HP AH164A - StorageWorks 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader Ultrium 448 Getting Started Manual
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HP StorageWorks
1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader
Getting started
© Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Fourth edition: June 2008
The information in this document is subject to change without
notice.
Printed in the US
www.hp.com
AK377-96003
IMPORTANT:
Shipping Lock: The shipping lock must be removed for the
robotics to work properly. A robot move error is displayed if the
shipping lock is not removed. See Step 5, Removing and storing
the shipping lock.
IMPORTANT:
Both of the Autoloader's side edges must be supported for
the Autoloader to work properly. If you are not mounting the
Autoloader in a rack or installing a desktop conversion kit, ensure
that the feet are properly installed and that all of the feet are
standing on a sturdy, level surface.
IMPORTANT:
Both of the Autoloader's side edges must be supported for
the Autoloader to work properly. If you are not mounting the
Autoloader in a rack, ensure that the feet are properly installed
and that all of the feet are standing on a sturdy, level surface.
WARNING!
The Autoloader weighs 1 1.5 kg (25.4 lb) without media and
13.1 kg (28.9 lb) with media (8 cartridges). When moving the
Autoloader, to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to
the device:
•
Observe local health and safety requirements and guidelines
for manual material handling.
•
Remove all tapes to reduce the overall weight of the device.
•
Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the device during
installation or removal.
WARNING!
When placing the Autoloader into a rack, to reduce the risk of
personal injury or damage to equipment:
•
Extend the rack's leveling jacks to the floor.
•
Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
•
Install stabilizing feet on the rack.
•
Extend only one rack component at a time. Racks may become
unstable if more than one component is extended.
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Page 1: Getting Started
Remove all tapes to reduce the overall weight of the device. • Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the device during installation or removal. © Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Fourth edition: June 2008 WARNING! The information in this document is subject to change without When placing the Autoloader into a rack, to reduce the risk of notice. -
Page 2: Front Panel Overview
Front panel overview 11131 1. Power button 5. Control keys 2. Mailslot 6. Air vents 3. LEDs 7. Magazines 4. LCD screen Back panel overview: parallel SCSI 11239 1. Power connector 6. Serial port (Factory use only) 2. Fan 7. USB port 3. -
Page 3: Using The Operator Control Panel (Ocp)
Using the operator control panel (OCP) Using the remote management interface (RMI) The OCP has a power button, four LEDs, four control keys, and a 2-line by 16-character LCD screen. With the OCP, you can monitor, With the RMI, you can monitor, configure, and operate most Autoloader configure, and operate most Autoloader functions from the Autoloader’s functions from a web browser. -
Page 4: Choosing A Location
Optional rack kit 1 Choosing a location To mount the Autoloader in a rack, select an open rack location with access to the host server and a power outlet. If possible, install the Autoloader in the middle or higher part of the rack to avoid dust from the floor. -
Page 5: Attaching The Support Feet
4 Attaching the support feet 5 Removing and storing the shipping lock 11164 Skip this step if you are mounting the Autoloader in a rack or installing 11133 the optional tabletop conversion cover. IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Shipping lock: The shipping lock must be removed for the The Autoloader must be supported under both side edges to robotics to work properly. -
Page 6: Preparing The Host
7 Determining your rack type 10 Preparing the host If necessary, install software, a host bus adapter (HBA), and compatible drivers in the host computer. Ensure that your HBA supports multiple LUNs. Verify that multiple LUN support is enabled for the HBA and operating system. Check the EBS matrix at http://www.hp.com/go/ebs to verify that... -
Page 7: Powering On The Autoloader
1 1b Planning the SAS configuration 13a Connecting a parallel SCSI Autoloader 11805 The server must have a SAS HBA with an external connector. Most SAS RAID controllers do not support Tape Autoloaders. If your HBA has a different SAS connector than the one on the cable 11135 supplied with the product, see the HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 Tape NOTE:... -
Page 8: Configuring The Network
15 Configuring the network 16 Setting the date and time Configuring the network enables you to monitor, configure, and control This option sets the date and time used by the Autoloader to record most Autoloader functions from the remote management interface (RMI). events and should be set during the initial installation process. -
Page 9: Labeling Tape Cartridges
18 Labeling tape cartridges 19 Loading cartridges Use the front panel Operations > Unlock Left Magazine option to release the left magazine. Pull the magazine straight out of the front of the Autoloader. You might be requested to provide the administrator password to access the magazines. -
Page 10: Verifying The Installation
20 Verifying the installation Ordering media Verify that the Autoloader has the current firmware revision, and update to the latest firmware if necessary. To find the version of firmware installed on the Autoloader, see the RMI Support: Firmware screen, or from the OCP: From the Home screen, press Next until the display shows Status/Information. - Page 11 Operator control panel menu HOME Unlock Mailslot Status/Information S u pport Configuration Operations Mailslot Unlocked Inventory Change Admin Password Unlock Left Magazines Power On/Off Drive Once sensors detect Unlock Right Magazines Autoloader Information Set Reserved Slot Count Run Demo Mailslot is open <–...
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Page 12: Related Documentation
Related documentation The HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader User and service guide on the documentation CD includes additional information about installing, configuring, upgrading, and operating the Autoloader. French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish versions of the guide can be found on the HP support website at: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals.