HP StorageWorks MSL Library Extender Getting started guide and replacement instructions (AQ746-96002, April 2009)

2 Downloading product documentation
For information about configuring and operating the extended library,
download the HP StorageWorks Library Extender user guide and the
HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 user and service
guide from the HP website:
1. Browse to h
ttp://www.hp.com/support/tape.
2. In the Tape Storage and Media section, select Tape Libraries.
3. Select HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Tape Library.
NOTE:
The same manuals are used for the MSL2024,
MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries.
4. In the Resources for HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Tape Library
section, select Manuals.
5. In the User guide section, download the following documents:
• HP StorageWorks Library Extender User guide
• HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 User
and service guide
• HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 and MSL Encryption Kit User guide,
if the Libraries use the Encryption Kit
3 Determining the master and lower
Library
The Library Extender is installed with two HP StorageWorks MSL Tape
Libraries to combine the cartridge and tape drive slots into a single
extended library.
The upper Library controls the extended library and is called the master
Library. The extended library uses the master Library's operator control
panel (OCP), USB port, and Ethernet connection.
The lower Library is operated by the master Library. Its OCP, USB port,
and Ethernet connection are not used in the extended library
configuration.
The upper Library must be an MSL4048 or MSL8096. The lower Library
can be an MSL2024 or MSL4048.
LowerMaster (upper)
MSL2024 or MSL4048MSL4048 or MSL8096
4 Saving the Libraries' configurations
When the extended Library is configured, many of the individual
Libraries' configuration settings are lost. If you might want to recover
their configurations, for example to separate the Libraries in the future,
save the Library configuration for each Library to a file. See the HP
StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 User and service
guide for instructions on saving the Library configuration.
5 Upgrading the Libraries' firmware
Both Libraries must have firmware that supports the Library Extender,
and the firmware versions for the two Libraries must be compatible with
each other. To ensure that the Libraries have firmware versions that
support the Extender and are compatible, verify that each Library has
the latest released version of firmware. Update to the latest firmware if
necessary.
To find the version of firmware installed on the Library, see the RMI
Support: Firmware screen.
From the MSL4048 or MSL8096 operator control panel (OCP), navigate
to the Info > Identity > Library screen. The Library Controller FW Revision
field shows the Library firmware revision.
From the MSL2024 OCP:
1. From the Home screen, press Next until the display shows
Status/Information. Press Enter.
2. Press Next until the display shows Library Information. Press
Enter.
3. Press Next until the display shows the Firmware Rev.
To find the currently available firmware revisions that support the Library
Extender, visit the h
ttp://www.hp.com/support website and search for
Library Extender. Select the HP StorageWorks MSL Library Extender and
download the most recent firmware revision for each Library.
See the HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 user
and service guide for instructions on updating Library firmware.
6 Enabling extended mode
Enable Extended Mode from the RMI Configuration: System screen or
OCP Configuration > Library menu in both Libraries before installing the
Library Extender.
NOTE:
Extended mode will be enabled but not active until the Library
is powered off and then powered on.
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