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Question posted by lpang on November 28th, 2011

Readable Barcode For Msl4048

what kind the barcode can be read by msl4048?

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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on November 28th, 2011 6:09 PM
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Bar code labels should be purchased from HP or read errors can occur.  Not sure about you but that one time when the backup fails because of a bad bar code is enough for me to just buy the lables.

See the user manual page 29 for more.

http://www.dectrader.com/docs/set3/emr_na-c00611728-1.pdf


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

... with LTO-4 tape drives. • Support added for the Ultrium 1760 parallel SCSI half-height tape drive. • Support added for SNMP version 2. • Ability to save and restore the Library configuration settings to a USB flash drive (from the OCP) or a file (from the OCP to 22. Product models All HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape Libraries. Description...
HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel Reference Guide (AG324-96004, June 2006) - Page 3

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 white papers and best-practices documents are available via the HP web site: http://www.hp.com . MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel reference guide 1 ...
HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel Reference Guide (AG324-96004, June 2006) - Page 4

.... 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 libraryMSL4048 tape library with one full-height Ultrium 960 Fibre Channel driveMSL4048 tape library with two full-height Ultrium 960 Fibre Channel...
HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel Reference Guide (AG324-96004, June 2006) - Page 5

... cable Port A only and that you configure Port B for Auto Detect on page 10. • The speed for each drive in your tape library. It shows the drive status, source slot, tape barcode, error code (if appropriate), drive temperature, status of changes to the Operator Control Panel (OCP) Please refer to configure the FC ports for each...
HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel Reference Guide (AG324-96004, June 2006) - Page 7

... show Port A Status and Port B Status. Identity-Drive screen Figure 3 Identity -> Drive screen Note the additional field that show the MSL2024 tape library RMI interface. Similar information is displayed for the MSL4048 tape library, but there may be slightly different. The WW Node and Port Name will be additional tape drives in this you will find the WWide Port...
HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel Reference Guide (AG324-96004, June 2006) - Page 8

... Note the additional field that shows the World Wide Node Name. Use this screen (or the Operator Control Panel) to FC tape drives. Figure 6 Identity -> Library screen 6 Overview Drive fields are: • Speed: Automatic, 1 Gb/s or 2 Gb/s • Port Type: Fabric (N) or Loop (NL) • Addressing Mode • ALPA Addressing Mode and ALPA are...
HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel Reference Guide (AG324-96004, June 2006) - Page 9

... ALPA (Arbitrated Loop Port Address). Remove the FC port caps if necessary. they require a hard address. MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel reference guide 7 Check the LCD screen to FC tape drives. Turn off and remove the power cables from the tape library, server and all subsequent connections. This Reference Guide is specific to make sure the...
HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel Reference Guide (AG324-96004, June 2006) - Page 11

HP StorageWorks MSL4048 tape library NOTE: HP recommends that you cable Port A only and that you have ... you configure Port B for Auto Detect on Fibre Speed and Port Type. 1. Figure 7 MSL4048 Operator Control Panel 10. a. Highlight Configuration -> Drive 1 and press OK. 2. Use the navigation buttons to move to Step 8. a. MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel reference guide 9
HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048 Tape Library Fibre Channel Reference Guide (AG324-96004, June 2006) - Page 12

...FC fabric. 3 Troubleshooting See the Troubleshooting chapter in correctly. NOTE: HP Library & Tape Tools is provided free with your tape library and is -- and the Link LED on Loop ports. If the screen ... A of the speed, try using the Hard Auto-Select option for your tape drive. If unsure of the tape drive. • The cable is specific to Auto Detect. If the screen shows...
HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries Addendum (AJ033-96001, August 2007) - Page 2

... C7978A Encryption The Ultrium 4 tape drives support hardware encryption. The Library does not provide user access to Ultrium 4 media. This document contains information about features added to the HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries that are clearly identified by their distinctive, two-tone green and gray cartridge color. Write-Once, Read-Many (WORM) data...
HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries Addendum (AJ033-96001, August 2007) - Page 3

... an Ultrium 4 cartridge into an earlier generation tape drive. For example, the inventory time for the load. Redundant power option (MSL4048 and MSL8096) All MSL8096 Tape Libraries and newer MSL4048 Tape Libraries can be identified by 1 three LEDs near the power supply fan. If it does not have a proper bar code label. Though not recommended, checking Ignore Barcode...
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

... errors are now detected. Fixes • Fixed a case where the master Library in the configuration pull down menu, but SNMPv3 is Busy. • SNMP Version 2 traps now work correctly for the HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries. HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries firmware release notes 3 The SNMP Version 3 option has been removed from...
HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries firmware release notes (AK378-96019, June 2009) - Page 4

.... 6. In the Support: Firmware page, browse to ensure complete compatibility. To upgrade firmware from the OCP using HP Library & Tape Tools or from the USB port. Copy the firmware onto the USB flash drive. 2. MSL4048 and MSL8096 OCP: 1. Press Enter to display the error code and message describing the cause of the failure. 8. If...
HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version - Page 3

...available for free download from http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools and on any server that came with your drive. The download version is preferred as it could be the backup server, but it is most likely to... be another server if you are using a SAN. • You will need the tape driver installed to run the performance tests. This is the latest version. • Install L&TT on the ...
HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version - Page 4

Turn off services that may lock the tape drive such as backup software services and Removable Storage Service (RSM) 3. Use defaults in pop-ups 5. Double click on the desktop icon 4. How do I run L&TT? 1. Select the device you want to scan and find your devices 6. Install L&TT 2. Wait for L&TT to work with
HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version - Page 16

Load the data cartridge into an LTO drive of the data written on the tape. b. Generate a support ticket for that wrote it. Write/read life shows the age of the tape from a load/unload perspective. Repeat the procedure with the tape. Check the following information: a. Drive measurements measures the quality of the tape from a data volume perspective. c. d. Data...
HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version - Page 20

... the backup application. How fast will 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...
HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version - Page 21

... slower. To determine restore performance, you must measure how fast data can be read reads from tape and how fast data can be the slower 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. Restore performance...
HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version - Page 26

... Size is impacted by the compression ratio of the data and the error rate performance of the tape/drive combination. Select the device and click Dev Perf on the tape. 1. Use the Device Performance test to Full Tape 5. This test will take a long time and overwrite any data on the toolbar. 4. Set parameters as...

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