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HP StorageWorks
MSL6000 series tape library user guide
231910-009
Part number: 231910-009
Eighth edition: February 2008
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Legal and notice information © Copyright 2003-2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. This document contains proprie
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Contents About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Contents Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Document conventions and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 HP technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Magazine Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Accessing the Remote Management Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Using Menu Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Move Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Class B equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only.. . . . . . 144 Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Canadian n
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Environmental (All Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Acoustics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Safety and Regulatory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 C Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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23 Drive 0 bus ID data field screen (two-drive model shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 24 Reserved slot locations, SDLT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 25 Reserved slot locations, Ultrium (MSL6030). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 26 Reserved slot locations, lower module, SDLT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 27 Reserve
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70 Library configuration screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 71 SCSI configuration screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 72 Drive configuration screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 73 Functions screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About this guide This guide provides information about: • Becoming familiar with library components. • Installing the library. • Configuring the library. • Operating the front panel. • Using the remote management interface. • Performing maintenance procedures. • Troubleshooting the library. Related documentation In addition to this guide, please refer to other documents for this product: • HP StorageWorks MSL Series Pass-Through Mechanism Reference Guide • HP StorageWorks Network Storage Router
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Document conventions and symbols Table 1 Document conventions Convention Element Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses Medium blue text: Figure 1 Web site addresses Medium blue, underlined text (http://www.hp.com) Bold font • Key names • Text typed into a GUI element, such as into a box • GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as menu and list items, buttons, and check boxes Text emphasis Italics font • File and directory names Monospace font • System output • Code • Text typed a
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HP technical support Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP web site: http://www.hp.com/support/. Collect the following information before calling: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial numbers • Product model names and numbers • Applicable error messages • Operating system type and revision level • Detailed, specific questions For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. HP strongly recommends that cu
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1Introduction Designed for backup operations with high-end networks and high-performance servers, the HP StorageWorks MSL 6000 Series tape libraries are the next generation performers in high-volume backup and archival service. The libraries also feature high availability, maximum storage density, and easy serviceability. The library SCSI interface-to-host system supports Low Voltage Differential (LVD). The tape drives and the robotics control functions each use separate SCSI connections an
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NOTE: Two-drive models are 8.75 in (22.23 cm) in height, sometimes referred to as 5U. Four-drive models are 17.50 in (44.45 cm) in height, sometimes referred to as 10U. Any MSL Series tape library can operate as a standalone unit or can be installed in a rack to form a larger integrated multi unit library configuration. MSL6030/MSL6026 libraries contain up to two tape drives, two removable tape cartridge magazines, and robotics capable of random or sequential tape cartridge operation. MSL606
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1 Tape Drive 0 3 Tape Drive 2 2 Tape Drive 1 4 Tape Drive 3 Figure 1 Library tape drive locations CAUTION: It is critical to ensure that the media you use matches the format of your tape drive. Cleaning cartridges and formatted data cartridges are unique for each drive technology. Damage may occur if inappropriate media is used in tape drives. NOTE: If using mixed media, ensure your software application supports it. NOTE: SDLT 600, Ultrium 1840, Ultrium 960, and Ultrium 460 tape drives do not
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Table 2 Ultrium Tape Drive Capacity and Data Transfer Rate Drive Model Data Capacity Sustained Data Transfer Rate Ultrium 460 200 GB (native) 30 MB/sec (216 GB/hour) 400 GB (compressed) 60 MB/sec (432 GB/hour) Ultrium 960 400 GB (native) 80 MB/sec (576 GB/hour) 800 GB (compressed) 160 MB/sec (1152 GB/hour) Ultrium 1840 800 GB (native) 120 MB/sec (864 GB/hour) 1600 GB (compressed) 240 MB/sec (1728 GB/hour) NOTE: Compressed capacity assumes a 2:1 compression ratio. Ultrium Tape Cartridges NOTE: In
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Make it a practice to visually inspect your tape cartridges when loading or removing them from your tape library. Taking a few minutes to check the condition of your cartridges will lower the risk of repeated failures and help ensure uninterrupted backup. CAUTION: Always discard damaged tape cartridges. If a defective tape cartridge is loaded into a tape drive, it may in turn damage the drive, potentially requiring drive replacement. NOTE: For information on labeling tape cartridges, see ”Lab
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SDLT Tape Cartridges NOTE: In addition to the information provided in this manual, refer to the documentation provided with your media for more information. CAUTION: SDLT tape drives require special cleaning cartridges and data cartridges formatted specifically for SDLT. To avoid damage to your tape drive, it is critical to use appropriate cleaning cartridges, and properly formatted data cartridges. Make it a practice to visually inspect your tape cartridges when loading or removing them fro
