HP StoreEver MSL6480 Tape Library User and Service Guide

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Contents

1 Features and overview................................................................................8

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

Back panel overview.................................................................................................................9

Tape drive back panel overviews................................................................................................9

Power supply LEDs..................................................................................................................10

USB ports..............................................................................................................................10

Element numbering.................................................................................................................11

Encryption.............................................................................................................................12

Using the encryption kit......................................................................................................12

Using an ESKM or KMIP key manager..................................................................................13

Interface specifications............................................................................................................13

Interface specifications and requirements for Fibre Channel drives............................................13

SAS specifications..............................................................................................................14

Tape cartridges......................................................................................................................14

Labeling tape cartridges.....................................................................................................15

Using and maintaining tape cartridges.................................................................................16

Write-protecting tape cartridges...........................................................................................16

Read and write compatibility...............................................................................................17

Command View TL TapeAssure.................................................................................................17

Secure Manager....................................................................................................................18

2 Installing the library..................................................................................19

Planning the installation...........................................................................................................19

Pre-installation checklist.......................................................................................................19

Choosing a location...........................................................................................................19

Planning the module and rack layout....................................................................................20

Planning the Fibre Channel configuration..............................................................................20

Planning the SAS configuration............................................................................................21

Planning partitioning into logical libraries..................................................................................22

Preparing the host...................................................................................................................22

Unpacking the shipping containers...........................................................................................23

Identifying module components................................................................................................23

Preparing the top and bottom modules......................................................................................24

Installing the modules in the rack..............................................................................................26

Aligning and connecting modules.............................................................................................31

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

Connecting the Fibre Channel cables........................................................................................34

Connecting the SAS cable.......................................................................................................34

Powering on the library...........................................................................................................35

Initiating the configuration wizard.............................................................................................35

Verifying the host connections..................................................................................................35

Labeling and loading the tape cartridges ..................................................................................36

Verifying the installation..........................................................................................................37

Configuring additional features................................................................................................37

3 Operating the library................................................................................39

Logging in to the library..........................................................................................................40

Using the library main screen...................................................................................................41

Configuring the library............................................................................................................43

Using the Initial Configuration Wizard..................................................................................43

Saving, restoring, and resetting the library configuration.........................................................43

Configuring the date and time format...................................................................................44

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