HP StoreEver MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries User and Service Guide (AK378-96059, December 2012)

4 Operating the tape library
The tape library can be operated by the following methods:
• Remote management interface (RMI) — this interface lets you monitor and control the library
from a web page. You can access most library functions from the RMI.
• Operator control panel (OCP) — this interface lets you operate the device from the front panel.
• Host backup software — You can perform any functions provided by the backup software.
NOTE: The device's network settings must be configured and the administrator password set to
use the RMI.
Remote management interface (RMI)
Overview
The RMI lets you monitor and control your device through the World Wide Web (WWW). The
RMI hosts a dedicated, protected Internet site that displays a graphical representation of your
device.
Before using the RMI, you must configure the device network settings and set the administrator
password with the OCP. (See “Configuring network settings (Configuration > Configure Network
Settings)” (page 113) and “Changing the administrator password (Configuration > Change Admin
Password)” (page 108).)
To start the RMI, open any HTML browser and enter the IP address of the device in the browser's
address bar.
TIP: Check the Help screens in the RMI for additional information. The help pages are updated
with most firmware updates and often contain technical details that are not contained in this
document. To access RMI help, click Help on the right side of the Web page banner, as shown in
“Getting help” (page 68).
The following functions are available through the RMI:
• “Identity ” (page 68)
“Viewing static device information” (page 68)◦
◦ “Viewing static drive information” (page 70)
◦ “Viewing network information” (page 72)
• “Status” (page 74)
“Viewing dynamic device information” (page 74)◦
◦ “Viewing dynamic drive information” (page 75)
◦ “Viewing the tape cartridge inventory ” (page 77)
• “Configuration” (page 79)
“Changing the system configuration” (page 79)◦
◦ “Changing the drive configuration” (page 85)
◦ “Changing the network configuration” (page 86)
◦ “Configuration: Network Management” (page 88)
64 Operating the tape library