MSL6480 Getting Started Guide (rev 3) (QU625-96331, April 2014)
Powering on the library
Plug the power cables into the power connectors on each module and into power outlets.
TIP: The library has dual redundant power supplies. To increase redundancy, plug each power
cord into a different AC power circuit.
To use the RMI, connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the library module controller
to your network.
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2. Ethernet connector (Base module only)1. Power connectors
Power on the library by pressing the power button on the base module just below the OCP; the
green light will illuminate. When the library is powered on, it inventories the tape cartridges in the
magazines, checks the firmware version on all modules, configures the tape drives, confirms the
presence of the existing modules, and searches for any new modules.
Initiating the configuration wizard
Initiate the Initial Configuration Wizard from the OCP. If the wizard does not start automatically
or you want to restart the wizard, navigate to Configuration > Configuration Wizard to initiate it
manually. The wizard will guide you through configuring the timezone, date and time, and network
settings, setting the administrator password, and then start an initial system test. You can skip items
and stop the wizard at any time. Once you have configured the network settings and set the
administrator password, you can initiate the wizard from the RMI to complete the remaining
configurations.
Verifying the host connections
To verify the connections between the host computer and the library:
1. Install the application software and/or drivers that are compatible with the library. Software
compatibility information is available at www.hp.com/go/ebs. Backup software packages
might require additional software or licensing to communicate with the robotics.
2. Verify the connection between the library and the host using the host server’s operating system
utilities or HP Library and Tape Tools.
HP Library & Tape Tools (L&TT) is available without charge at www.hp.com/support/TapeTools.
L&TT verifies that the unit is connected and communicating with the host server. It also verifies
that the device is functioning and provides diagnostic information.
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