HP MSL6000 series - Manual

12 Document conventions and symbols WARNING! Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death. CAUTION: Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data. IMPORTANT: Provides clarifying information or specific instructions. NOTE: ...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 13 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 numb...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 15 1 Introduction 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 hi...

Introduction 16 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 integra...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 17 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 me...

Introduction 18 Table 2 Ultrium Tape Drive Capacity and Data Transfer Rate Ultrium Tape Cartridges NOTE: In addition to the information provided in this manual, refer to the documentation provided with your media for more information. Also see ” Maintaining Tape Cartridges ” on page 92. CAUTION: HP ...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 19 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. CA...

Introduction 20 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 dam...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 21 Magazines MSL Series tape libraries contain two or four removable tape cartridge magazines that are accessible through the front doors (see Figure 3 ). Figure 3 Library magazines Looking from the front of the library, each left tape magazine includes a mail ...

Introduction 22 Power Supplies MSL Series tape libraries support one or two power supplies depending upon the model (see Figure 4 ). These auto-ranging power supplies are capable of using any nominal AC voltage between 100 VAC and 240 VAC power, at 50 Hz or 60 Hz.Power to the library is supplied thr...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 23 Robotics MSL Series tape library robotics consist of a cartridge shuttle, motor hardware, motor drives, and other support electronics (see Figure 5 ). The four-drive models also contain a vertical axis mechanism that enables the robotics to travel between th...

Introduction 24 procedures will be included with the replacement. In two-drive models, the library controller board cannot be removed. . Figure 6 Library controller board NOTE: The library controller board is not removable in two-drive libraries. 1 Library Controller Board 2 Factory-Defined Accessor...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 25 NOTE: For MSL Series libraries, the library controller board must be installed in the right-hand slot of the card cage area (upper card cage area for the four-drive models). The remaining slots on the library do not support the connections that are required ...

Introduction 26 NOTE: The library controller board must be installed in the right slot of the card cage area (upper card cage area for the four-drive models). Figure 8 Library card cages Embedded Network Storage Router (Optional) Some library models ship with an optional embedded Network Storage Rou...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 27 Figure 9 Library front panel Multi Unit Library Systems MSL Series tape libraries can be stacked in a scalable combination with additional two-drive and four-drive models to form a multi unit library configuration. Through use of a rear-mounted Pass-Through ...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 29 2 Installation This chapter explains how to install an HP StorageWorks MSL Series tape library. Sections in this chapter include: • Converting a Tabletop Model to a Rackmount Model , page 29 • Setting Up the Rackmount Model , page 30 • Converting a Rackmount...

Installation 30 Figure 11 Converting a tabletop model (four-drive model shown) Setting Up the Rackmount Model WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that: • The leveling jacks are extended to the floor. • The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling j...

Installation 34 Figure 15 Securing the library NOTE: Two-drive libraries require four retaining screws; four-drive libraries require two retaining screws. Converting a Rackmount Model to a Tabletop Model Converting to a tabletop model requires a tabletop conversion kit and two people or a mechanical...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 35 Figure 16 Converting a rackmount model (two-drive model shown) Applying Power to the Library To apply power to the library (see Figure 17 ): 1. Connect each supplied power cord X to each power supply receptacle. NOTE: For four-drive models only, the left-han...

Installation 36 NOTE: You can remove the appliqué from the GUI touch screen by catching one corner and carefully lifting it. 3. Wait for power to come on and graphical user interface (GUI) touch screen Z to activate the display. Figure 17 Applying power to the library (four-drive rackmounted library...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 37 See Appendix D, ” Configuration Examples ” beginning on page 165 for a complete listing of potential configurations. Supported SCSI Cables NOTE: For optimum performance, a maximum of one tape drive per SCSI bus is recommended for Ultrium 460, Ultrium 960, an...

Installation 38 Four Tape Drives, Dual Host System Figure 19 shows a typical SCSI cable configuration for a library with four tape drives installed using a dual host system. Figure 19 MSL6060/MSL6052 library SCSI cable configuration (four tape drives, dual host system) NOTE: Daisy-chaining Ultrium 1...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 39 3 Library Configuration This chapter explains how to configure an HP StorageWorks MSL Series tape library for normal operation. Sections in this chapter include: • Changing Default Configuration Settings , page 39 • Setting a SCSI ID , page 39 • Setting Up a...

Library Configuration 40 Figure 20 SCSI option selection screen (two-drive model shown) NOTE: You can move to the next sequential SCSI options screen by touching the T . For example, to set the Drive 0 Bus ID to 3: a. Select the box next to the text “Drive 0 Bus ID:.” The resulting screen (see Figur...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 41 Figure 22 SCSI ID confirmation screen d. Touch OK to confirm. A new SCSI ID now appears in the Drive 0 Bus ID data field (see Figure 23 ). Figure 23 Drive 0 bus ID data field screen (two-drive model shown) 4. Repeat this procedure to set any remaining SCSI I...

Library Configuration 42 NOTE: Reserved slots may be incompatible with some application software. Reserved Slot Numbering Standard tape cartridge slots are numbered from the front of the magazine to the rear (see Figure 24 through Figure 27 ). If you reserve one slot, it becomes Cleaning Slot #0 in ...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 47 Configuring the Network Settings The library automatically obtains an IP address from a DHCP server when the library is powered up. The library also supports user-specified fixed addresses through the front panel. To set a fixed address: 1. On the Menu scree...

Library Configuration 48 Figure 33 Fixed IP address screen 7. Press the Back button repeatedly to return to the Main menu screen. NOTE: You must reboot the library for settings to take effect.

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 49 4 Operation This chapter describes how to operate an HP StorageWorks MSL Series tape library. Sections in this chapter include the following: • Front Panel , page 49 • Library Display Screens and Options , page 53 • Menu Selections , page 60 • Inserting and ...

Operation 50 you can manually open the magazine doors by pushing a small metal pin or paper clip into the mechanical releases (see Figure 35 ). CAUTION: The magazine doors must only be opened manually in an emergency. Failure to follow normal procedures can cause data loss and equipment damage. NOTE...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 51 Indicators The library front panel indicators consist of a GUI touch screen and a library status LED (see Figure 36 and Table 4 ). Figure 36 Library indicators Front Panel and Media Security Locks The following security features are available to help you avo...

Operation 52 • Service—allows access to the administrative menu that lets you view/edit library and SCSI options. NOTE: The library ships with a default service password of 5566. Figure 37 Password levels Each password is represented by four decimal digits that are stored in NVRAM in a range of 0001...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 53 Host System Media can also be reserved by software running on the host. The library provides no GUI touch screen override for this command. Usually, exiting the host software restores media access. In the event of host failure, you can restore media access b...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 55 Technical Support Information Selecting this option via the HP logo displays HP-specific technical support assistance information, including the HP StorageWorks and the HP technical support websites (see Figure 40 ). Figure 40 Technical support information s...

Operation 56 NOTE: The Magazine Access option can be password protected. Figure 42 Magazine access screen (two-drive model shown) Move Media Select this option to display the Move Media screen (see Figure 43 ). The Move Media option lets you remove a cartridge from a tape drive, a data slot in any m...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 57 CAUTION: Remove media from all drives and slots prior to library transport. Figure 43 Move media screen (two-drive model shown) GUI Contrast Controls Select these options to increase or decrease the contrast of the GUI display (see Figure 39 ). Incremental s...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 59 Cartridge Map Selecting this option provides you with a layout of the slots and cartridges that are currently being used in the library. Bar code labels are displayed if enabled and in use. Figure 46 Cartridge map screen (two-drive model shown) Online Select...

Operation 60 Figure 47 Menu screen Menu Selections This section describes the three Menu areas: • View System Data • Edit Options • Utilities View System Data Area The View System Data area lets you select the following screens: • Library Options • SCSI Options • Network Options • Library Info • Car...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 61 Figure 48 View library options screen Table 5 lists and describes the available Library options. Table 5 View Library Options Option Description Library Remains Offline After Power-up Initialization Library does not go online after power-up initialization. Y...

Operation 62 Drive and Slot Numbering Lets you specify whether SCSI elements in the library displays with either zero based or one based. Note that this only affects the GUI touch screen, not the actual SCSI element addresses. The default is Zero Based. Library Mode Lets you set the robotics operati...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 63 SCSI Options Selecting this option lets you view the settings defined from the SCSI option in the Edit Options area (see Figure 49 ). NOTE: You can move to the next sequential SCSI Options screen by selecting the T . To return to the previous SCSI Options sc...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 67 Network Options Selecting this option lets you view the settings defined from the Network option in the Edit Options area (see Figure 50 ). Table 7 on page 68 lists and describes the available options. NOTE: There are no firmware default settings for network...

Operation 68 Library Info Selecting this option lets you display the Miscellaneous Library Info screen ( Figure 51 ). This screen displays the library’s firmware revision, the local IP and Ethernet address that is currently in use, the unit serial number, and the library’s power-on hours. Figure 51 ...

Operation 70 Network Selecting this option lets you define the Network options used to configure the library for your specific needs (see Figure 54 ). Table 7 on page 68 lists and describes the available options. Figure 54 Edit network options screen Passwords Selecting this option lets you define t...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 71 Maintenance Selecting this option lets you perform system maintenance on the library (see Figure 56 ): Figure 56 Maintenance screen The Maintenance menu options are described in Chapter 6, ” Maintenance ” beginning on page 91. Diagnostics Selecting this opti...

Operation 72 NOTE: The Vertical Calibration button is only available on four-drive models. Factory The Factory menu options are intended for use by factory personnel only. CAUTION: Unauthorized use of the Factory option could render the library inoperable. Security Level Selecting this option lets y...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 73 NOTE: Do not add more tape cartridges to the library than its rated slot capacity. CAUTION: Ultrium and SDLT tape drives require special cleaning cartridges and data cartridges formatted specifically for the drive technology. To avoid damage to your tape dri...

Operation 74 Inserting Cartridges into a Magazine A full left-hand magazine is shown in Figure 60 . For two-drive models, the lowest numbered tape cartridge slot Y is the one closest to the front of the left-hand magazine. For four-drive models, the lowest numbered tape cartridge slot Y is the one c...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 75 NOTE: Mail slots must be enabled (firmware default) using the Mail Slot Mode option from the Edit Library Options menu. See Table 5 for more information. NOTE: Disabling a mail slot allows it to be used for an additional data slot, but this may be incompatib...

Operation 76 CAUTION: The misuse and misunderstanding of bar code technology can result in backup and restore failures. To ensure that your bar codes meet HP’s quality standards, always purchase them from an approved supplier and never print bar code labels yourself. For more information, refer to t...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 77 To ensure successful operation of your tape library, place the bar code label entirely within the recessed area, ensuring that no part of the label is outside of it (see Figure 63 ). Figure 63 Proper Ultrium bar code label placement SDLT Labels SDLT tape car...

Operation 78 Figure 64 Attaching a bar code label to an SDLT tape cartridge Media Label Identifiers Be sure to use the proper bar code labels for your drive technology. Table 8 lists the identifier that is found at the end of 7- or 8-character SDLT and Ultrium bar code labels. CAUTION: To ensure tha...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 79 5 Remote Management Interface Many of the same operations performed from the front panel can also be performed remotely using the Remote Management Interface. Sections in this chapter include: • Overview , page 79 • Accessing the Remote Management Interface ...

Remote Management Interface 80 CAUTION: Some options of the Remote Management Interface take the library offline. This inactive mode can interfere with host-based application software, causing data loss. Ensure that the library is idle before attempting to perform any remote operations that will tak...

Remote Management Interface 82 Figure 67 Status screen Using Menu Buttons The Remote Management Interface menu buttons include: • Status , page 82 • Move Media , page 83 • Setup , page 84 • Functions , page 87 • History , page 88 Status Click the Status button to view a display of itemized status in...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 83 • Drive Status (Summary) • Full Drive Status is available through the Full Drive Status button Move Media CAUTION: Do not move tapes while library application software is running. Fatal software faults may occur. This button allows you to move a selected car...

Remote Management Interface 84 Setup Click Setup for button-and-browser controls that let you set library, SCSI, and drive configuration options, also available on the Menu > Edit Options area of the tape library GUI. Figure 69 Setup screen

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 85 Library Configuration Click Library Config to set basic library parameters. Figure 70 Library configuration screen

Remote Management Interface 86 SCSI Configuration Click SCSI Config to SCSI mode and Tape Alert parameters. Figure 71 SCSI configuration screen Drive Configuration Click Drive Config to set the SCSI IDs of the drives. Figure 72 Drive configuration screen

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 87 Functions The Functions pages present button-and-browser controls of selectable files. Figure 73 Functions screen Four functions are available from this screen: • Drive cleaning operation • Timed or Free running library diagnostic • Library flash operation •...

Remote Management Interface 88 History Click History to list files that you can display or download. Scroll down for additional menus. Figure 74 History screen When you select a file, a Save As window appears, letting you select a network destination for the download. When you select Display Trace ,...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 89 5. Select Configure from the tool bar. 6. Select Set Values from the menu. 7. Select the Access tab in the Configure Library window. The default passwords display for levels 1 and 2. 8. Change the default password(s) to a new password and click OK . 9. Click...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 91 6 Maintenance This chapter includes procedures for: • Using the Library Maintenance Menu , page 91 • Maintaining Tape Cartridges , page 92 • Running a Cleaning Cartridge , page 93 • Replacing a Cleaning Cartridge in a Reserved Slot , page 96 • Updating Firmw...

Maintenance 92 Maintaining Tape Cartridges NOTE: In addition to the information provided in this section, refer to the documentation provided with your media for more information. Make it a practice to visually inspect your tape cartridges when loading or removing them from your library. Taking a fe...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 93 Do not use cartridges with: • Tape or leaders that have been touched with bare fingers, as this may transfer oils to the tape head. • Labels used on the top, bottom, sides, or back of the cartridge. Use the label slot or recess only. • More than one label ap...

Maintenance 94 CAUTION: Only perform the Clean Drive menu option when the library displays a message informing you that a tape drive needs cleaning. Excessive, unrequested cleaning can damage the tape drives. CAUTION: Ultrium and SDLT tape drives require special cleaning cartridges and data cartridg...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 95 • The Mail Slot—This location has the advantage of not needing to remove a magazine to use a data cartridge slot, or to reserve a cleaning cartridge slot. • A Tape Cartridge Slot—This location requires removing a magazine to insert a cleaning cartridge in a ...

Maintenance 96 3. Select the Clean Drive menu option from the Maintenance submenu on the front panel display. Note that the Source window defaults to the cleaning slot ( Cln’g Slot 0 ). 4. Select Cleaning . If the default entry is not the tape drive to be cleaned, press Drive in the Destination Elem...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 97 Updating Firmware NOTE: Before upgrading firmware, be sure to generate a support ticket using HP StorageWorks Library & Tape Tools (see page 98). The resulting information may be helpful to your service provider in resolving potential issues that may hav...

Maintenance 98 File . Figure 77 Copying firmware using the Remote Management Interface NOTE: If you select Flash Library from Local File , the *.bin file must be copied from ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/products/storageworks/msl to the /upload directory, which is located on the library at the IP Address/upl...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 99 • Cable assembly, serial RJ11 to DB9 • PC with available serial port Firmware Flashing Procedure 1. Install the MSLUtil.exe on the PC. 2. Copy the firmware image ( *.bin ) into the same directory that the MSLUtil.exe was installed. 3. Connect the library dia...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 101 7 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to identify and resolve the problems that can cause an HP StorageWorks MSL Series tape library to malfunction. Sections in this chapter include: • Identifying Platform Problems , page 101 • Performing Error Recov...

Troubleshooting 102 Performing Error Recovery Figure 79 outlines the recommended steps for error recovery. You should follow this chart in all cases. FSCs are listed in Table 10 on page 103. For general library problems, see ” Troubleshooting General Problems ” on page 135. Figure 79 Troubleshooting...

Troubleshooting 104 0B02 Public Ethernet Set IP Error(The library could not set the IP parameters) • Make sure a valid Ethernet address has been programmed using the LCD touch display. (Menu -> Maintenance -> Library) • Reboot the library 1001 SCSI Firmware Error(Internal SCSI task processing ...

Troubleshooting 108 2092 Open Right Door Fault(Door open sensor time-out detected when open door.) • Press the Ente r button to clear the message. • Cycle power to the library or reboot using the GUI touch screen. • Run sensor test. • Make sure door(s) are closed. 2093 Open Doors Fault(Door open sen...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 135 Troubleshooting General Problems This section includes information on troubleshooting general library problems. For problems that may be related to the host or application software, refer to the host system documentation or the application software instruct...

Troubleshooting 136 Table 11 Troubleshooting General Problems Problem Solution PowerLibrary will not power on. • Check all power cord connections. • Make sure that each power switch is on. • Press anywhere on the GUI touch screen to activate the display and turn on the library. • Verify that the LED...

Troubleshooting 140 Using Diagnostic Support Tools This section describes diagnostic tools available to help troubleshoot and maintain your tape library. Library PerformanceHP-UX host responds slowly, or crashes after connecting to the library. • Check the SCSI IDs of all devices on the host busses ...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 141 HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools To provide continued service to our customers, HP provides the HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (L&TT) software application. L&TT is a diagnostic tool that is designed to aid in the installation and maint...

Troubleshooting 142 Table 12 Library Diagnostic Tests Test Description Cartridge Cycle Cycles cartridges continuously and randomly in bins and mail slots, displaying a count of the type of cycle on the control panel. Press the Start button to begin the test and the Stop button end to end the test. D...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 143 A Regulatory compliance notices This appendix contains regulatory notices for the HP StorageWorks MSL Series libraries. Regulatory compliance identification numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, this product has...

Regulatory compliance notices 144 Class B equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 145 Cet appareil numérique de la class A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Class B equipment This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.Cet appa...

Regulatory compliance notices 146 Japanese power cord statement Korean notices Class A equipment Class B equipment Taiwanese notices BSMI Class A notice

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 147 Taiwan battery recycle statement Laser compliance notices This device may contain a laser that is classified as a Class 1 Laser Product in accordance with U.S. FDA regulations and the IEC 60825-1. The product does not emit hazardous laser radiation. WARNING...

Regulatory compliance notices 148 Dutch laser notice French laser notice AVERTISSEMENT : cet appareil peut être équipé d'un laser classé en tant que Produit laser de classe 1 et conforme à la réglementation de la FDA américaine et à la norme 60825-1 de l'IEC. Ce produit n'émet pas de rayonnement dan...

Regulatory compliance notices 150 Japanese laser notice Spanish laser notice Recycling notices Disposal of waste equipment by users in private household in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household ...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 151 Danish notice Dutch notice Czecholslovakian notice Bortskaffelse af affald fra husstande i den Europæiske Union Hvi s produktet eller det s em b allage er for s ynet med dette s ym b ol, angiver det, at produktet ikke må b ort s kaffe s med andet almindelig...

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MSL6000 series tape library user guide 153 German notice Greek notice Entsorgung von Altgeräten aus privaten Haushalten in der EU Da s Sym b ol auf dem Produkt oder s einer Verpackung wei s t darauf hin, da ss da s Produkt nicht ü b er den normalen Hau s müll ent s orgt werden darf. Benutzer s ind v...

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Regulatory compliance notices 156 Polish notice Portuguese notice Descarte de Lixo Elétrico na Comunidade Européia E s te s ím b olo encontrado no produto ou na em b alagem indica que o produto não deve s er de s cartado no lixo domé s tico comum. É re s pon s a b ilidade do cliente de s cartar o ma...

Regulatory compliance notices 158 Swedish notice Bortskaffande av avfallsprodukter från användare i privathushåll inom Europeiska Unionen Om den här s ym b olen vi s a s på produkten eller förpackningen b etyder det att produkten inte får s länga s på s amma s tälle s om hu s håll ss opor. I s tälle...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 159 B Specifications This appendix lists the following specifications met by HP StorageWorks MSL Series tape libraries: • Power , page 159 • Mechanical , page 159 • Environmental (All Models) , page 160 • Acoustics , page 161 • Safety and Regulatory , page 161 ...

Specifications 162 CE Marking (European Union) Low Voltage Directive, 72/23/EEC, European Union CUL Mark (Canadian UL) CAN/CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1 (standard for safety of information technology equipment) Regulatory Series ID Number ED 1005, Class A Table 20 Regulatory and Product Safety Certifications...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 163 C Electrostatic Discharge To prevent damage to the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor can damage system boards or other stat...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 165 D Configuration Examples This appendix illustrates potential SCSI cabling configurations. NOTE: For a more comprehensive set of SCSI cabling configurations, go to http://www.hp.com/support . NOTE: For step-by-step instructions on how to install and configur...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 167 E Optional Fibre Channel Card The optional Fibre Channel card enables connectivity between MSL Series tape libraries and Fibre Channel based Storage Area Networks (SANs). This allows the libraries to be attached to a Switched Fabric.This appendix includes t...

Optional Fibre Channel Card 168 Connectors and Indicators Figure 82 shows the connectors and indicators for the optional Fibre Channel board. Figure 82 Connectors and indicators NOTE: The Fibre Channel board serial cable is not the same as the library controller board serial cable. The serial pinout...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 169 Ethernet Port The Fibre Channel card has one Ethernet port Z . LED definitions: • Activity - there is port activity • Link - a valid Ethernet link exists Fibre Channel Port The Fibre Channel card has one Fibre Channel port ] . LED definitions: • Green (ACT)...

MSL6000 series tape library user guide 173 Index A abort move status 66 acoustic specs 161 audience 11 authorized reseller, HP 13 auto power-up 61 B bar code 76 , 77 label assignment 62 check digit 62 labels 75 reader 23 base address 65 bus ID 64 bus parity 64 C cable configuration 36 2 tape drives,...

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