Verify that each device on the bus has a unique SCSI address. If these pre-configured addresses
will not be unique on a bus, you will need to change the SCSI address of one or more of the tape
drives during the installation process.

• MSL2024: For full-height tape drives the default SCSI address is 4. For half-height drives,
the default SCSI address for the bottom drive is 4 and the default SCSI address for the top
drive is 5 as shown in “MSL2024 parallel SCSI tape drive default SCSI addresses” (page 26).

Figure 14 MSL2024 parallel SCSI tape drive default SCSI addresses

1. Tape drive with SCSI address 4

2. Tape drive with SCSI address 5

• MSL4048: For full-height tape drives the default SCSI address is 4. For half-height drives,
the default SCSI address for the bottom drive in each full-height drive bay is 4 and the default
SCSI address for the top drive is 5 as shown in “MSL4048 parallel SCSI tape drive default

SCSI addresses” (page 27).

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Figure 15 MSL4048 parallel SCSI tape drive default SCSI addresses

1. Tape drives with SCSI address 4

2. Tape drives with SCSI address 5

• MSL8048 and MSL8096: The default SCSI address for all tape drives is 4.

NOTE: Use the Library & Tape Tools (L&TT) to check your server's parallel SCSI configuration.

L&TT is available without cost from the L&TT website at http://www.hpe.com/support/TapeTools.

Preparing the host

IMPORTANT: Use proper procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) (see “Appendix:

Electrostatic discharge” (page 212)). Use wrist-grounding straps and anti-static mats when handling

internal components.

Follow these general steps:

• If you aren’t the system administrator of the host computer, check with the system
administrator before powering off the computer.

• For a library with FC drives, install an FC HBA or verify that you have sufficient ports available
on a compatible FC switch. For configuration requirements, see “Planning the Fibre Channel

configuration” (page 22).

• For a library with SAS drives, if necessary, install a SAS HBA with an external SAS connector
that supports multiple LUNs. Refer to the host computer and HBA documentation for
installation information. For configuration requirements, see “Planning the SAS

configuration” (page 23).

• For a library with parallel SCSI drives, install a parallel SCSI HBA that supports multiple
LUNs. Refer to the host computer and HBA documentation for installation information. For
HBA requirements, see “Planning the SCSI configuration” (page 25).

Verify that multiple LUN support is enabled on the HBA and operating system.

• Install application software and compatible drivers on the host computer. See the application
software manuals for installation and configuration information.

• 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

Choosing a location

If you plan to mount the tape library in a rack, select an open rack location, ideally near the center
of the rack or higher, with access to the host server and a power outlet.

Preparing the host 27

IMPORTANT: The library must be mounted on the enclosed rack rails. Placing the library on
a surface, such as a table top or rack shelf, could result in library errors.

If installing the library with the library extender, determine the master and lower units, and install
them in adjacent rack locations, with the master library directly above the lower library. To install
the extender, both libraries must be installed in the rack rails.

Table 8 Library extender supported configurations

Lower LibraryMaster Library

MSL2024MSL4048

MSL4048MSL4048

MSL2024MSL8096

MSL4048MSL8096

Choose a location that meets the criteria shown in Location criteria (page 28):

Table 9 Location criteria

DefinitionCriteria

The library must be mounted in rack rails. Placing the library on a surface, such as a table
top or rack shelf could result in library errors.

Tabletop requirements

Do not place the tape library on the floor or other carpeted surface.

Do not place the library on its sides or upside down, or stack items on top of it.

HPE Standard Series Racks, HPE Enterprise Series Racks, HPE Advanced Series Racks,
HPE Rack System/E, and earlier generation HPE 9.5 mm Square-Hole Racks

Rack requirements

MSL2024: 2URack space

requirements

MSL4048: 4U

MSL8048 and MSL8096: 8U

10-35º C (50-95º F)Room temperature

AC power voltage: 100-127 VAC; 200-240 VACPower source

Line frequency: 50-60 Hz

Place the device near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is the product's main AC disconnect
device and must be easily accessible at all times.

MSL2024: 13.6 kg (29.9 lb) — 15.6 kg (34.3 lb)Weight without media

MSL4048: 18.6 kg (40.9 lb) — 24.6 kg (54.1 lb)

MSL8048 and MSL8096: 44.6 kg (98.3 lb) — 46.6 kg (102.7 lb)

MSL2024: 18.4 kg (40.5 lb) — 20.4 kg (44.9 lb)Weight with media

MSL4048: 28.2 kg (62.0 lb) — 34.2 kg (75.2 lb)

MSL8048: 54.2 kg (117.4 lb) — 56.2 kg (121.9 lb)

MSL8096: 66.8 kg (147.2 lb) — 68.8 kg (151.7 lb)

Place the tape library in an area with minimal sources of particulate contamination. Avoid
areas near frequently used doors and walkways, stacks of supplies that collect dust, printers,
and smoke-filled rooms.

Air quality

Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes and tape drives.

20-80 percent relative humidity non-condensingHumidity

Back: Minimum of 15.4 cm (6 inches)Clearance

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Table 9 Location criteria (continued)

DefinitionCriteria

Front: Minimum of 30.8 cm (12 inches)

Sides: Minimum of 5.08 cm (2 inches)

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 it to acclimate to the surrounding environment for at
least 12 hours before unpacking it from the shipping container.

Unpacking the library:

1. Clear a level work surface near where you will place the library.

2. Inspect the container for shipping damage. If you notice any damage, report it to the shipping
company immediately.

3. Remove the packaging, accessories, and library from the box one layer at a time.

4. Place the library on a level work surface.

CAUTION: Do not place the library on either end or its sides as this might damage it.

5. Carefully remove the foam padding and then the bag from the library.

6. Save the packaging materials to move or ship the library in the future.

7. Verify that you received the following components:

• Tape library

• Ethernet cable

• Two rack rails with packets of rack hardware

8. Verify that you have the necessary cables.

• For a library with FC drives, you must provide an FC cable for each FC port you plan

to use. See “Cable requirements” (page 23).

• For a library with SAS drives, you must provide a SAS cable with the correct connector

for your HBA. See “Cable requirements” (page 24).

• To use the RMI, you must provide an Ethernet cable.

Removing the shipping lock

Skip this step for the MSL8048 and MSL8096.

The shipping lock prevents the robotic transport mechanism from moving during shipment. You
must remove the shipping lock before powering on the library. The shipping lock is held in place
with a piece of tape and is located in the top center of the library. After removing the shipping
lock, store it on the back panel of the library for future use.

To remove and store the shipping lock:

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1. Locate the tape and shipping lock at the top of the library.

2. Remove the tape, and then remove the lock.

3. Store the lock on the back panel. The shipping lock storage location for the MSL4048 is on
the back panel, similar to the location on the MSL2024.

Installing the library in a rack

The MSL8048 and MSL8096 libraries must be installed in a rack with the supplied rails.

WARNING! The MSL2024 weighs up to 15.6 kg (34.3 lb) without media and up to 20.4 kg
(44.9 lb) with media (24 cartridges). The MSL4048 weighs up to 24.6 kg (54.1 lb) without media
and up to 34.2 kg (75.2 lb) with media (48 cartridges). The MSL8048 weighs up to 46.6 kg (102.7
lb) without media and up to 66.5 kg (151.7 lb) with media (48 cartridges). The MSL8096 weighs
up to 46.6 kg (102.7 lb) without media and up to 68.8 kg (151.7 lb) with media (96 cartridges).

When moving the library, to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the library: 1) observe
local health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material handing, 2) always
remove all tapes to reduce the overall weight of the library, and 3) obtain adequate assistance
to lift and stabilize the library during installation or removal.

The library is installed easily into the HPE Standard Series Racks, HPE Enterprise Series Racks,
HPE Advanced Series Racks, HPE Rack System/E, and earlier generation HPE 9.5 mm
Square-Hole Racks. You need a #2 and a #3 Phillips screwdriver for this procedure.

30 Installing the tape library

• Two rails

• Hardware packets containing M6 screws.

Select the hardware packet for your rack

Applicable racksPacket label

HPE supported racks with 7.1 mm round holes in the rack column7.1 mm Round-Hole Rack

HPE supported racks with 9.5 mm square holes in the rack column9.5 mm Square-Hole Rack

Install the rails

1. Using the screws from the packet for your rack and a #3 Phillips screwdriver, secure the
front of one rail to the front of the rack. The support platform of each rail is tapered, narrowing
towards the rear.

2. Extend the rail to the depth of the rack and secure the rail to the back of the rack.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the other rail.

Installing the library in a rack 31

4. For the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 insert the clip nuts on the front of the rack in
the locations shown. These will be used to secure the library to the rack.

MSL8048 and MSL8096MSL4048

2. Rail screw location1. Clip nut location

4. U marker3. Bottom of the library

Install the library in the rack

1. Slide the library onto the rails.

2. 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. Tighten the captive screws
on each side of the library until they are seated.

Installing the tabletop conversion kit

The Rack to Tabletop Conversion Kit supports the edges of the library, but is not a structural top.

IMPORTANT: Do not place any weight on top of the tape library, even with the cover installed.

To install the cover:

32 Installing the tape library

1. Place the cover on a flat, level surface behind the device.

2. Slide the device into the cover until the front panel of the device is aligned with the cover
(see Figure 16 (page 33)).

Figure 16 Installing the tabletop conversion cover

3. Tighten the captive screws on the front panel until the cover is secure.

Installing tape drives

If the library does not have a tape drive installed, install the tape drives now. If the library already
has a tape drive and you purchased additional tape drives, you can install them now or wait until
after the library installation is complete.

To install tape drives:

Installing tape drives 33

1. Locate an appropriate vacant drive bay on the back of the library.

MSL2024:

The first tape drive should be installed in the bottom drive bay. If the first tape drive is a
half-height tape drive, you can install an additional half-height tape drive in the top bay.

MSL4048:

The first tape drive should be installed in the bottom drive bay. Install each additional tape
drive in the drive bay directly above the existing tape drives. If you leave a space and later
add a tape drive in the space, the new tape drive will be assigned the next higher drive
number, leaving the tape drives numbered out of order. If the settings are restored to the
factory defaults or the library is power-cycled, the drives will be renumbered and you might
need to update the configuration of your backup servers.

NOTE: The library will not operate with a full-height tape drive installed in the second and
third half-height drive bays. Install a full-height tape drive either in the bottom two drive bays
or the top two drive bays.

NOTE: If you plan to partition the library into two logical libraries, the second tape drive
must be installed in the third half-height drive bay. For tape drive locations for two logical
libraries, see “MSL4048 and MSL8096 Tape Libraries partitioned into two logical libraries”

(page 20).

MSL8048 and MSL8096:

The first tape drive should be installed in the bottom drive bay. The MSL8048 and MSL8096
have four tape drive connectors in the locations where full-height tape drives would be
installed. When installing a half-height tape drive, install it in the drive bay directly above a
full-height tape drive or above a half-height drive and half-height face plate pair as shown
in Figure 17 (page 34).

Figure 17 MSL8048 and MSL8096 locations for half-height drives

NOTE: If you plan to partition the library into two logical libraries, the second tape drive

must be installed in the third drive half-height bay. For tape drive locations for two logical
libraries, see “MSL4048 and MSL8096 Tape Libraries partitioned into two logical libraries”

(page 20).

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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.

4. Tighten the blue captive screws with your fingers to secure the tape drive to the chassis.

CAUTION: All drive bays without tape drives installed must have drive bay covers installed.

Installing a redundant power supply

If you have a redundant power supply for the MSL4048, MSL8048, or MSL8096 tape library, you
can install it now or wait until the installation process is complete.

To install the redundant power supply:

1. Verify that the power to the library is off and the power cord is not attached.

2. On the back of the library, locate the second power supply bay, which is directly above the
existing power supply.

3. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws that attach the bay cover to the chassis.

4. Position the new power supply on the alignment rails and push it into the library until it is
flush with the back panel.

5. Tighten the blue thumbscrews by hand to secure the power supply to the chassis.

Installing a redundant power supply 35

Changing the SCSI address (parallel SCSI drives only)

The pre-configured SCSI address for all full-height tape drives in the MSL2024 and MSL4048,
and for all drives in the MSL8048 and MSL8096 is 4. For half-height drives in the MSL2024 and
MSL4048, the bottom drive of any pair has SCSI address 4 and the top drive has SCSI address

5. If these pre-configured addresses will not be unique on a bus, you must change the SCSI ID
of one or more tape drives before connecting the library to the computer.

To change the SCSI ID:

1. Plug the power cord into the power connector on the back panel and then plug the cord into
the power outlet.

2. From the front panel, push the round power button to power on the device.

3. From the front panel, set the new SCSI ID for any drives that must have a different SCSI
ID. For the MSL2024, see “Changing the SCSI address — parallel SCSI drives

(Configuration> Change Drive)” (page 98). For the MSL4048, MSL8048, or MSL8096, see
“Changing the drive configuration (Configuration > Drives)” (page 123).

4. Power off the device by depressing the power button on the front panel.

TIP: The SCSI ID can also be changed from the RMI Configure > Drive screen once the RMI
is configured. See “Changing the drive configuration” (page 72).

Connecting the FC cable

1. Remove the FC port caps if necessary. Attach one end of the FC cable to Port A on the tape
drive.

2. Attach the other end of the FC cable to a switch or HBA.

NOTE: Using both ports on a dual-port drive requires path failover or multipath capability in
the host application.

Connecting the SAS cable

1. Determine which end of the cable to plug into the HBA.

• 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.

• For a SAS fanout cable, the end of the cable with a single connector is the HBA end.

2. Attach the HBA end of the SAS cable to the HBA port.

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3. Attach the drive end of the cable to Port A on the tape drive.

If you are using a SAS fanout cable, attach one mini-SAS connector to the port on each tape
drive. The unused ends of the SAS fanout cable are single channel and not suitable for use
with disk arrays. Use the other ends to connect additional tape drives, or coil and secure
them to the rack to minimize stress on the connectors.

NOTE: Each tape drive uses one channel and the cable recommended for use with the
library maps each of the four channels from the HBA to one channel on the drive end.

You can plug any of the four drive connectors into any tape drive.

TIP: Mini-SAS connectors are keyed. Do not force a mini-SAS connector into the tape
drive’s port because they might be keyed differently.

NOTE: SAS signal rates require clean connections between the HBA and tape drive. Do not
use adapters or converters between the HBA and the tape drive. For reliable operation, use a
maximum SAS cable length of 6 meters.

Connecting the parallel SCSI cable

NOTE: LTO-3 and LTO-4 tape drives are Ultra 320 SCSI LVD devices. Use only cables and
terminators specified for Ultra 320 or labeled as MultiMode. LTO-2 tape drives are Ultra 160
SCSI LVD/SE devices; use only cables and terminators specified for Ultra 160 or Ultra 320, or
labeled as MultiMode.

NOTE: For optimal performance, a parallel SCSI tape drive should be the only device on the
bus.

To connect the parallel SCSI cable to the device:

1. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that the host server be powered off before attaching
new devices.

2. Attach one end of the parallel SCSI cable (included in the accessory package) to one of the
connectors on the back panel of the tape drive.

3. Attach the other end of the parallel SCSI cable to the connector on the parallel SCSI host
bus adapter or to the connector on the previous device on the parallel SCSI bus.

Connecting the parallel SCSI cable 37

NOTE: The host bus adapter should be Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS). A
Single-Ended (SE) SCSI host bus adapter works, but severely degrades performance and
limits cable length. If any SE devices are on the same parallel SCSI bus, all of the devices
on the parallel SCSI bus slow to SE speed, which severely degrades performance. Never
attach an LTO-3 or LTO-4 tape drive to an SE SCSI bus.

4. Attach the terminator to the remaining parallel SCSI connector on the back panel of the tape
drive if the tape library is the last or only device on the parallel SCSI bus. Otherwise, attach
one end of a parallel SCSI cable to the remaining port and the other end to the next device
on the parallel SCSI bus. Make sure the last device on the parallel SCSI bus is properly
terminated.

IMPORTANT: For the library and tape drives to operate correctly, each SCSI tape drive
must have a SCSI terminator unless the tape drive is part of a properly terminated chain.
This includes tape drives without an attached SCSI cable.

Powering on the library

WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

• Use an approved power cord. If you have questions about the type of power cord to use,
contact your authorized service provider.

• You must use a power cord rated for your product and for the voltage and current marked
on the electrical ratings label of the product. The voltage and current rating of the cord must
be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product.

To power on the tape library:

1. If you plan to use the RMI, connect an Ethernet cable to a working LAN connection and to
the Ethernet connector on the back of the tape library.

2. Attach the power cable to the power connector on the back panel of the tape library.

3. Plug the power cable into the nearest properly grounded power outlet.

4. Power on the tape library by pressing the power button located on the front panel. Check
the LCD screen to make sure it has power. If not, 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. When the initialization sequence is complete, the Home
screen is displayed. If the inventory takes over five minutes, the splash screen is displayed.
Press any button to see the Home screen.

5. Plug in the host server and all attached devices.

6. Power on any other devices you powered off earlier.

7. Power on the server.

Configuring the tape library

Now that the tape library is connected to the host and powered on, configure it for your
environment.

To configure the tape library:

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1. Set the administrator password. Setting an administrator password provides access to the
administrator functions with the RMI or OCP, and restricts access to administrator functions
to only those who know the administrator password. The tape library comes with a null
administrator password, which until set allows unrestricted access to all administrative
functions through the OCP but not the RMI. Once the administrator password has been set
from the OCP, it can be changed from either the OCP or RMI. (For the MSL2024, see

“Changing the administrator password (Configuration > Change Admin Password)” (page 96).

For the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096, see “Changing the administrator password

(Configuration > Set Admin Password)” (page 124).)

2. Set the date and time. The date and time are used by the tape library to record events and
should be set during the initial installation process. (See “Setting the date and time

(Configuration > Library Date/Time)” (page 100).) (For the MSL2024, see “Setting the date
and time (Configuration > Library Date/Time)” (page 100). For the MSL4048, MSL8048, and

MSL8096, see “Setting the Library date and time (Configuration > Set Date and

Time)” (page 126).)

3. Configure the tape library network settings. Configuring the tape library network settings
enables you to monitor, configure, and control most tape library functions from the RMI. By
default, the device will obtain an IP address from an IPv4 DHCP server. Optionally, you can
configure the device to use a static IP address. Once logged into the RMI, you can administer
further network changes through the RMI. (For the MSL2024, see “Configuring network

settings (Configuration > Configure Network Settings)” (page 101). For the MSL4048,

MSL8048, and MSL8096, see “Changing the network configuration (Configuration > Network

Configuration)” (page 124).)

The device supports IPv4 and IPv6 Internet Protocols. By default, the device is configured
to use IPv4, the most common version. You can enable IPv6 or both Internet Protocols from
the OCP or RMI. You must finish configuring IPv6 from the RMI. (See “Changing the network

configuration” (page 73).)

4. Configure the Fibre Channel ports (Fibre Channel tape drives only).

Table 10 Recommended FC port settings

LTO-6 and earlier generationLTO-7Parameter

AutomaticAutomaticFibre speed

Auto DetectPort type

• Loop if the drive has a direct
connection to the host HBA

• Automatic if the drive is
connected to a switch

The drive will choose the appropriate settings. To change the settings from the RMI, see

“Changing the drive configuration” (page 72). To change the settings from the OCP, see
“Changing the drive configuration — Fibre Channel drives (Configuration> Change Drive)”
(page 98) for the MSL2024 or “Changing the drive configuration (Configuration >
Drives)” (page 123) for the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096.

Verifying the connection

To verify the connection between the host computer and the tape library:

1. Install the application software and/or drivers that are compatible with the tape library. Backup
software packages might require additional software or licensing to communicate with the
robotics. For software compatibility information, see the Data Agile BURA Compatibility
Matrix at:

http://www.hpe.com/storage/buracompatibility

Verifying the connection 39

2. Verify the connection between the library and the host:

• Install the Library & Tape Tools Diagnostic/Installation Check 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.
Run the Library & Tape Tools Installation Check from the programs menu to verify
your connections. L&TT is available without cost at:

http://www.hpe.com/support/TapeTools

• Confirm that the host server's operating system recognizes the library. In Windows, look
for tape drives and media changers in the Device Manager.

For more information on verifying the connection of parallel SCSI devices, consult the
operating system documentation.

Labeling and loading the tape cartridges

The library will power on without cartridges, but needs cartridges before performing data read
and write operations, or any tests or operations that transfer cartridges.

The library will operate without barcode labels on the cartridges. Using barcode labels in production
environments improves inventory time in the library and eases cartridge handling processes
outside the library.

Labeling tape cartridges

Attaching a bar code label to each tape cartridge enables the library and application software to
identify the cartridge quickly, thereby speeding up inventory time. Make it a practice to use bar
code labels on your tape cartridges.

LTO Ultrium tape cartridges have a recessed area located on the face of the cartridge next to
the write-protect switch. Use only this recessed area for attaching the adhesive-backed bar code
label. Only apply labels as designated.

IMPORTANT: The misuse and misunderstanding of bar code technology can result in backup
and restore failures. To ensure that your bar codes meet Hewlett Packard Enterprise quality
standards, always purchase them from an approved supplier and never print bar code labels
yourself. For more information, see the Bar Code Label Requirements, Compatibility, and Usage
white paper available from the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Information Library.

Loading cartridges

You can use the mailslot to import and export tape cartridges. Or, to load or unload multiple tape
cartridges at a time, remove the magazines and load the cartridges into them.

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1. Remove one of the magazines from the library with the RMI or OCP:

• RMI: see “Releasing and replacing the magazines” (page 82).

• MSL2024 OCP: see “Unlocking, removing, and replacing magazines (Operations >

Unlock Left or Right Magazine)” (page 104).

• MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 OCP: see “Unlocking, removing and replacing

magazines (Operations > Unlock Left/Right Magazines)” (page 127).

The library will not perform any other action while a magazine is out of the device.

2. Insert the tape cartridges into the slots. See “Magazines” (page 47).

3. Replace the magazine into the library.

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3for each of the other magazines.

Verifying the installation

Verify that the device has the current firmware revision.
To see the firmware revision on the MSL2024 front panel:

1. From the Home screen, press Next until the display shows Status/Information. Press Enter.

2. Press Next until the display shows Library Information. Press Enter.

3. Press Next until the display shows the Firmware Rev.
To see the firmware revision on the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 front panel:

1. Use the control keys to navigate to Info > Identity > Library.

2. The Library Controller FW Revision field shows the library firmware revision.

To find the current firmware revision, visit the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support website at

http://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc.

If necessary, update the device firmware:

• From the RMI, see “Determining and updating firmware ” (page 84).

• From the MSL2024 OCP, see “Upgrading firmware (Support > Library FW Upgrade, Support>

Drive FW Upgrade)” (page 109).

• From the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 OCP, see “Updating library and drive firmware

(Support > FW Upgrade)” (page 129).

• Using Library and Tape Tools (L&TT), which can be downloaded free of charge from http://

www.hpe.com/support/TapeTools.

After configuring the tape library, you can save the configuration settings to a USB flash drive
from the OCP or to a file from the RMI Configuration > Save/Restore screen. Having a backup
of the tape library configuration is helpful when recovering from a configuration error, setting up
multiple devices with similar configurations, or if the tape library needs service. See “Saving and

restoring the device configuration and restoring factory defaults” (page 80).

Configuring additional features

The tape library has many features to customize it for your organization.

• Naming the tape library, which is done from the RMI Configuration > Network screen. See

“Changing the network configuration” (page 73).

• Partitioning a library with multiple tape drives into logical libraries. See “Changing the system

configuration” (page 66).

• Enabling and configuring SNMP network management or Command View TL TapeAssure.
See “Configuration > Network Management” (page 75).

Verifying the installation 41

• Setting up email event notification. See “Setting event notification parameters” (page 79).

• To use the RMI and OCP in Japanese, enable the Japanese language option through the

RMI. See “Changing the system configuration” (page 66).

42 Installing the tape library

3 Tape cartridges and magazines

This chapter explains which media to use with the tape library, and how to label and write-protect
your tape cartridges. Careful labeling and handling of the tape cartridges will prolong the life of
the tape cartridges and the tape library.

Tape cartridges

Use the data and cleaning tape cartridges designed for your model of tape library.

NOTE: The LTO-3 and later tape drives support both rewriteable and WORM data cartridges.
Write-Once, Read-Many (WORM) data cartridges provide an enhanced level of data security
against accidental or malicious alteration of data on the tape cartridge. The WORM data cartridge
can be appended to maximize the full capacity of the tape cartridge, but you will be unable to
erase or overwrite data on the cartridge. WORM data cartridges are clearly identified by their
distinctive, two-tone cartridge color. To see whether your backup or archive software application
supports WORM cartridges, see the Storage Media website at http://www.hpe.com/info/

storagemedia.

Using and maintaining tape cartridges

CAUTION: Do not degauss LTO data cartridges! These data cartridges are pre-recorded
with a magnetic servo signal. This signal is required to use the cartridge with the tape drive. Keep
magnetically charged objects away from the cartridge.

To ensure the longest possible life for your data cartridges, follow these guidelines:

• Use only the data cartridges designated for your device.

• Clean the tape drive when the Clean drive LED is illuminated.

CAUTION: Use only Ultrium Universal cleaning cartridges.

• Do not drop a cartridge. Excessive shock can damage the internal contents of the cartridge
or the cartridge case itself, making the cartridge unusable.

• Do not expose data cartridges to direct sunlight or sources of heat, including portable heaters
and heating ducts.

• The operating temperature range for data cartridges is 10 to 35º C. The storage temperature
range is -40 to +60º C in a dust-free environment in which relative humidity is always between
20 percent and 80 percent (non-condensing).

• If the data cartridge has been exposed to temperatures outside the specified ranges, stabilize
the cartridge at room temperature for the same length of time it was exposed to extreme
temperatures or 24 hours, whichever is less.

• Do not place data cartridges near sources of electromagnetic energy or strong magnetic
fields such as computer monitors, electric motors, speakers, or X-ray equipment. Exposure
to electromagnetic energy or magnetic fields can destroy data and the embedded servo
code written on the media by the cartridge manufacturer, which can render the cartridge
unusable.

• Place identification labels only in the designated area on the cartridge.

Labeling tape cartridges

The device contains a bar code reader that reads the tape labels and stores the inventory data
in memory. The device then provides the inventory information to the host application, OCP, and
RMI. Having a bar code label on each tape cartridge enables the bar code reader to identify the

Tape cartridges 43

cartridge quickly, thereby speeding up inventory time. Make it a practice to use bar code labels
on your tape cartridges.

TIP: The bar code scanner must scan each tape or the back of the storage slot until it reads
the bar code label for the cartridge or storage slot, or determines that the slot is empty. The bar
code scanner can identify a properly labeled cartridge on the first scan. It can identify an empty
slot on the second scan. It will try several more scans and then tap on the cartridge before
determining that an unlabeled cartridge is in the slot, which takes about four times as long as
identifying a properly labeled cartridge. The inventory time for an MSL8048 or MSL8096 filled
with unlabeled cartridges is about 30 minutes. Even if you do not need the bar code information,
use bar code labels to speed up inventory time.

A proper bar code label includes the Media ID in the last two characters of the bar code. LTO-3
and earlier generation tape drives prevent later generation media from being loaded into the
drive. If an LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, or LTO-7 tape drive is installed in the library or is in the removed
state, the library will not load an unlabeled cartridge into an LTO-3 or earlier generation tape
drive.

Though not recommended, checking Ignore Barcode Media ID in the RMI Configuration >
System screen will keep the tape library from interpreting bar code Media IDs.

The host software might track the following information via the associated bar code:

• Date of format or initialization

• Tape's media pool

• Data residing on the tape

• Age of the backup

• Errors encountered while using the tape (to determine if the tape is faulty)

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’s quality
standards, always purchase them from an approved supplier and never print bar code labels
yourself. To purchase bar code labels, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Storage Media website
at:

http://www.hpe.com/storage/storagemedia

For more information, see the Bar Code Label Requirements, Compatibility and Usage white
paper available from http://www.hpe.com/support/storage.

LTO tape cartridges have a recessed area located on the face of the cartridge next to the
write-protect switch. Use this area for attaching the adhesive-backed bar code label. Only apply
labels as shown:

Figure 18 Apply the label within the recessed area

IMPORTANT: The bar code label should only be applied as shown, with the alphanumeric

portion facing the hub side of the tape cartridge. Never apply multiple labels onto a cartridge
because extra labels can cause the cartridge to jam in a tape drive.

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Write-protecting tape cartridges

All rewriteable data cartridges have a write-protect switch to prevent accidental erasure or
overwriting of data. Before loading a cartridge into the device, make sure the write-protect switch
on the front of the cartridge is in the desired position.

• Slide the switch to the left to allow the device to write data to the cartridge (see

“Write-protecting the data cartridge” (page 45), 1).

• Slide the switch to the right to write-protect the cartridge. An indicator, such as a red mark
or small padlock, is visible showing that the cartridge is write-protected (see “Write-protecting

the data cartridge” (page 45), 2).

Figure 19 Write-protecting the data cartridge

2. Write-protected1. Write-enabled

4. Bar code label3. Write-protect switch

5. Insertion arrow

Read and write compatibility

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Ultrium data cartridges are fully supported and compatible with all
Ultrium tape products (see “Backward read compatibility” (page 45)). Because Hewlett Packard
Enterprise Ultrium media is Ultrium logo compliant, it can be used with any other non-Hewlett
Packard Enterprise tape drivethat bears the Ultrium logo.

Table 11 Read and write compatibility

LTO-7 driveLTO-6

drive

LTO-5
drive

LTO-4
drive

LTO-3 driveLTO-2

drive

LTO-1
drive

IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleRead onlyRead/WriteRead/WriteLTO-1 media

IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleRead onlyRead/WriteRead/WriteIncompatibleLTO-2 media

IncompatibleIncompatibleRead onlyRead/Write
(no
encryption)

Read/WriteIncompatibleIncompatibleLTO-3 media

IncompatibleRead onlyRead/WriteRead/WriteIncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleLTO-4 media

—
unencrypted

IncompatibleRead only

with

Read/Write
with

Read/Write
with

IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleLTO-4 media

— encrypted

encryption
key

encryption
key

encryption
key

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Table 11 Read and write compatibility (continued)

LTO-7 driveLTO-6

drive

LTO-5
drive

LTO-4
drive

LTO-3 driveLTO-2

drive

LTO-1
drive

Read onlyRead/WriteRead/WriteIncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleLTO-5 media

—
unencrypted

Read only
with

Read/Write
with

Read/Write
with

IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleLTO-5 media

— encrypted

encryption
key

encryption
key

encryption
key

Read/WriteRead/WriteIncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleLTO-6 media

—
unencrypted

Read/Write
with

Read/Write
with

IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleLTO-6 media

— encrypted

encryption
key

encryption
key

Read/WriteIncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleLTO-7 media

—
unencrypted

Read/Write
with

IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleLTO-7 media

— encrypted

encryption
key

CAUTION: LTO-2 and LTO-3 tape drives require the most recent firmware to immediately
identify LTO-4 media. Without the most recent firmware, loading an LTO-4 cartridge into an earlier
generation drive can result in a long media identification and unload time. The drive might not
identify the media and then return a load error before the application software times out waiting
for the load. For proper operation, keep tape drives updated to the most recent firmware.

Ordering tape cartridges

Use Hewlett Packard Enterprise storage media to prolong the life of the tape drive. To learn more
about, or to purchase media, see:

http://www.hpe.com/info/storagemedia

Table 12 LTO-4 Ultrium 1760Ultrium 1760 and 1840 tape drive

Part numberCartridge type

C7974AHPE LTO-4 Ultrium 1.6TB RW Data Cartridge, green

C7974WHPE LTO-4 Ultrium 1.6TB WORM Data Cartridge, two-tone (green and gray)

C7978AHPE Ultrium universal cleaning cartridge, (50 cleans), orange

Table 13 LTO-5 Ultrium 3000Ultrium 3000 and 3280 tape drive

Part numberCartridge type

C7975AHPE LTO-5 Ultrium 3TB RW Data Cartridge, blue

C7975WHPE LTO-5 Ultrium 3TB WORM Data Cartridge, two-tone (blue and gray)

C7978AHPE Ultrium universal cleaning cartridge, (50 cleans), orange

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Table 14 LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 tape drive

Part numberCartridge type

C7976AHPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB MP RW Data Tape, purple

C7976BHPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB BaFe RW Data Tape, purple

C7976WHPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB MP WORM Data Tape, two-tone (purple and gray)

C7976BWHPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB BaFe WORM Data Tape, two-tone (purple and gray)

C7978AHPE Ultrium universal cleaning cartridge, (50 cleans), orange

Table 15 LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 tape drive

Part numberCartridge type

C7977AHPE LTO-7 Ultrium 15TB MP RW Data Tape, blue

C7977BHPE LTO-7 Ultrium 15TB BaFe RW Data Tape, blue

C7977WHPE LTO-7 Ultrium 15TB MP WORM Data Tape, two-tone (blue and gray)

C7977BWHPE LTO-7 Ultrium 15TB BaFe WORM Data Tape, two-tone (blue and gray)

C7978AHPE Ultrium universal cleaning cartridge, (50 cleans), orange

Magazines

The device has removable magazines. Magazine access is password protected. For safety
reasons, the robotic motion is stopped when a magazine is removed.

The magazines can be released using the OCP, the RMI, or by a manual release. Hewlett Packard
Enterprise recommends releasing the magazine using the OCP or RMI. The magazine must only
be removed manually when the OCP or RMI process has failed, or the device no longer has
power.

IMPORTANT: To manually release a magazine, see “Releasing the magazines

manually” (page 145). However, this manual process should only be used if the magazine cannot

be released using the OCP or the RMI.

The slot numbering scheme for the MSL2024 is shown in Figure 20 (page 48).

Magazines 47

Figure 20 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 21 (page 48), Figure 22 (page 49), and

Figure 23 (page 49).

Figure 21 MSL4048 slot numbering with mailslot disabled

48 Tape cartridges and magazines

Figure 22 MSL8048 slot numbering with mailslot disabled

Figure 23 MSL8096 slot numbering with mailslots disabled

When the MSL4048 or MSL8048 mailslot, or the MSL8096 lower-left mailslot is enabled, all of
the storage slot numbers are adjusted, as shown in Figure 24 (page 50). The storage slots in
the other magazines are renumbered accordingly.

Magazines 49

Figure 24 MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 lower-left magazine slot numbering with
mailslot enabled

On the MSL8096, when the upper-right mailslot is enabled, the numbering of the storage slots
in the other magazines is not affected. Mailslot numbering for the upper-right magazine when
just the upper-right mailslot is enabled is shown in Figure 25 (page 50). When both mailslots are
enabled, the mailslot numbers in the upper-right magazine are adjusted, as shown in

Figure 26 (page 50).

Figure 25 MSL8096 upper-right magazine slot numbering with only the upper-right mailslot
enabled

Figure 26 MSL8096 upper-right magazine slot numbering with both mailslots enabled

TIP: For the slot numbering for your library in its current configuration, see the RMI's Viewing

the tape cartridge inventory (page 64).

50 Tape cartridges and magazines

4 Operating the tape library

The tape library can be operated by the following methods:

• Remote management interface (RMI) — this interface lets you monitor and control the
tape library from a web page. You can access most tape library functions from the RMI.

• Operator control panel (OCP) — this interface lets you operate the device from the front
panel.

• Host backup software — You can perform any functions provided by the backup software.

NOTE: The device's network settings must be configured and the administrator password set

to use the RMI.

Using the RMI

Overview

The RMI lets you monitor and control your device through the World Wide Web (WWW). The
RMI hosts a dedicated, protected Internet site that displays a graphical representation of your
device.

Before using the RMI, you must configure the device network settings and set the
administrator password with the OCP. (See “Configuring network settings (Configuration >

Configure Network Settings)” (page 101) and “Changing the administrator password (Configuration
> Change Admin Password)” (page 96).)

To start the RMI, open any HTML browser and enter the IP address of the device in the browser's
address bar.

TIP: Check the Help screens in the RMI for additional information. The help pages are updated
with most firmware updates and often contain technical details that are not contained in this
document. To access RMI help, click Help on the right side of the Web page banner, as shown
in “Getting help” (page 54).

The following functions are available through the RMI:

• “Identity ” (page 54)

“Viewing static device information” (page 54)◦

◦ “Viewing static drive information” (page 56)

◦ “Viewing network information” (page 59)

• “Status” (page 60)

“Viewing dynamic device information” (page 60)◦

◦ “Viewing dynamic drive information” (page 62)

◦ “Viewing the tape cartridge inventory ” (page 64)

• “Configuration” (page 66)

“Changing the system configuration” (page 66)◦

◦ “Changing the drive configuration” (page 72)

◦ “Changing the network configuration” (page 73)

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◦ “Configuration > Network Management” (page 75)

◦ “Changing the administrative password” (page 77)

◦ “Setting date/time” (page 78)

◦ “Setting error log mode” (page 79)

◦ “Setting event notification parameters” (page 79)

◦ “Saving and restoring the device configuration and restoring factory defaults” (page 80)

• “Operations” (page 81)

“Moving media” (page 81)◦

◦ “Updating the current media inventory” (page 82)

◦ “Releasing and replacing the magazines” (page 82)

• “Support” (page 83)

“Performing general diagnostics” (page 83)◦

◦ “Service - Service restricted” (page 83)

◦ “Determining and updating firmware ” (page 84)

◦ “Rebooting the device” (page 85)

◦ “Viewing logs” (page 85)

◦ “Cleaning tape drive” (page 86)

◦ “Downloading a support ticket” (page 86)

Login

To login, select the Account Type, enter a password if required, and then click Sign In. See

Figure 27 (page 52).

Figure 27 RMI login page

Account Types:

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• User—no password is required (leave the password box blank).

• Administrator — the administrator password is required. The same administrator password

is used for the RMI and OCP. There is not a default administrator password; the administrator
password must be set with the OCP before it can be used with the RMI. If the administrator
password is lost, contact Hewlett Packard Enterprise customer service to generate a
temporary password that will grant administrator access.

• Service—access to this level is by Hewlett Packard Enterprise Service personnel only.
The service password is set at the factory. The same service password is used for the RMI
and OCP.

The user login provides access to the Identity and Status options, but not the Configuration,
Operations, and Support options. Administrator level provides access to all screens except for
the Log configuration and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Service screens.

TIP: By default, the administrator password is unset; all of the digits are null. You must set the
administrator password from the OCP to protect the administrator functions on the OCP and
enable the administrator functions in the RMI.

Status pane

The System Status pane (see Figure 28 (page 53)) shows the current device and drive status.
The System Status pane for the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 also shows the power supply
status.

Figure 28 System Status pane

The System Status pane displays the following:

• Updated — the day, date, and time of the most recent status view. This timestamp comes
from your computer and might be different from the tape library Time at the bottom of the
pane. Click your browser's reload button to refresh the system status.

• Library Name — the name of the device, which was set in the Configuration > System screen.

• Status of the tape library and tape drives

The green Status Ok icon indicates that the device is fully operational and that no user intervention
is required.

The blue exclamation point Status Warning icon indicates that user attentionis necessary, but that
the device can still perform most operations.

The red X Status Error icon indicates that user intervention is required and that the device is not
capable of performing some operations.

Using the RMI 53

• Slots (Free/Total) — Free is the number of empty storage slots. Total is the number of
storage slots available to the host software, which does NOT include reserved slots.

• Mailslot — shows whether the mailslot is open, closed, or disabled.

• Library Time — the date and time from the tape library, which can be set from the OCP or

RMI. The tape library Time is updated when the system status is refreshed. The time of the
most recent refresh is the Updated time at the top of the pane. If you call Hewlett Packard
Enterprise Service to request a temporary administrator password, refresh the system status
with your browser reload button and then give the service engineer this Library Time.

• Power Supply Status (MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096)

MSL4048 — Online — The power supply is installed.◦

◦ MSL8048 and MSL8096 — Good — The power supply is functioning correctly.

◦ MSL8048 and MSL8096 — Functional, fan failure — the power supply is supplying

power to the library, but the fan has failed so the power supply could fail soon. The
power supply should be replaced.

◦ Installed, failed — The power supply installed in the unit is not working and the library

no longer has redundant power. The power supply should be replaced.

NOTE: If the MSL4048 has two power supplies and one fails, after a power cycle the
library will not recognize the failed power supply as installed in the library.

The number of power supplies installed in the library is displayed next to the icon.

◦ MSL8048 and MSL8096 — Removed — a power supply was installed in this location

before but has been removed. Power Supply 1 will always show Removed when it is
missing. Power Supply 2 will show Removed until the library is rebooted.

Getting help

For additional information about fields on the RMI screens, click on Help in the upper right corner
(see Figure 29 (page 54)). The help pages are updated with most firmware updates and often
contain technical details that are not contained in this document.

Figure 29 Help button

Identity

Viewing static device information

The Identity > Library page provides static information about the device.

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Figure 30 Identity > Library page

When the library is partitioned into multiple logical libraries, the information for the library and
the logical libraries is presented as shown in Figure 31 (page 55).

Figure 31 Identity > Library page with two logical libraries

You can see, but not modify, the following:

• Serial Number — the electronic serial number for the device. It should match the serial
number printed on the device's label, located on the pull out tab under the drive on the back
of the device. When the library is configured into multiple logical libraries, the serial number
includes the serial number on the device and the logical library number.

• Product ID — how the device identifies itself to the host computer.

• Currently Installed Library Firmware x.xx / y.yy

x.xx is the version of the tape library controller firmware◦

◦ y.yy is the version of the robotics firmware.

Using the RMI 55

• Bootcode Firmware Revision

• Barcode Reader — version of barcode reader in the device.

• Library Controller Version — version of the controller installed in the device.

• Library Mode

Automatic — the device will switch from Sequential to Random mode if it receives media
changer SCSI commands.

◦

◦ Manual — the device will stay in the current mode until another mode is configured by

a user.

◦ Random — the device will not automatically load and unload tapes. Instead, it will wait

for commands from the backup software or the OCP to load and unload tapes.

◦ Sequential — the device will automatically unload the tape in the drive when the host

software sends an unload command to the drive and then automatically load the tape
from the next highest sequentially numbered full slot.

◦ Loop — in Loop mode, the tape library will load the tape from the lowest numbered full

slot after the tape from the highest numbered full slot is unloaded. If Loop is not listed,
the tape library will stop automatically loading and unloading tapes after the tape from
the last full slot is unloaded.

CAUTION: Since loop mode will endlessly cycle through the tapes, it is possible to
overwrite old data. Make sure that there are enough tapes in the tape library or that the
tapes are regularly rotated in and out to ensure that data you want to save is not
overwritten.

◦ Autoload — the device will automatically load the tape from the lowest numbered full

slot on power up.

• WWide Node Name — a world wide unique identifier that the tape library reports over SCSI
and might be used by operating systems or software applications to identify and track the
tape library.

Viewing static drive information

The Identity > Drive page (parallel SCSI), Identity > Drive page (Fibre Channel), and Identity >

Drive page (SAS) provide detailed information about the tape drives. You will only see the fields

that apply to the interface type of the drives installed in this library.

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Figure 32 Identity > Drive page (Fibre Channel)

Figure 33 Identity > Drive page (SAS)

Using the RMI 57

Figure 34 Identity > Drive page (parallel SCSI)

You can see, but not modify, the following:

• Vendor ID — will always be HP.

• Product ID — product identification information that is given by the drive.

• Serial Number — electronic serial number of the drive. It should match the physical serial

number of the drive.

• Firmware Revision — version of the currently installed drive firmware.

• SCSI ID (parallel SCSI drive only) — SCSI address of the drive. The LUN for the tape drive

is 0. If a drive is removed or powered off, its number will be reserved. If a drive is added
between two other drives, it is assigned the next available number. The drive numbers are
persistent until the factory defaults are restored or the library is power cycled.

• World Wide ID (SAS drive only) — world wide unique name for the drive. The World Wide
ID is assigned by the library controller to the drive bay and cannot be changed by the user.
When a tape drive is replaced, the World Wide ID is re-assigned to the replacement drive.

• Physical Drive Slot Number — the physical location of the drive. By default, the drives are
numbered from the bottom of the device up, starting with number 1.

• SCSI Element Address (parallel SCSI or SAS drive) or Element Address (FC drive) —
element address. The SCSI Element Address is set at the factory and can only be configured
by a host application.

• Library LUN Hosted by Drive — Yes, if this drive is hosting the library at LUN 1.

• Data Compression — Yes, if the host has hardware compression turned on for the drive.

• Interface Type — SCSI, Fibre Channel, or SAS

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• WWide Node Name (FC drive only) — world wide unique number for the drive. The library
assigns WWNames to the drive bays. When a tape drive is replaced, the WWName is
re-assigned to the replacement drive.

• Port information for each configured port (FC drive only)

WWide Port Name — world wide unique identifier for the port. The WW Node and Port
Name will be slightly different.

◦

◦ Port Type — the current setting of the drive port. Direct connected devices are typically

Loop. Devices connected to a switch are typically Fabric.

◦ Speed

Viewing network information

The Identity > Network page displays information about the network configuration.

Figure 35 Identity > Network page

You can see, but not modify:

• MAC Address — a unique identifier for the library controller network interface

• Full Qualified Domain Name — the fully qualified domain name for the device

• Clock Synchronization Configuration (SNTP) — When Enabled, the device will obtain the

current time and date from the configured SNTP server.

When IPv4 Addressing is Enabled, you can see, but not modify:

• IPv4 DNS Server 1 and IPv4 DNS Server 2 — addresses of the configured DNS servers
used when DHCP Addressing is not Enabled.

• DHCPv4 Addressing — When Enabled, the device will request an IP address from a DHCP
server each time the device is booted.

Using the RMI 59

• IPv4 Address — the library network address

• Subnet Mask — The network mask of the library controller used when DHCP Addressing is

not Enabled.

• Default Gateway — the gateway used when DHCP Addressing is not Enabled.
When IPv6 Addressing is Enabled, you can see, but not modify:

• Stateless Addressing — when Enabled, the device will generate an address for itself based
on the routing information obtained from a router advertisement and the MAC address. The
device can manage up to five global addresses at the same time, which can be assigned
from different routers.

• DHCPv6 Addressing — when Enabled, the library will request an IP address from a DHCP
server each time the device is booted.

• Static Addressing — when Enabled, the device will use a statically-configured address.

• Static Assigned Address — the IPv6 address when Static Addressing Enabled is On.

Status

Viewing dynamic device information

The Status > Library page displays dynamic information about the device. When you click Refresh,
the status is updated immediately.

Figure 36 Status > Library page

You can see, but not modify, the following:

60 Operating the tape library

• Status — the overall status of the device

The device is fully operational and no user interaction is required.

User attention is necessary, but the device can still perform most operations.

User intervention is required and the device is not capable of performing some operations.

• Cartridge in Transport — the slot number where the tape currently in the robot originated.
None if there is not a tape in the robotic.

• Odometer — the total number of moves the device has performed since its manufacture.

• Total Power On Time — the number of days, hours, and minutes that the device has been

powered on since its manufacture.

• Robotic Status — the current status of the robotics and a description of the operation the
robot is currently performing.

• Internal Temperature — the internal temperature reported by the device.

• Power Supply Status — the current status of each of the installed power supplies. (MSL4048,

MSL8048, and MSL8096)

◦ MSL4048 — Online — The power supply is installed.

◦ MSL8048 and MSL8096 — Good — The power supply is functioning correctly.

◦ MSL8048 and MSL8096 — Functional, fan failure — the power supply is supplying

power to the library, but the fan has failed so the power supply could fail soon. The
power supply should be replaced.

◦ Installed, failed — The power supply installed in the unit is not working and the library

no longer has redundant power. The power supply should be replaced.

NOTE: If the MSL4048 has two power supplies and one fails, after a power cycle the
library will not recognize the failed power supply as installed in the library.

The number of power supplies installed in the library is displayed next to the icon.

◦ MSL8048 and MSL8096 — Removed — a power supply was installed in this location

before but has been removed. Power Supply 1 will always show Removed when it is
missing. Power Supply 2 will show Removed until the library is rebooted.

• Media Removal — Prevented, if the backup software is preventing media removal from the
device. When media removal is prevented, the mailslot and magazine functionality is disabled.

• Left Magazine — Present, if the device senses the presence of the left magazine. (MSL2024)

• Level n. Left Magazine — Present, if the library senses the presence of the left magazine

at level n. The magazine levels are numbered from the bottom of the library to the top. For
example, Level 1. Left Magazine is the bottom magazine on the left side looking at the library
from the front. (MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096)

• Right Magazine — Present, if the device senses the presence of the right magazine.
(MSL2024)

• Level n. Right Magazine — Present, if the library senses the presence of the right magazine
at level n. (MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096)

• Library Control Path Failover — Present, if the library control path failover is enabled.

Using the RMI 61

Viewing dynamic drive information

The Status > Drive page (parallel SCSI), Status > Drive page (Fibre Channel), and Status > Drive

page (SAS) provide detailed information about the drives present in the library. When you click

Refresh, the status is updated immediately.

Figure 37 Status > Drive page (Fibre Channel)

Figure 38 Status > Drive page (SAS)

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Figure 39 Status > Drive page (parallel SCSI)

You can see, but not modify, the following:

• Status of the drive

The drive is operating normally.

The device is functional, but might have an issue that should be addressed.

The drive is in a failed state.

• Cartridge in Drive — information about the cartridge, if any, currently in the drive.

• Drive Error Code — the current drive error code if the drive is in a failed state. See Drive

error codes (page 174) for a list of drive error codes.

• Internal Drive Temperature — internal temperature reported by the drive. The normal
temperature range is provided for reference and varies depending on the type of tape drive.
The tape drive will send out errors if there is any possibility of error due to temperature.

NOTE: The Internal Drive Temperature is not the temperature of the tape path in the drive
nor is this the operating environment temperature.

• Cooling Fan Active — On if the cooling fan is on

• Drive Activity — the current drive activity

• Encryption status — The current status of encryption on the drive.

• Port A Status and Port B Status — current status of the ports

• Speed (Fibre Channel and SAS drives) — the current speed setting of the drive port

• Port Type (Fibre Channel drives only) — the current setting of the drive port. Direct connected

devices are typically Loop. Devices connected to a switch are typically Fabric.

• N-Port ID (Fibre Channel drives only) — Fabric address. Only relevant when in Fabric mode.

• ALPA (Fibre Channel drives only) — Loop address. Only relevant when in Loop mode.

• Hashed SAS address — A short version of the SAS World Wide Identifier (WWI) that is

generated using a well-defined hash algorithm and is suitable for device identification in
most systems. Some management software might report this value.

Using the RMI 63

Viewing the tape cartridge inventory

The Status > Inventory page provides detailed information about the tapes in the tape drives,
with a summary of tapes in magazine slots.

Figure 40 Status > Inventory page

A dark rectangle indicates a full slot, a red rectangle indicates a cartridge with a problem, and a
white rectangle indicates an empty slot.

To see detailed information about the tapes in a magazine, click on the + button to expand the
display for the magazine (see Status > Inventory Media details pane).

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Figure 41 Status > Inventory Media details pane

In the media details pane,

• Slot # — lists “Mailslot” or the index number of each slot in the magazine from lowest to
highest.

• Attn — indicates an attention state for storage slots or provides information on the mailslot
state.

• Status — Full or Empty.

• In Drive — shows when the tape from this slot is in a drive.

• Label — the bar code label data for the tape in the slot.

• Media Loads — the number of times this tape has been loaded into a drive in its lifetime.

This field might be blank if the tape has not been loaded into a drive in this device or if the
inventory has changed.

• Comment — any additional information about the tape in the slot (for example, Clean Tape
if the cartridge is a cleaning tape).

Viewing the security status

When using the encryption kit, you can see, but not modify the following:

• Drive Encryption Status — The encryption status for the drive, including whether the drive
is configured for encryption or not, and whether a requested encryption key has been
received.

• Key Server Token Status — The status for the key server token. The status might indicate
that some keys might not be backed up, even though note of the individual keys show a
status of backup required. In this case, the firmware has detected the presence of keys that
have not been backed up, but cannot uniquely identify them. Always back up the keys on
the token when the key server token status indicates that a backup is required.

CAUTION: If the token is lost or damaged and the encryption keys are not backed up,
neither you nor Hewlett Packard Enterprise can recover encrypted data from tapes encrypted
with the lost encryption keys.

• Serial Number — Serial number of the key server token.

• Firmware Version — Version of firmware on the key server token. The firmware cannot be

updated but a service engineer might request the version when diagnosing an issue.

Using the RMI 65

• Token Name — The name of the token. The name can be changed on the Configuration
> Security screen.

• Number of Keys — The number of keys currently stored on the token. The token can hold
up to 100 keys.

For information about the keys on the token, click Gather Key Information. The RMI displays
a list of information about each key, including the creation date and time. For security reasons,
the encryption keys are not displayed. The key identified as the current key is the key currently
used to encrypt data on all new and formatted tapes in the library that are enabled for encryption
using the encryption kit.

Figure 42 Library Status > Security screen with KMIP enabled

When KMIP is enabled, you can see, but not modify, the following:

• Drive Encryption Status — The encryption status for the drive, including whether the drive
is configured for encryption or not, and whether a requested encryption key has been
received. Click Refresh to update the status.

• Security Status — Shows whether KMIP key management is configured or not. Configure
KMIP in the Configuration > Security screen.

• Signed Certificate — Displays information about the library SSL client certificate.

Serial Number — The serial number provided by the certificate authority that signed
the certificate.

◦

◦ Status — Indicates whether the library deems the certificate to be valid or not.

◦ Valid Between Dates — Displays the time frame when the certificate is valid. These

dates are assigned by the certificate authority, which is typically on the KMIP server.

◦ Common Name — A name that is automatically assigned by the library. Some KMIP

servers require this name to match the library KMIP client user name.

Configuration

Changing the system configuration

Use the Configuration > System page (page 67) to modify the system configuration.

System configuration changes are only applied after the Apply Selections or the Submit button
is selected. After making the selection, a warning page informs you of the impact of the proposed

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change. In some cases a pop-up screen asks you to confirm the change. Many changes also
require the device to reboot. You might need to click Refresh to see the changes.

Figure 43 Configuration > System page with one logical library

When the library is configured into multiple logical libraries, the settings for the library are separated
from those for each logical library, as shown in the Configuration > System page.

Using the RMI 67

Figure 44 Configuration > System page for two logical libraries

To enable logical libraries, select the number of logical libraries in the Logical Libraries pane
and click Apply in that pane. For more information about logical libraries, see “Logical libraries”

(page 18).

The following settings affect all of the logical libraries:

• Mailslot Configuration Enabled (MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8048) — configures the first
slot as a mailslot or storage slot. configures the mailslot in the lower left magazine as a
mailslot or storage slots. The MSL2024 mailslot has one slot; the MSL4048 and MSL8048

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mailslot has three slots. Enabling the mailslot will reduce the total number of storage slots.
The default is disabled.

If the mailslot is enabled, all logical libraries will have access to the mailslot. If allowing all
logical libraries access to the mailslot is a concern or all of the slots are needed as storage
slots, disable the mailslot.

CAUTION: Since the mailslot is located where the lowest numbered storage slot would
be, enabling and disabling the mailslot will re-number all of the other storage slots. After
enabling or disabling the mailslot, update the backup software inventory. You might also
need to re-configure the backup software to adjust the number of storage slots and presence
of the mailslot.

• Mailslot Configuration (MSL8096) — configures the mailslot in the lower-left magazine and
upper-right magazine as mailslots or storage slots. Enabling a mailslot will reduce the number
of storage slots. The default is 0 mailslots enabled.

If the mailslot is enabled, all logical libraries will have access to the mailslot. If allowing all
logical libraries access to the mailslot is a concern or all of the slots are needed as storage
slots, disable the mailslot.

From the MSL8096 RMI, you can enable either or both of the mailslots by selecting the
number of mailslot slots in the Mailslot Configuration drop down list.

◦ 0 disables both mailslots.

◦ 3 enables the lower-left mailslot only.

◦ 12 enables the upper-right mailslot only.

◦ 15 enables both mailslots.

CAUTION: Since the lower-left mailslot is located where the lowest numbered storage
slots would be, enabling and disabling it will re-number all of the storage slots. On the
MSL8096, enabling or disabling the lower-left magazine also affects the numbering of the
slots in the upper-right mailslot. After enabling or disabling the lower left mailslot, update the
backup software inventory. You might also need to re-configure the backup software to
adjust the number of storage slots and presence of the mailslot.

• Auto Clean Enabled — When auto clean is enabled, the device automatically loads a cleaning
cartridge when a tape drive needs to be cleaned. The tape library can load a cleaning
cartridge from any logical library to any tape drive. The device identifies a tape cartridge as
a cleaning cartridge if it has a bar code label that starts with CLN or after an unlabeled
cleaning tape has been loaded into the tape drive.

The device can use a cleaning cartridge from any slot, even if the slot is not active. The
device keeps track of the usage count for each of the cleaning cartridges. When multiple
cleaning cartridges are available, the device will first choose an unknown cleaning cartridge
so the device can start tracking the cartridge's usage count. If the device knows the usage
count for all of the cleaning cartridges, the device will choose the one with the highest usage
count.

Auto cleaning is disabled by default. You can enable automatic cleaning even if there are
no cleaning cartridges in the device. In this case, the device will display a warning message.

CAUTION: Only enable automatic cleaning in either the backup application or the device,
not both.

Using the RMI 69

• Barcode Label Length Reported to Host — the number of bar code characters reported to
the host application. This option provides interchange compatibility with libraries with more
limited bar code reading capabilities. The maximum length is 15 and the default is 8.

NOTE: The industry standard length for bar code labels is 8 total characters. Because of
this, the tape libraries and associated application software (including Command View TL,
HPE Data Protector, and other backup applications) are extensively tested using 8 character
bar code labels. Although the tape libraries might be able to read labels with more than 8
characters, it is not assured that every application will operate correctly with these labels.
For compatibility with other libraries and with applications, use bar code labels with 8
characters.

• Barcode Label Alignment Reported to Host — configures the end of the bar code label
characters to report to the host application when reporting fewer than the maximum number
of characters. For example, when reporting only six characters of the bar code label
12345678, if alignment is left, the device will report 123456. If alignment is right, the device
will report 345678. The default is left.

• Ignore Barcode Media ID — when disabled, the barcode Media ID on the tape cartridges
will be checked by the device. The device will only allow appropriate tape cartridges to be
loaded into tape drives. The barcode Media ID is the last two characters of the barcode. For
example, an LTO-4 labeled cartridge will not be allowed to move into an LTO-3 tape drive.
See “Backward read compatibility” (page 45). When Ignore Barcode Media ID is enabled,
the device will move any tape to any tape drive. If the cartridge is incompatible with the tape
drive, a message will be displayed. Hewlett Packard Enterprise strongly recommends that
all tape cartridges have barcodes with the correct Media ID.

• Magazine access using front panel - Admin password required — when enabled, the
Administrator password is required to remove the magazines from the front panel. When
disabled, the magazines can be removed using the OCP without entering a password. The
default is to require the Administrator password.

• Select Language — The language option affects the text on the RMI, the error messages,
and the help pages. It does not affect the OCP menus, which will always be in English.

• Enable Extended Mode— When the library extender is properly installed and extended mode
is enabled, the libraries will operate as an extended library.

The following settings are configurable for each logical library:

• Library LUN Hosted By Drive — specifies the master tape drive for the logical library. The
default is the lowest numbered tape drive in the logical library. If a logical library has only
one tape drive, it is the master drive for the logical library. If a logical library has more than
one tape drive, you can specify the master. The number is the physical drive number.

• Library Mode — specifies the library mode for each logical library. The default mode is
Automatic.

The device supports three behavior modes: Random, Sequential, and Automatic. The device
automatically detects the required mode from the series of SCSI commands it receives;
however, you can also change the mode. Choose the operating mode based on the
capabilities of the software controlling the tape cartridges.

Random mode — In Random mode, the device does not automatically load tapes into the
tape drives; it waits for commands from the software or operator to load and unload tapes.
Random mode is used with a full featured or a robotics-aware backup application and is the
most common mode of operation. Your backup software must support robotics, which might
require an additional software module.

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Sequential mode — In Sequential mode, the device automatically loads and unloads tapes
from the drive. Sequential mode is used when the backup software is NOT robotics-aware
or was designed for standalone drives only.

In Sequential mode, the logical library will only use the lowest-numbered tape drive in the
logical library.

The operator begins the sequence by loading the desired tape into the tape drive. When a
tape is unloaded for any reason, the device automatically removes the tape from the drive,
returns it to its original slot, then loads the tape from the next available higher numbered
slot.

To further determine how you want tapes loaded into the tape drive while in Sequential
mode, you can set the Loop and Autoload options.

◦ When Autoload mode is set, the device automatically loads the cartridge from the

lowest-numbered full slot into the tape drive. It then follows standard sequential operation.
After configuring Autoload mode, you must do one of the following for Autoload mode
to take effect:

– Power cycle the device from the front panel.

– Reboot the device from the RMI Support > Reboot screen.

– Move the lowest-numbered cartridge to the drive before starting the backup

application. If the mailslot is enabled, the lowest cartridge location will be in the
mailslot.

◦ When Loop mode is on, the original first cartridge in the sequence is reloaded after the

device has cycled through all available cartridges. If Loop mode is off and the last
cartridge has been unloaded, the device stops loading cartridges until you load another
manually.

CAUTION: Use caution when choosing Loop mode because it makes it possible to
overwrite data on previously written cartridges.

When the device is partitioned into logical libraries, each logical library operates as an
independent library. Thus, the device only loads tapes from the slots associated with one
logical library into the tape drive associated with that logical library; it will not load tapes from
slots associated with another logical library. Only the lowest-numbered tape drive in a
multi-drive logical library will be used.

Automatic mode: In Automatic mode, the device switches from Sequential mode into
Random mode when it receives certain SCSI commands. Automatic mode is the default
setting.

• Reserved Slots — The number of slots in the logical library that are not available to the
backup software. You can store cleaning tapes in reserved slots, or leave reserved slots
empty. The slots are reserved from the highest slot number down. The default is to make
the maximum number of slots active. Each logical library must have at least two active slots.

• Enable Library Control Path Failover — This option provides a mechanism where a library
control path that is hosted by a Fibre Channel drive can be reassigned to an alternate drive
retaining all worldwide names, configuration settings, and with minimal interruption to current
operation. The reassignment takes placed when the primary master drive is powered off for
service. This can be helpful to allow a backup to complete when the master drive suffers a
problem and it is necessary to remove the drive for service.
The Alternate Drive for Library Control Path will be displayed as N.A until these requirements
are met:

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◦ The library must have two or more LTO-5 or later generation Fibre Channel drives of

the same type (e.g. LTO-generation and form factor).

◦ If the library is partitioned into multiple logical libraries, each logical library must contain

at least two LTO-5 or later generation Fibre Channel drives.

◦ A host connection via a SAN switch with NPIV is enabled for associated ports.

◦ All drive ports are configured as Fabric.

NOTE: When library control path failover is first enabled, the hardware address for the
library will change.

Windows example: Bus Number 0, Target ID 0, LUN 1 becomes Bus Number 0, Target Id
2, LUN 0

Linux example: /dev/sg3 HP MSL G3 Series 7.41 becomes /dev/sg5 HP MSL G3

Series 7.41

If the library detects a situation when it is necessary to remove the primary master drive or
force a failover, power off the drive from the RMI Configuration > Drive 1 (LUN) screen. This
will disable the drive and pass the library control path to the alternate drive. If the disabled
drive is replaced with a new drive, the library LUN stays with the alternate drive until manually
reassigned back with the RMI Configuration > System > Library LUN hosted by Drive.

• Alternative Drive for Library Control Path — If the library is configured for library control path
failover, select the drive number of the alternative drive.

Changing the drive configuration

This page shows the current configuration of all drives and allows modification to the configuration.
You can also select Power on through this page. (See Configuration > Drive page (parallel SCSI),

Configuration > Drive page (Fibre Channel), or Configuration > Drive page (SAS)).

Figure 45 Configuration > Drive page (Fibre Channel)

For a Fibre Channel tape drive, you can use this screen to configure the FC ports. The port fields
are:

• Speed — Automatic, 1 Gb/s, 2 Gb/s, 4 Gb/s, or 8 Gb/s. Only speeds supported by the drive
are listed. The default is Automatic.

• Port Type — Automatic, Fabric (N), or Loop (NL). Direct connected devices are typically
Loop. Devices connected to a switch are typically Fabric. The default is Automatic.

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• Addressing Mode — addressing mode when the port type is Loop: Hard, Soft, or Hard
auto-select. If the Addressing Mode is Hard, you must configure a fixed ALPA address that
is unique on the loop. If the Addressing Mode is Soft, the system will assign an ALPA during
fabric login. If the Addressing mode is Hard auto-select, the device will acquire an ALPA at
the initial system setup and then fix that as a hard address from then on.

• ALPA — Arbitrated Loop Port Address

Figure 46 Configuration > Drive page (SAS)

Figure 47 Configuration > Drive page (parallel SCSI)

For each parallel SCSI drive, you can change:

• SCSI ID — the SCSI address for a parallel SCSI tape drive.

• Power On — power the tape drive on or off.

Changing the network configuration

Use the Configuration > Network page to modify the current network configuration. When you
request a change, a pop-up box will ask you to confirm the changes.

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Figure 48 Configuration > Network page

You can change:

• Protocol version — selects the Internet Protocols that will be enabled. Select IPv4 only, IPv6
only, or both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols. The default is the IPv4 protocol only.

• Host Name — enter the host name provided by your network administrator for the library.

• Domain name — enter the domain name provided by your network administrator for the

library.

• Enable HTTPS — when On, the RMI can only be accessed through an HTTPS connection.
HTTPs provides authenticated and encrypted transfer of data over the Internet and is
commonly used for secure web communication.

• Disable HTTP (Port 80) — when On, the library cannot be accessed through Port 80.

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• Certificate Size — select the number of bits used for HTTPS encryption. The default is 1024
bits. Using 2048-bit encryption will cause a slight lag in RMI connections.

• Restricted Network Access — when On, disables all non-essential network functionality that
is not required for normal product operation. In most circumstances leave this On.

For IPv4, you can change:

• DHCP Address — when On, the library will request an IP address from a DHCP server each
time the device is booted. The default is On.

• Static Address — configures the IP address if DHCP is not enabled.

• Subnet Mask — configures the network mask of the library controller if DHCP Address is

not On.

• Gateway Address — configures the gateway address if DHCP Address is not On.

• IPv4 DNS Server 1 and IPv4 DNS Server 2 — configures the addresses of up to two DNS

servers if DHCP Address is not On.

For IPv6, you can change:

• IPv6 DNS Server 1 and IPv6 DNS Server 2 — configures the addresses of up to two DNS
servers if DHCPv6 is not enabled.

• Stateless Addressing Enabled — when On, the library will generate an address for itself
based on the routing information obtained from a router advertisement and the MAC address.
The library can manage up to five global addresses at the same time, which can be assigned
from different routers. The default is On.

• DHCPv6 Addressing Enabled — when On, the library will request an IP address from a
DHCP server each time the device is booted. The default is Off.

• Static Addressing Enabled — when On, the library will use a statically-configured address.
The default is Off.

• Static Assigned Address — configures the address when Static Addressing Enabled is On.
You can select the standard prefix, FE80:, or the prefix of a nearby router. Enter the
remainder of the address and click Add.

To remove an IPv6 static IP address, click Delete next to the address in the Current IPv6
Addresses pane.

Configuration > Network Management

Use the Configuration > Network Management page to enable and configure SNMP (Simple
Network Management Protocol), which allows applications such as HPE Systems Insight Manager
(http://www.hpe.com/products/SystemInsightManager) to manage the device. The device supports
both SNMP configuration and SNMP traps. SNMP can only be configured with the RMI; it cannot
be configured with the OCP.

Command View TL TapeAssure provides comprehensive summaries and detailed information
about the properties, performance, utilization, and health of all tape drives and media for all
monitored Hewlett Packard Enterprise libraries. This data can be exported on demand or at
scheduled times to a comma-separated values (.csv) file for analysis with spreadsheet programs
or custom scripts.

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Figure 49 Configuration > Network Management page

You can change:

• SNMP Enabled — When checked, the device can be managed by computers listed in the
SNMP Target IP Addresses field.

• SNMP Target IP Addresses — the IP addresses for up to three computers running IPv4
SNMP management software and up to three computers running IPv6 SNMP management
software. IP addresses will not be cleared if SNMP is disabled, but those targets will no
longer be able to manage the library and will not receive traps from the library. You can
select the SNMP version for each target address.

• Community Name — a string used to match the SNMP management station and device. It
must be set to the same name on both the management station and the library. The default
community name is public.

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• SNMP Trap Notification Filter — the types of events for which the device should send SNMP
traps.

• IPv4 or IPv6 Management Station — IP address of the Command View TL management
station. Only one management station can be configured. If both IPv4 and IPv6 IP addresses
are provided, only the IPv4 address will be used

Configuring HPE Systems Insight Manager for the tape library

The library uses the HPE NetCitizen MIB, which is supported by HPE Systems Insight Manager
(SIM) and many other applications. To detect the library using a remote management application,
such as HPE SIM, you must first add the IP address for the management system as an SNMP
target using the network configuration. SNMP queries are only accepted from configured targets.

To configure the library for use with HPE SIM:

1. From the RMI, add the HPE SIM management station as an SNMP target.

2. If the library IP address is in an HPE SIM automatic discovery IP address list, the SIM
management station will detect the library at the next scheduled scan.

To configure HPE SIM for manual discovery:

1. In the HPE SIM toolbar, click Options > Discovery.

2. Click the Manual tab.

3. Enter the library's IP address or system name.

SIM 5.1 will automatically detect the system type and product name.
To manually identify the library with SIM 5.0 and older:

1. In the HPE SIM System and Event Collections pane, click Systems by Type.

2. In the Systems by Type pane, click All systems.

3. Click the link with the IP address or name of the tape library.

4. Click the Tools & Links tab.

5. Click Edit System Properties.

6. Set System Type to Tape Library.

7. Enter the Product Model of your tape library.

8. Click OK.

Changing the administrator password

Use the Configuration > Password page to change the administrator password for the RMI and
OCP.

NOTE: You must set the administrator password with the OCP before you can access
administrator functionality in the RMI. For MSL2024, see Changing the administrator password

(Configuration > Change Admin Password) (page 96). For MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096,

see Changing the administrator password (Configuration > Set Admin Password) (page 124).

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Figure 50 Configuration > Password page

You can change the:

• Password — The password is exactly eight numbers, each from 0 to 9.

• Password Time Out — The number of minutes that the current administrator login session

will remain logged in without user interaction. The default is 30 minutes.

Setting the date and time

Use the Configuration > Date/Time page to set the date and time.

NOTE: The device does not adjust its time to daylight saving time; the time must be adjusted
manually.

Figure 51 Configuration > Date/Time page

You can change:

• Time — configures the hours, minutes, and seconds for the internal clock. The time is based
on a 24-hour clock, where 1:00 pm is 13:00.

• Date — configures the current month, day, and year for the internal clock.

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• Enable Clock Synchronization — When enabled, the device will use the configured Simplified
Network Time Protocol (SNTP) service to obtain the current date and time.

• SNTP Server Address — the IP address of an SNTP server. The SNTP server can be
configured with either an IPv4 or IPv6 address, or with a host and domain name. If a host
and domain name are entered, the IP address will be resolved from the DNS using that
name. The device will store the resulting address, rather than the name. If the address
changes, enter the name or a new address so the device can find the server again.

• UTC Time Zone Offset — Select the time zone for your area.

• Enable Daylight Savings Adjustment — Enabling daylight saving time will advance the local

time by one hour. This setting does NOT automatically adjust the device time for daylight
saving time based on the calendar. You must manually enable this setting when daylight
saving time starts in your area and disable it when daylight saving time ends.

Setting error log mode

The Configuration > Log page can only be accessed by Hewlett Packard Enterprise Service
personnel.

Figure 52 Configuration > Log page

Setting event notification parameters

The Configuration > Alerts page lets you configure e-mail notification of device events.

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Figure 53 Configuration > Alerts page

You can change the:

• Notification Level — the types of events for which the device should send e-mail

• To Email Address — the address to which to send the reported events (e.g.

[e-mail]). Only one email address can be configured.

• Email Domain — domain of the return e-mail address (e.g. example.com)

• SMTP Server Address — IP address of the SMTP server

Saving and restoring the device configuration and restoring factory defaults

Use the Configuration > Restore defaults page to restore the factory defaults, reset the
administrator password to null, or save the device configuration database to a file. The device
will perform an inventory after the defaults are restored.

IMPORTANT: Once you reset the administrator password to null, you will not be able to access
the administrator functions in the RMI until you set an administrator password through the OCP.
To change the administrator password, use “Configuration > Password page” (page 78).

The saved configuration database will make it easier to recover the device configuration if you
need to replace the chassis or library controller. This feature is also useful when installing multiple
devices. Either save the configuration before configuring the network or ensure that only one
device with the same network configuration is on the network at a time until they have unique
network identities.

For a list of the configuration settings that are saved to file and can be reset to the factory defaults
or restored, see “Default settings” (page 207).

NOTE: You can save the device configuration to a USB flash drive from the OCP. For the
MSL2024, see Saving and restoring the library configuration (Configuration> Save/Restore

Configuration) (page 103). For the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096, see Saving and restoring
the Library configuration (Configuration > Save/Restore) (page 126).

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Figure 54 Configuration > Save/Restore page

IMPORTANT: When the defaults are restored, the library will rediscover and renumber the

tape drives from the bottom of the library up. If a tape drive was added between two other tape
drives since the last time the drives were discovered, that tape drive and the ones above it will
be renumbered. You might need to update the configuration of the backup application when tape
drives are renumbered.

To save the device configuration to a file, click Save and follow the instructions on the RMI to
specify a file location.

To restore the device configuration from a file, browse to the location of the saved configuration
file and click Restore.

NOTE: For security reasons, the system configuration cannot be restored from a file or restored
to the factory defaults when encryption is enabled. Disable encryption from the Configuration
> Security screen before restoring the system configuration from a file or from the factory defaults.

Operations

Moving media

Use the Operations > Move Media page to move tape cartridges within the device.

IMPORTANT: Moving media manually can interfere with backup software operations. Ensure
backups are complete before moving media.

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Figure 55 Operations > Move Media page

To move a tape, select the source and destination and then click the Move button in the center
of the screen to start the move.

Updating the current media inventory

Use the Operations > Inventory page to have the device re-scan the tapes to update the media
inventory.

Figure 56 Operations > Inventory page

Releasing and replacing the magazines

Use the Operations > Magazine page to release the left, right, or both magazines. When you
click Release, the device will unlock the magazine and display Left Magazine Unlocked or
Right Magazine Unlocked on the OCP screen. Once the magazines are unlocked, you can
remove any of the magazines on that side. If you do not remove the magazine within a few
seconds, the device will lock it. When you replace the magazine, the device will inventory the
magazine's tape cartridges.

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Figure 57 Operations > Magazines page

NOTE: To manually release a magazine, see “Releasing the magazines manually” (page 145).

However, this manual process should only be used if the magazine cannot be released using
the OCP or RMI.

Support

CAUTION: Some RMI operations take the device offline. This inactive mode can interfere with
host-based application software, causing data loss. Ensure that the device is idle before attempting
to perform any remote operations that take it offline.

Performing general diagnostics

Use the Support > General Diagnostic page to run general tests to verify the usability and reliability
of the device. Select the test and enter the number of test cycles before starting the test. To
cancel the test early, click on the Stop button.

Figure 58 Support > General Diagnostic page

The available tests are:

• Demo — moves cartridges from the slots to the drives and back. At the end of the test the
cartridges are returned to their original slots.

• Slot to slot — shuffles the cartridges between slots to exercise the robot. At the end of the
test the cartridges are NOT returned to their original slots.

The demo and slot to slot test are intended to show the device operating. For service and
diagnostics, execute the wellness test from the OCP. See “The wellness test” (page 146).

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Service - Service restricted

The Support > Hewlett Packard Enterprise Service page page can only be accessed by service
personnel to execute detailed tests on the different components of the device or special read/write
diagnostics on the drives.

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Figure 59 Support > HPE Service page

Determining and updating firmware

Use the Support > Firmware page to see the current version of the device and drive firmware,
and upload new firmware. The firmware files must be in the L&TT format with the .frm file
extension. You can find firmware files on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support website at

http://www.hpe.com/support. After the firmware is updated, the device or tape drive with updated

firmware is reset.

CAUTION: Do not interrupt the device while a firmware update is in progress. Updating the
tape drive firmware can take several minutes because the firmware is transferred through a serial
connection.

The library only supports signed firmware image upgrades and downgrades. Once firmware that
uses code signing is loaded, the firmware will reject all unsigned images. If you attempt to load
an unsigned firmware image, the RMI displays an invalid firmware version error message:

If you see this message, download the latest signed firmware image from the MSL website at

http://www.hpe.com/info/msl.

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Figure 60 Support > Firmware page

Rebooting the library

Use the Support > Reboot page to do a soft reset of the device, which will run the Power On Self
Test (POST) and scan for a new inventory. The RMI web page will refresh itself after a short time
delay. This time should be sufficient to reload the page. However, during a reboot, the connection
to the device might be lost. If the connection is lost, you will have to reload the page manually.

Figure 61 Support > Reboot page

Viewing logs

From the Support > Library Logs page you can see the device logs. The available logs are: Error
Trace, Informational Trace, Warning Trace, Configuration Change Trace, and Standard Trace.

The log entries are displayed in order of most recent to oldest. The format for the log entries is:
YY.MM.DD HH.MM.SS.ss LIB/ERR<80 89 62 40

• YY.MM.DD — the date displayed as Year.Month.Day

• HH.MM.SS.ss — the time displayed as Hour.Minute.Second.Hundredths of a second

• First code — hard or soft error. The code after LIB/ERR (80 in the example) will be 80 or

40. 80 indicates a hard error, 40 indicates a soft error.

• Second code — the main error code (89 in this example). See Error codes (page 149) for a
list of error codes and recovery procedures.

• Third code — the sub-code (62 in this example). See Error sub-code descriptions (page 166)
for a list of sub-codes.

• Fourth code — sub-code-specific information for factory use only

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Figure 62 Support > Library Logs page

Cleaning the tape drive

Use the Support > Clean Drive page to clean the tape drives.

• Slot # — select the slot number of the cleaning tape

• Drive — select the drive to be cleaned

Figure 63 Support > Clean Drive page

Downloading a support ticket

Use the Support > Support ticket page to download a support ticket for the library or tape drives.
The support ticket can help a service engineer or system administrator diagnose a device problem.

NOTE: LTO 2 and 3 tape drives must be empty to download support tickets. LTO 4 tape drives
with firmware newer than H36W (FC), B34W (parallel SCSI) or U24W (SAS) will automatically
generate a support ticket during an unload and you can download that ticket at any time. LTO 4
tape drives with older firmware must be empty to download a support ticket. Gathering a current
ticket for an LTO 4 tape drive might cause a temporary performance decrease while the ticket
is generated.

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Figure 64 Support > Support Ticket page

Using the RMI 87

Using the MSL2024 OCP

The OCP on the front of the device includes a 2-line by 16-character green backlit liquid crystal
display (LCD), four function keys, and four LEDs. This panel provides everything you need to
monitor the device status and control its functions.

The following functions are available through the OCP:

• “Unlocking the mailslot (Unlock Mailslot)” (page 92)

• “Status/Information” (page 92)

“Inventory (Status/Information > Inventory)” (page 93)◦

◦ “Library information (Status/Information> Library Information)” (page 94)

◦ “Drive information (Status/Information > Drive Information)” (page 94)

◦ “Component status (Status/Information > Component Status)” (page 95)

◦ “Network information (Status/Information > Network Information)” (page 95)

• “Configuration” (page 96)

“Configuring logical libraries (Status/Information > Set Logical Libraries)” (page 96)◦

◦ “Changing the administrator password (Configuration > Change Admin Password)”

(page 96)

◦ “Setting the number of reserved slots (Configuration > Set Reserved Slot Count)”

(page 97)

◦ “Configuring the mailslot (Configuration > Configure Mailslot)” (page 97)

◦ “Bar code reporting format (Configuration > Barcode Format Reporting)” (page 97)

◦ “Changing the SCSI address — parallel SCSI drives (Configuration> Change Drive)”

(page 98)

◦ “Setting the master drive (Configuration > Set Master Drive)” (page 99)

◦ “Setting behaviors (Configuration > Library behavior)” (page 99)

◦ “Setting the date and time (Configuration > Library Date/Time)” (page 100)

◦ “Configuring network settings (Configuration > Configure Network Settings)” (page 101)

◦ “Configuring automatic cleaning (Configuration > Configure Auto Cleaning)” (page 102)

◦ “Restoring factory defaults (Configuration > Restore Defaults)” (page 102)

◦ “Saving and restoring the library configuration (Configuration> Save/Restore

Configuration)” (page 103)

• “Operations” (page 104)

“Unlocking, removing, and replacing magazines (Operations > Unlock Left or Right
Magazine)” (page 104)

◦

◦ “Cleaning a tape drive (Operations> Clean Drive)” (page 104)

◦ “Moving tapes in the library (Operations > Move Tape)” (page 105)

◦ “Updating tape cartridge inventory (Operations > Perform Inventory)” (page 106)

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◦ “Rebooting the library (Operations> Reboot library)” (page 106)

◦ “Enabling password locks (Operations > Enable Library Password Locks)” (page 106)

• “Support” (page 107)

“Powering a drive on or off (Support > Power On/Off Drives)” (page 107)◦

◦ “Running the demonstration (Support > Run Demo)” (page 107)

◦ “Running the slot to slot test (Support > Run Slot To Slot Test)” (page 108)

◦ “Running the wellness test (Support > Run Wellness Test)” (page 108)

◦ “Upgrading firmware (Support > Library FW Upgrade, Support> Drive FW Upgrade)”

(page 109)

◦ “Forcing the drive to eject a tape (Support > Force Drive To Eject Tape)” (page 111)

◦ “Viewing logs (Support > Library Error Log)” (page 110)

◦ “Downloading a support ticket (Support > Download Support Ticket)” (page 110)

LED indicators

The operator panel includes four LEDs that provide a summary of the device status as detailed
in Figure 65 (page 89).

Figure 65 LEDs

Ready. Illuminated when power is on. Blinking during tape drive or robotics activity.Green1.

Clean. Illuminated when a cleaning cartridge should be used.Amber2.

Attention. Illuminated if the device has detected a condition that requires attention.Amber3.

Error. Illuminated if an unrecoverable error occurs. A corresponding error message displays

on the LCD screen.

Amber4.

Library home screen

The first line of the Home screen displays the device's product name. The second line displays
a brief status message.

Drive status definitions are listed in Table 16 (page 90).

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Table 16 Drive status

DefinitionStatus

Drive has a tape inserted, but there is no activityIDLE

Drive is readingRD

Drive is forwardingFWD

Drive is writingWR

Drive is loading a tapeLD

Drive is unloading a tapeULD

Drive is cleaningCLN

Drive is rewindingRWD

Drive is seekingSEEK

Performing a tape move or tape exchange operationMOV

Drive is erasing a tapeERASE

Drive is calibratingCAL

Performing a testTEST

Performing a firmware upgrade operationUPGR

DecryptingDCR

EncryptingENC

OCP buttons

The four OCP buttons, described in Figure 66 (page 90), let you traverse the OCP menu structure
and enter information.

Figure 66 OCP buttons

Cancels the current menu option, returns to the previous menu level, or returns to the Home screen.Cancel

Enters the menu or selects the option displayed on the LCD screen.Enter

Selects the previous item or value in the currently displayed menu.Previous

Selects the next item or value in the currently displayed menu.Next

Understanding the menu structure

The OCP options are organized under five menus: Unlock Mailslot, Status/Information,
Configuration, Operations, and Support.

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NOTE: The Unlock Mailslot menu is only displayed when the mailslot is enabled. To enable
the mailslot, see “Configuring the mailslot (Configuration > Configure Mailslot)” (page 97)

From the Home screen, press Enter to bring up the first menu item. From a menu, use the
Previous and Next keys to cycle through the menus, press Enter to see the first option in the
menu, or press Cancel to return to the Home screen.

From an option, use the Previous and Next keys to cycle through the options in the menu, press
Enter to select the option, or press Cancel to return to the menu list.

The menu structure is shown in Figure 67 (page 91).

Figure 67 Library menu tree

The administrator password accesses all of the available functionality, except for the Service
Area. A user without the administrator password has access to the Unlock Mailslot and
Status/Information menus.

Entering the administrator password

TIP: By default, the administrator password is unset; all of the digits are null. You must set the
administrator password from the OCP to protect the administrator functions on the OCP and
enable the administrator functions in the RMI.

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Options that require a password will prompt for a password before allowing access to the restricted
screens. Once entered, the administrator password does not need to be entered again unless
there is no user activity for five minutes or the password lock is enabled.

The number 1 should be flashing. To enter the password, do the following:

1. From the OCP, press Next to scroll to the first number of the password.

2. Press Enter. The number you selected is replaced with an asterisk (*), and the cursor
proceeds to the next text box.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you have entered all eight numbers. After the last number has
been entered, the screen continues to the restricted area.

NOTE: If you forget the administrator password, you cannot enter a new password. You must
call your customer service representative.

Unlocking the mailslot (Unlock Mailslot)

The mailslot in the left magazine is used only with host system software that supports this feature.
The mailslot feature allows you to insert or remove a single tape without removing the entire
magazine. The benefit of using a mailslot is that the device will not inventory the rest of the slots
in the magazine so the device can return to service sooner. The mailslot is in the left magazine.

NOTE: The Unlock Mailslot menu is only displayed when the mailslot is enabled. To enable
the mailslot, see “Configuring the mailslot (Configuration > Configure Mailslot)” (page 97)

To access the mailslot:

1. From the Home screen, press Next until the screen displays Unlock Mailslot. Press Enter
to select.

2. The mailslot ejects automatically. Pull the mailslot out to access the tape (see “Removing a

tape from the mailslot” (page 92)).

3. The screen displays Close Mailslot.

4. Remove the tape cartridge from the mailslot and insert a different tape cartridge.

5. Push the magazine back into the device.

Figure 68 Removing a tape from the mailslot

Status/Information

The Status/Information menu provides access to the following status options:

• “Inventory (Status/Information > Inventory)” (page 93)

• “Library information (Status/Information> Library Information)” (page 94)

• “Drive information (Status/Information > Drive Information)” (page 94)

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• “Component status (Status/Information > Component Status)” (page 95)

• “Network information (Status/Information > Network Information)” (page 95)

To access the Status/Information menu:

1. From the Home screen, press Previous or Next until the screen displays Status/Information.
Press Enter to select.

2. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays your selected function. Press Enter to
select.

Inventory (Status/Information > Inventory)

This option provides information on which slots have cartridges and which are empty. The second
line on the screen displays one of:

• Full (tapes without bar code labels)

• Bar code identification from the tape

• Empty

The device has the following inventory locations:

• Mailslot

• Left magazine

• Right magazine

• Drive 1

• Drive 2 (if two drives are present)

Each location provides different information:

• Drive or Mailslot: For example, the screen might display Mailslot AESO32L3, where
AESO32L3 is an the bar code number on the tape, or it might display Full or Empty.

• Left or right magazine: The screen might display Left Magazine or Right Magazine. The
second line on the display indicates which slots have a tape or are empty. Slots in the left
magazine are numbered 1-12 or 1-11, and slots in the right magazine are numbered 12-23
or 13-24. Each slot is represented by a character, as shown in Table 17 (page 93).

Table 17 Display indication definitions

DefinitionCharacter displayed

Slot has a tapeX

Slot is empty-

Mailslot is enabled but does not have a tapem

Mailslot has a tapeM

Slot has a cleaning tapeC

Media needs attention, often as a result of a damaged or incompatible cartridge!

NOTE: If the mailslot is enabled, the storage slot count is reduced.

To view more details about the contents of each slot, press Enter when the screen displays
either Left Magazine or Right Magazine.

To view the tape inventory:

1. From the Home screen, press Previous or Next until the screen displays Status/Information.
Press Enter to select.

2. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays Inventory. Press Enter to select.

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3. By using Previous or Next, you can select from the following inventory locations:

• Mailslot

• Left magazine

• Right magazine

• Drive 1

• Drive 2 (if two drives are present)

4. To view the inventory of a magazine, press Enter when the OCP displays Left or Right
Magazine. The OCP will display the contents of the lowest numbered slot in the magazine.

The display will show the tape bar code number, Full, or Empty.

5. Use Previous or Next to scroll through the remaining slots in the magazine. Press Cancel
to choose another inventory location.

6. To view the inventory of a tape drive, press Previous or Next until the screen displays Drive
1, or Drive 2. The display will show the tape bar code number, Full, or Empty. Press Enter
to view the source of the tape loaded in the drive. For example, Drive 1 Tape Source = Slot
2, indicates that the tape in Drive 1 was loaded from slot 2.

Library information (Status/Information> Library Information)

To obtain information about your device:

1. From the Home screen press Previous or Next until the screen displays Status/Information.
Press Enter to select.

2. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays Library Information. Press Enter to select.

By using Previous or Next, you can select from the following information screens:

• Library Time

• Firmware rev.

• Product ID

• Serial number

• SCSI ID and LUN (SCSI devices only)

• Slots and Mailslots

• Master drive

• Odometer

• Power On Time

• WWide Node Name for the FC node to which the library is connected. (Fibre Channel

devices only)

Drive information (Status/Information > Drive Information)

To obtain drive information:

1. From the Home screen, press Previous or Next until the screen displays Status/Information.
Press Enter to select.

2. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays Drive 1 Information or Drive 2 Information.
Press Enter to select.

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3. By using Previous or Next, you can select from the following information screens:

• Serial number

• Drive type

• Firmware revision

• SCSI ID (parallel SCSI tape drives only)

For a Fibre Channel tape drive, you can also select from the following information screens:

• The WWide Node Name for the FC node to which the tape drive is connected.

• The WWide Port Name and Port Type for Port A.

• The WWide Port Name and Port Type for Port B.

World Wide names are assigned automatically; they cannot be configured.

Component status (Status/Information > Component Status)

To obtain component status:

1. From the Home screen, press Previous or Next until the screen displays Status/Information.
Press Enter to select.

2. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays Component Status. Press Enter to select.

3. By using Previous or Next, you can select from the following information screens:

• Drive activity

• Library status

• Drives status

• Fan status

The second line of the screen will display one of the following:

• Good — the component is operating normally.

• Warning — the component might have an issue that should be addressed. The device

is functional.

• Critical — the component has an error condition that should be addressed. The device

might not be fully functional.

• Failed — the component has a known failure and should be replaced.

Network information (Status/Information > Network Information)

To access network settings for the device:

1. From the Home screen, press Previous or Next until the screen displays Status/Information.
Press Enter to select.

2. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays Network Information. Press Enter to
select.

3. Press Previous or Next to access the following information:

• IPv4 Network Enabled or Disabled

• IPv6 Network Enabled or Disabled

• Host Name

• Domain Name

• MAC Address

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4. For IPv4 Network or IPv6 Network, press Enter and then use Previous or Next to access
the network addresses and configuration.

Configuration

The Configuration menu provides access to the following configuration functions:

• “Configuring logical libraries (Status/Information > Set Logical Libraries)” (page 96)

• “Changing the administrator password (Configuration > Change Admin Password)” (page 96)

• “Setting the number of reserved slots (Configuration > Set Reserved Slot Count)” (page 97)

• “Configuring the mailslot (Configuration > Configure Mailslot)” (page 97)

• “Bar code reporting format (Configuration > Barcode Format Reporting)” (page 97)

• “Changing the SCSI address — parallel SCSI drives (Configuration> Change Drive)”

(page 98)

• “Changing the drive configuration — Fibre Channel drives (Configuration> Change Drive)”

(page 98)

• “Setting the master drive (Configuration > Set Master Drive)” (page 99)

• “Setting behaviors (Configuration > Library behavior)” (page 99)

• “Setting the date and time (Configuration > Library Date/Time)” (page 100)

• “Configuring network settings (Configuration > Configure Network Settings)” (page 101)

• “Configuring automatic cleaning (Configuration > Configure Auto Cleaning)” (page 102)

• “Restoring factory defaults (Configuration > Restore Defaults)” (page 102)

• “Saving and restoring the library configuration (Configuration> Save/Restore Configuration)”

(page 103)

To access the Configuration menu:

1. From the Home screen, press Previous or Next until the screen displays Configuration.
Press Enter to select.

2. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays your selected function. Press Enter to
select.

Configuring logical libraries (Status/Information > Set Logical Libraries)

Use Set Logical Libraries to configure a two-drive tape library into one or two logical libraries.
Access to this feature requires the administrator password. For more information about logical
libraries, see “Logical libraries” (page 18).

To change the administrator password:

1. From the Home screen, press Previous or Next until the screen displays Configuration.
Press Enter to select.

2. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays Set Logical Libraries. Press Enter to
select.

3. Enter the administrator password if prompted.

4. Press Previous or Next to scroll through the display until the desired number of logical
libraries is displayed, then press Enter.

Changing the administrator password (Configuration > Change Admin Password)

Use Change Admin Password to set or change the administrator password. Once the
administrator password is set, you must know the administrator password or the service password
to change the administrator password. Passwords consist of exactly eight numbers each between
the values of 0 and 9.

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Screens that require a password prompt for the password before allowing access to the restricted
areas. Once entered, the administrator password does not have to be entered a second time
unless there is no user activity for five minutes. Enter the administrator password if you are
prompted to do so.

To change the administrator password:

1. From the Home screen, press Previous or Next until the screen displays Configuration.
Press Enter to select.

2. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays Change Admin Password. Press Enter
to select.

3. The first number is flashing. Press Previous or Next to change the value of the flashing
number. When the flashing number shows the desired value, press Enter to select.

4. The screen displays the second number flashing. Repeat Step 3 until you have entered all
eight characters. Press Enter to select. After the last number has been entered, the password
has been set to the new password.

NOTE: If you forget the administrator password, you cannot enter a new password. You must
call your customer service representative.

Setting the number of reserved slots (Configuration > Set Reserved Slot Count)

Reserved slots can be accessed by the RMI and the OCP, but are invisible to the host and backup
software. For example, you might keep a cleaning cartridge in a reserved slot if your backup
software does not manage the cleaning process. You can reserve up to 22 slots. Access to this
feature requires the administrator password.

To set the reserved slot count:

1. From the Home screen, press Previous or Next until the screen displays Configuration.
Press Enter to select.

2. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays Set Reserved Slot Count. Press Enter
to select.

3. Enter the administrator password if prompted.

4. Press Previous or Next to scroll through the display until the desired number of slots is
displayed, then press Enter.

Configuring the mailslot (Configuration > Configure Mailslot)

The mailslot is a single slot at the front of the left magazine that you can access without removing
the whole magazine. Loading a tape through the mailslot is faster than opening the magazine
because the device does not need to inventory the rest of the magazine slots when you use the
mailslot. Also, the device can continue to function when the mailslot is open. Access to this feature
requires the administrator password.

To enable or disable the mailslot:

1. From the Home screen, press Previous or Next until the screen displays Configuration.
Press Enter to select.

2. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays Configure Mailslot. Press Enter to select.

3. Enter the administrator password if prompted.

4. The screen displays either Mailslot Enabled or Mailslot Disabled.

5. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays Disable Mailslot? or Enable Mailslot?.
Press Enter when the correct action is displayed.

Bar code reporting format (Configuration > Barcode Format Reporting)

You can configure how the tape bar code is displayed in the OCP and RMI, and how it is reported
to the host software. You can configure the number of characters to display and whether to justify
the numbers to the left or right. For example, when reporting only six characters of the bar code

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label 12345678, if alignment is left, the device will report 123456. If alignment is right, the device
will report 345678. The maximum length is 15 characters. The default configuration is 8 Left.
The OCP displays bar code labels longer than eight characters in an abbreviated form. Access
to this feature requires the administrator password.

To configure the bar code report format:

1. From the Home screen, press Previous or Next until the screen displays Configuration.
Press Enter to select.

2. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays Barcode Format Reporting. Press Enter
to select.

3. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays either Display Format or Host Format.
The second line displays the number of characters and the current format. To change the
current format, press Enter to select either Display or Host. An example of the screen
display is # of characters 8.

4. Press Previous or Next until the desired number of characters is listed. Press Enter to
select.

5. The screen displays either Alignment Left or Alignment Right. Use Previous or Next to
toggle between the two choices. Press Enter to select the correct alignment.

Changing the SCSI address — parallel SCSI drives (Configuration> Change Drive)

CAUTION: If you change the SCSI ID, you might need to cycle power on the host server and
reconfigure your backup software before you can use the device.

This option changes the SCSI address of a tape drive. The tape drive logical unit number (LUN)
will always be LUN 0 on the SCSI address. The library SCSI address will be the same as the
master drive, but will use LUN 1. Access to this feature requires the administrator password.

To change the drive SCSI address:

1. From the Home screen, press Previous or Next until the screen displays Configuration.
Press Enter to select.

2. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays Change Drive 1 or Change Drive 2.
Press Enter to select.

3. Enter the administrator password if prompted.

4. The screen displays the current SCSI ID. Press Previous or Next to change the SCSI ID
number. Press Enter to select. An example of the screen display is Drive 1 SCSI ID 6.

Changing the drive configuration — Fibre Channel drives (Configuration> Change Drive)

This option allows you to configure the FC ports for your tape drive.

Each drive has two ports, A and B.

NOTE: Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that you cable Port A only and that you
configure Port B for Auto Detect on Fibre Speed and Port Type.

To configure the FC settings:

1. From the Home screen, press Previous or Next until the screen displays Configuration.
Press Enter to select.

2. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays Change Drive 1. Press Enter to select.

3. Enter the administrator password if prompted.

4. The screen displays Port A. Press Enter to select and display Fibre Speed.

5. Press Enter to display Set Fibre Speed. Press Previous or Next to toggle through the
speed settings (Auto Detect, 1 Gb/s, 2 Gb/s, 4 Gb/s, or 8 Gb/s). Only speeds supported by
the drive are listed. Press Enter to select the required speed.

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6. The screen displays Port Type. Press Enter to display Set Port Type. Press Previous or
Next to toggle through the port types (Fabric (N), Loop (NL), or Auto Detect). Press Enter

to select the required port type.

7. If you selected Fabric (N) or Auto Detect, configuration is now complete; go to step 9. If
you selected Loop (NL), Set Port Loop Mode is displayed. Press Previous or Next to
toggle through the loop modes (Soft, Hard, or Hard Auto Select). Press Enter to select the
required loop mode.

8. If you selected Soft or Hard Auto Select, configuration is now complete; go to step 9. If you
selected Hard, Set ALPA is displayed with the first number flashing. Press Previous or
Next until the flashing number reads correctly. Press Enter to move to the next number.
Repeat this step until all numbers in the address are correct. Press Enter.

9. Press Enter to save the settings and reset the port.

10. The screen displays Port B.

11. Press Enter to select and display Fibre Speed. Select Auto Detect. Press Enter.

12. Press Enter to select and display Port Type. Select Auto Detect. Press Enter.

Setting the master drive (Configuration > Set Master Drive)

CAUTION: If you change the SCSI ID, you might need to cycle power on the host server and
reconfigure your backup software before you can use the device.

To set the master drive:

1. From the Home screen, press Previous or Next until the screen displays Configuration.
Press Enter to select.

2. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays Set Master Drive. Press Enter to select.

3. Enter the administrator password if prompted.

4. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays either Master Drive Drive 1 or Master
Drive Drive 2.

5. Press Enter to select the displayed configuration. The screen displays either Drive 1 Set
to Master, or Drive 2 Set to Master, and the Ready LED blinks.

Setting behaviors (Configuration > Library behavior)

The library supports three behavior modes: Random, Sequential, and Automatic. The library
automatically detects the required mode from the series of SCSI commands it receives; however,
you can also change the mode. Choose the operating mode based on the capabilities of the
software controlling the tape cartridges. The library mode can be set independently for each
logical library. Access to this feature requires the administrator password.

Random mode: In Random mode, the device does not automatically load tapes into the tape
drive; it waits for commands from the software or operator to load and unload tapes. Random
mode is used with a full featured or a robotics-aware backup application and is the most common
mode of operation. Your backup software must support robotics, which might require an additional
software module.

Sequential mode: In Sequential mode, the device automatically loads and unloads tapes from
the drive. Sequential mode is used when the backup software is NOT robotics-aware or was
designed for standalone drives only.

In Sequential mode, the library will only use the lowest-numbered tape drive.

The operator begins the sequence by loading the desired tape into the tape drive. When a tape
is unloaded for any reason, the device automatically removes the tape from the drive, returns it
to its original slot, then loads the tape from the next available higher numbered slot.

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To further determine how you want tapes loaded into the tape drive while in Sequential mode,
you can set the Loop and Autoload options.

• When Autoload mode is set, the device automatically loads the cartridge from the
lowest-numbered full slot into the tape drive. It then follows standard sequential operation.
After configuring Autoload mode, you must do one of the following for Autoload mode to
take effect:

◦ Power cycle the device from the front panel.

◦ Reboot the device from the RMI Support > Reboot screen.

◦ Move the lowest-numbered cartridge to the drive before starting the backup application.

If the mailslot is enabled, the lowest cartridge location will be in the mailslot.

• When Loop mode is on, the original first cartridge in the sequence is reloaded after the
device has cycled through all available cartridges. If Loop mode is off and the last cartridge
has been unloaded, the device stops loading cartridges until you load another manually.

CAUTION: Use caution when choosing Loop mode because it makes it possible to
overwrite data on previously written cartridges.

When a library is partitioned into logical libraries, each logical library operates as an independent
library. Thus, the library only loads tapes from the slots associated with one logical library into
the tape drive associated with that logical library; it will not load tapes from slots associated with
another logical library.

Automatic mode: In Automatic mode, the device switches from Sequential mode into Random
mode when it receives certain SCSI commands. Automatic mode is the default setting.

To set a behavior mode:

1. From the Home screen, press Previous or Next until the screen displays Configuration.
Press Enter to select.

2. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays Library Behavior. Press Enter to select.

3. Enter the administrator password if prompted.

4. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays Library Mode. Press Enter.

5. The screen displays Set Library Mode, followed by the current library mode: Automatic,
Sequential, or Random. To change the mode, press Enter.

6. Press Previous or Next to scroll through the screens for Automatic, Sequential, or Random.
Press Enter to select the library mode.

7. If you enabled Sequential mode, you can configure the Autoload and Loop options:
a. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays Autoload Mode Disable or Autoload

Mode Enable. To change the Autoload mode, press Enter. The screen displays either
Disable Autoload Mode or Enable Autoload Mode. Press Previous or Next to toggle

between the enabled and disabled screens. Press Enter to select the Autoload mode.
The display shows the new Autoload mode.

b. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays either Loop Mode Disable or Loop

Mode Enable. To change loop mode, press Enter. The screen displays either Enable
Loop Mode or Disable Loop Mode. Press Previous or Next to toggle between the

enabled and disabled screens. Press Enter to select the loop mode.

Setting the date and time (Configuration > Library Date/Time)

NOTE: When setting the hours, the time is based on a 24-hour clock. There is no a.m. or p.m.
designation.

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