Hp Storageworks Msl2024 Tape Library User Manual

This document discusses about the configuration procedures for the HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape Library (MSL2024). Install the HP Library & Tape Tools Diagnostic/Installation Check Utility. See the HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tool User guide for instructions for installing L&TT on a computer other than the server. QuickSpecs HP StoreEver MSL2024 and MSL4048 Tape Libraries Product Highlights c04154359 — DA – 13258 Worldwide — Version 45 — April 3, 2015 Page 3 Manageability The MSL Tape Libraries come with web-based remote manageability so they can be easily monitored and managed from across the room or across the globe.

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HP StorageWorks

MSL2024, MSL4048 and MSL8096

Tape Libraries

Product Brief

The HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048 and MSL8096 Tape Libraries offer remarkable storage density without consuming valuable rack space.

The HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048 and MSL8096 Tape Libraries deliver the maximum amount of storage in the minimum amount of space meeting the demands of a wide range of business environments for unattended backup, archive and disaster recovery. The MSL Tape Libraries feature web-based remote management for ease of administration from across the room or across the globe, thus reducing dependencies on local IT staff.

HP MSL Tape Libraries offer customers a choice of LTO Ultrium Tape Drive configurations and either a SCSI, SAS or Fibre Channel interface.

Each MSL Tape Library includes a number of 12-slot removable magazines, including user configurable mail slots(s) and also a bar code reader for efficient media management.

Small and medium businesses requiring an entry-level tape library will benefit from the HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape Library which delivers a compressed capacity of up to 38.4 TB* in a compact 2U form factor when configured with HP LTO-4 Ultrium.

The HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Tape Library gives a compressed capacity of up to 76.8 TB* with HP LTO-4 Ultrium in a 4U form factor for small and medium businesses, unattended workgroups, remote offices and replicated systems.

For large businesses, workgroups or remote offices, the HP StorageWorks MSL8096 Tape Library provides 153.6 TB* of compressed storage capacity in only an 8U form factor when configured with HP LTO-4 Ultrium. With a reliability rating of 2 million mean swaps between failures you can be assured of high end library performance standards. In addition, you may add a second power supply for even greater reliability.

All HP MSL Tape Libraries arrive rack-ready for quick installation in a standard 19' rack, but both the HP MSL2024 and MSL4048 can be converted to a tabletop configuration with a conversion kit.

The HP MSL2024, MSL4048 and MSL8096 Tape Libraries deliver highly reliable, high density storage complete with a remote web-based interface to manage your library from across the globe.

Features and Benefits

Greater value – capacities up to 153.6 TB* with HP LTO-4 Ultrium, MSL Tape Libraries pack the maximum amount of storage into the minimum amount of space.

Data security – to greatly enhance data privacy, the HP StorageWorks MSL Tape Libraries are available with LTO-4 Ultrium hardware encrypting tape drives for secure, high-performance backup. HP also offers an HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 and MSL LTO-4 Encryption Kit designed as an affordable, easy to use, selfcontained encryption solution for MSL libraries.

Manageability – the integrated web-based management capability allows an IT administrator to control and troubleshoot the device remotely, eliminating costly onsite IT resources at remote offices.

Ease of use – all tape libraries include a standard bar code reader to provide faster inventory times and to facilitate tracking of media. The removable 12-slot magazines, two in the MSL2024, four in the MSL4048 and eight in the MSL8096, enable bulk loading of media and also provide a convenient bulk storage unit for moving media off-site. For dedicated import/export of media cartridges, each library includes user enabled mail slots.

Reduced installation time – the MSL2024, MSL4048 and MSL8096 Tape Libraries are delivered as rackready for quick installation in a standard 19' rack; a rack kit is included in the box. A separate rack-to

tabletop conversion kit is available to purchase for the MSL2024 and MSL4048 allowing these libraries to be configured for a desktop environment.

Agility in storage and movement of data – each autoloader includes a user-configurable mail slot for the import/export of media cartridges. The autoloader includes two removable 4-slot magazines for bulk loading of media and also provides a convenient bulk storage unit for moving media off-site. A standard bar code reader provides faster inventory times and facilitates tracking of media.

Investment protection – benefit from a straight-forward upgrade path as your storage capacity and performance needs grow. Tool-free next generation tape drive upgrade kits allow the latest HP Storage Works LTO Ultrium Tape Drives to be added to your library as they become available. A choice of SCSI, FC and SAS tape drive interfaces provide flexible options for installing the library in a SCSI, SAN or SAS environment.

High reliability – HP MSL Tape Libraries provide peace of mind with over 2 million mean swaps between failure. The HP MSL4048 and MSL8096 provide all the reliability features expected with larger tape libraries including a user-installable optional second power supply.

Partitioning – each MSL Tape Library may be partitioned with up to one partition per drive with each partition appearing as an independent library to the host.

The host for each partition may own independent sets of media and utilise different backup application software for maximum flexibility.

Extensive compatibility testing – HP MSL Tape Libraries are supported on a broad range of industry leading servers, operating systems and backup software.

For more information, visit: www.hp.com/go/ebs

* Assumes 2:1 data compression ratio

HP Care Pack services

HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to extend and expand your standard product warranty with easy-to-buy, easy-to-use support packages that help you make the most of your hardware and software investments. They let you choose the support levels that meet your business requirements, from basic to mission critical. They help you contain total cost of ownership.

HP Care Pack warranty extensions can be purchased along with HP products to cost-effectively upgrade or extend your warranty. For many products, post warranty HP Care Pack Services are available when your original warranty has expired.

For more information on these services, contact your local HP representative, authorized HP business partner, or visit: www.hp.com/go/storage/carepacks

Order Information – MSL2024 Tape Library

Order Information – MSL4048 Tape Library

Order Information – MSL8096 Tape Library

For ordering information on tape drive upgrade kits and all other options please refer to the HP StorageWorks MSL Tape Libraries Quickspecs available on hp.com

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Solution

Cause

Message

Sub-code

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Verify that the lower Lib-
rary is an HP Storage-
Works MSL2024 or
MSL4048 Tape Library.

The lower Library is not an HP
StorageWorks MSL2024 or
MSL4048 Tape Library.

Lower Library personality not
matching.

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Update the extended lib-
rary firmware with the cur-
rent firmware bundle,
which will update both Lib-
raries and the Extender
with compatible firmware
versions.

The firmware version of the
Extender is not compatible
with the firmware version of
the master Library.

Extender firmware not match-
ing.

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•

Disable extended mode,
update both Libraries to the
most recent released ver-
sions, and then re-enable
extended mode.

The firmware versions of the
master Library and lower Lib-
rary are not compatible with
each other.

Lower Library firmware level
not matching.

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•

Verify that the master (top)
Library is an MSL4048 or
MSL8096.

The master Library is not an
MSL4048 or MSL8096.

Incompatible height form factor
for master Library.

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Verify that the lower Lib-
rary is an MSL2024 or
MSL4048.

The lower Library is not an
MSL2024 or MSL4048.

Incompatible height form factor
for lower Library.

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•

Power cycle the master
Library. (The master Library
will attempt to download
the Extender firmware to
the Extender when the
master Library is powered
on.)

The firmware upgrade failed,
possibly because of a power
failure during the upgrade
operation.

Extender firmware corrupted

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Additional robotic error sub-codes

The following sub-codes are associated with robotics errors (error 0x80 to 0xA6), which are described
in the HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries user and service guide.
See

Table 10 Sub-codes related to Library robotics errors during movement to extender position

Message

Sub-code

Invalid stack configuration (1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader cannot be part of an extended
library.)

F0

Error during elevator home movement

F1

Error during sled movement to home sensor

F2

Error during sled movement to extender position

F3

Error during rotation movement to extender position

F4

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