HP StoreEver MSL6480 Tape Library User and Service Guide

IMPORTANT: When encryption is enabled with the encryption kit, the 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 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.
Using an ESKM or KMIP key manager
The library supports integration with the HP Enterprise Secure Key Manager (ESKM) and encryption
key management servers using the Key Management Interoperability Protocol (KMIP) standard.
These key management servers support sharing encryption keys with different HP libraries, even
in different physical locations.
ESKM is an HP encryption key manager for enterprise tape libraries. With the ESKM, encryption
keys can be shared with other HP tape libraries, including the Enterprise System Library (ESL) G3.
The ESKM and KMIP features require the applicable license.
Table 2 MSL6480 ESKM and KMIP licenses
DescriptionPart number
HP StoreEver MSL6480 ESKM Encryption LicenseTC469A
HP StoreEver MSL6480 ESKM Encryption E-LicenseTC469AAE
HP StoreEver MSL6480 KMIP 1.2 Key Manager LicenseD4T76A
HP StoreEver MSL6480 KMIP 1.2 Key Manager E-LicenseD4T76AAE
For instructions on adding the license to the library, see “Managing license keys” (page 48).
The library only supports use of one key manager type at a time. The configured key manager is
enabled independently for each partition using the Expert Partition Wizard. For instructions on
using the Expert Partition Wizard, see “Configuring library partitions” (page 54).
Interface specifications
Interface specifications and requirements for Fibre Channel drives
The FC tape drive can be connected directly to the server with an HBA or through a SAN.
Table 3 FC drive interface speeds
Supported speedsLTO generation
2 Gb, 4 Gb, 8 GbLTO-5, LTO-6
If you plan to connect the library directly to the server, you will need a 2 Gb, 4 Gb, 8 Gb, or 16
Gb FC HBA. An 8 Gb or faster HBA is recommended for LTO-5 and LTO-6 tape drives for optimal
performance. To verify that your HBA is supported on your server and qualified for the library, see
the EBS matrix on the EBS website: www.hp. com/go/ebs. A server that uses FC disks needs at
least two FC ports. Using the same port for disk and tape access will cause performance
degradation.
In a SAN installation, all switches between the host and the library must be of the appropriate
type. For example, a 2 Gb switch in the path might result in performance degradation when
backing up highly compressible data. Configure zoning so only the backup servers may access
the library.
For more information, see Planning the Fibre Channel configuration.
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