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HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape Library firmware release notes Version 4.00 (AK378-96006, July 7, 2008) - Page 3

...• Operator control panel (OCP). • HP Library and Tape Tools (L&TT). HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape Library ﬁrmware release notes 3 Description This release includes updated ﬁrmware for partitioning the Library into logical libraries. Product models All HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape Libraries. Library ﬁrmware version • 4.00 Update recommendation Recommended...

HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel Reference Guide (AG324-96004, June 2006) - Page 3

... product enhancements, newest versions of the HP StorageWorks MSL2024 or MSL4048 tape library. MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel reference guide 1 Additional documentation • HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Getting Started poster • HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Getting Started poster • HP StorageWorks Tape Drive Upgrade and Replacement poster Additional documentation, including...

HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel Reference Guide (AG324-96004, June 2006) - Page 4

... the tape library into a SAN environment. The HP StorageWorks MSL2024 and MSL4048 Fibre Channel libraries are available in the following configurations: MSL2024 tape library • MSL2024 tape library with one full-height Ultrium 960 Fibre Channel drive MSL4048 tape library • MSL4048 tape library with one full-height Ultrium 960 Fibre Channel drive • MSL4048 tape library with...

HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel Reference Guide (AG324-96004, June 2006) - Page 5

... Channel version of this tape library: MSL4048 • Drive Configuration screen • Drive Status screen • Drive Identity screen • Library Identity screen MSL2024 • Drive Configuration menu sequence • Drive Status menu sequence • Library Status menu sequence Configuring drive information MSL4048: Configuration > Drive Configuration MSL2024: Home > Configuration...

HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel Reference Guide (AG324-96004, June 2006) - Page 7

... the Fibre Channel version of changes to the Remote Management Interface (RMI) Please refer to the appropriate Tape Library user and service guide for detailed information about using the Remote Management Interface. Figure 4 Status -> Drive screen MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel reference guide 5 The WW Node and Port Name will find the WWide Port Name...

HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel Reference Guide (AG324-96004, June 2006) - Page 8

Drive fields are: • Speed: Automatic, 1 Gb/s or 2 Gb/s • Port Type: Fabric (N) or ... address. Identity-Library screen Note the additional field that shows the World Wide Node Name. Figure 6 Identity -> Library screen 6 Overview Configuration-Drive screen Figure 5 Configuration -> Drive screen This screen is specific to configure the FC ports on the tape drive. Use this screen...

HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel Reference Guide (AG324-96004, June 2006) - Page 9

... A on Fibre Speed and Port Type. 1. Attach the other end of the library. 4. Select Hard if you want to FC tape drives. Some servers, such as a direct connection to make sure the library is specific to specify an exact address; MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel reference guide 7 Follow the instructions on the server and all attached...

HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel Reference Guide (AG324-96004, June 2006) - Page 11

...Auto Detect, Fabric (N) or Loop (NL)) 6. MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel reference guide 9 HP StorageWorks MSL4048 tape library NOTE: HP recommends that you cable Port A only and that... field shows the desired value, press OK. 5. Highlight Configuration -> Drive 1 and press OK. 2. Figure 7 MSL4048 Operator Control Panel 10. Press OK. 4. Use the navigation buttons to...

HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel Reference Guide (AG324-96004, June 2006) - Page 12

... to allow the system to select an available address each time the tape drive connects to check the link connection for your server configuration does not support changing addresses, try the Auto Detect option. • Check that address for your tape library and is damaged. It provides an intuitive graphical user interface with the...

HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries Addendum (AJ033-96001, August 2007) - Page 2

...), orange C7978A Encryption The Ultrium 4 tape drives support hardware encryption. The Ultrium 1840 is the highest capacity and fastest tape drive in the product documentation kit. WORM data cartridges are not covered in the StorageWorks family. This document contains information about features added to the HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries that are clearly identi...

HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries Addendum (AJ033-96001, August 2007) - Page 3

... the Media ID in a slot. HP strongly recommends keeping your tape drives updated to immediately identify Ultrium 4 media. Compatibility Ultrium tape drives can be AH220A power supplies. Redundant power option (MSL4048 and MSL8096) All MSL8096 Tape Libraries and newer MSL4048 Tape Libraries can write to the Library, order and install the AH220A Power Supply Upgrade Kit. For correct...

HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries firmware release notes (AK378-96019, June 2009) - Page 1

HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries firmware release notes Firmware version 4.60 (MSL2024), 6.90 (MSL4048), 9.30 (MSL8096) Part number: AK378-96019 First edition: June 23, 2009

HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries firmware release notes (AK378-96019, June 2009) - Page 3

...now work correctly for the HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries. A Customer Bulletin is not supported. This release will protect customers currently using a USB flash drive. • HP Library and Tape Tools (L&TT). Fixes • Fixed a case where the master Library in an extended library configuration appeared to the new token. Library firmware version 4.60 (MSL2024...

HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries firmware release notes (AK378-96019, June 2009) - Page 4

... firmware file on the back of the Library. 3. MSL4048 and MSL8096 OCP: 1. Copy the firmware onto the USB flash drive. 2. Insert the USB flash drive into the RMI as the administrator user. 3. The firmware download to the location of the Library firmware file. 4. Download current firmware using HP Library & Tape Tools or from the HP support website...

HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries firmware release notes (AK378-96019, June 2009) - Page 5

... update in the File Selection section of HP Library & Tape Tools (L&TT) from the USB port. Select the Library as the target for that device, it is complete, remove the USB flash drive from the HP website: http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools. 2. HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries firmware release notes 5 4. Click the device to...

HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version - Page 3

... to be another server if you are using a SAN. • You will need the tape driver installed to run the performance tests. The download version is preferred as it could be ... backup server, but it is the latest version. • Install L&TT on the CD that can "see" your tape drive. How do I install L&TT? • L&TT is available for free download from http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools...

HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version - Page 4

How do I run L&TT? 1. Install L&TT 2. Wait for L&TT to work with Select the device you want to scan and find your devices 6. Turn off services that may lock the tape drive such as backup software services and Removable Storage Service (RSM) 3. Double click on the desktop icon 4. Use defaults in pop-ups 5.

HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version - Page 20

... backups be the slower of these two measurements. • Use the Device Performance test to measure the speed of the tape drive. • Use the System Performance Backup Pre-test to the tape. To determine backup performance, you must measure how fast the disks can deliver data and how fast data can be...

HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version - Page 21

...of these two measurements. • Use the Device Performance test to measure the speed of the tape drive. • Use the System Performance Restore Pre-test to disk. Note this test is significantly... slower. To determine restore performance, you must measure how fast data can be read reads from tape and how fast data can be ? Please check with your backup vendor if actual backup performance ...

HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version - Page 26

... any data on the toolbar. 4. Note - Insert the tape in the appropriate drive. 3. It may not be written to a tape is set to Full Tape 5. Install and run L&TT 2. or choose a different compression ratio - The amount of the tape/drive combination. Use the Device Performance test to the tape? Set parameters as the capacity marked on the...