HP StorageWorks MSL6000 series Reference Manual

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• HP StorageWorks MSL6000 series, MSL6000 series pass-through mechanism reference guide 23 b. Using a stubby or right-angle #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws securing the cover plate to the inside of the drive cage of each library chassis. c. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the PTM cover plate to the rear of each library chassis (see Figure 12 on page 23). NOTE: Do not discard the PTM cover plate or screws. If the unit ever requires shipping, the PTM cover plate must be reinstalled. Figure 12 Removing a PTM cover plate (10U models) Adding Extensions to a PTM Base Unit To add extensions to a PTM base unit, you will need a clean

• HP StorageWorks MSL6000 series, MSL6000 series pass-through mechanism reference guide 41 b. Toggle each power switch on. c. Press anywhere on the GUI touch screen to activate the display and power on the library. NOTE: Refer to the HP StorageWorks MSL6000 Series Tape Library User Guide for additional information on applying power to a library. 2. After POST completes, touch Menu. 3. Touch Library Info in the View System Data area. The firmware revision appears in the Miscellaneous Library Info screen. 4. If required, update the master to the correct firmware level. NOTE: After the master is updated, an

• MSL6000 series pass-through mechanism reference guide 15 Figure 4 Installing the LAN hub into a system/e rack X Front of rack enclosure 3. Connect the AC power cable to the LAN hub and to the rack enclosure AC power outlet. Do not turn the LAN hub on at this time. 4. Attach the 10-BaseT cables to the LAN hub for each library. See ”Cabling the PTM and LAN Hub” on pa

• HP StorageWorks MSL6000 series, MSL6000 series pass-through mechanism reference guide 47 Index A audience 5 authorized reseller, HP 6 B base unit description 16 belt block 30 belt tensioner ramp and idler pulley removal 26 bottom plate 30 bottom plate removal 24 C cabling the PTM and LAN hub 31 components extender upgrade kits 9 PTM base unit 16 PTM kit 9 configuration converting multi-unit to standalone 40 master library 35 multi-unit library 32 slave libraries 39 verifying 39 conventions document 5 text symbo

• HP StorageWorks MSL6000 series, MSL6000 series pass-through mechanism reference guide 45 4Electrostatic Discharge To prevent damage to the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor can damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage can reduce the life expectancy of the device. To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions: • Avoid hand contact by trans

• HP StorageWorks MSL6000 series, 4 4 Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Grounding Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Figures 1 Installing the LAN hub into a standard 7000/9000/10000 rack enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2 Installing the LAN hub into a dual RETMA 9000/10000 rack enclosure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3 Installing the LAN hub into an H9A rack enclosure. . . . . . . .

• HP StorageWorks MSL6000 series, MSL6000 series pass-through mechanism reference guide 43 6. The library will reboot. Verify that the firmware level has been updated successfully by selecting the Library Info button from the View System Data area of the GUI to view the Firmware Revision. Using HP StorageWorks Library & Tape Tools HP StorageWorks Library & Tape Tools may already be installed on your host. If not, you can download it from http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools . Online help and instructions are included with the utility. Using a Serial Connection To update the firmware using the MSLUtil.exe you will need: • MSLUtil.exe and the proper version of firmw

• HP StorageWorks MSL6000 series, MSL6000 series pass-through mechanism reference guide 33 NOTE: Additional slaves require an extended PTM system. See ”Adding Extensions to a PTM Base Unit” on page 23, ”Installing a Longer Belt to an Extended PTM” on page 28, and ”Installing the Extended PTM” on page 31.

• HP StorageWorks MSL6000 series, Installing the PTM16 PTM Base Unit Description The PTM base unit comes factory assembled and contains the following components (see Figure 5). Figure 5 PTM base unit Installing a Single PTM Base Unit (5U Models) To install a single PTM base unit: 1. Install two 5U libraries, as shown in Figure 6, following the instructions in the HP StorageWorks MSL6000 Series Tape Library User Guide. NOTE: Each library needs to be pulled out sequentially from the front of the rack enclosure to gain access to the top PTM cover plate screw on a lowe

• HP StorageWorks MSL6000 series, 48 module configuration select screen 37 mounting a 5U or 10U extension 27 multi-unit library configuration (single master and slave) 32 removing the PTM cover plate 19 tensioner ramp/idler pulley zero point 28 timing belt at the belt block 30 installation bottom plate 30 compatibility with TL and SSL series 9 extended belt 28 extended PTM 31 LAN hub 13 library positioning 12 overview 9 planning 11 preparing 9 single PTM base unit 16 variations 11 L LAN hub cabling 31 installing 13 libraries installation positioning 12 library and tape tools 43 M master library configuration 35 configuring 35 P pass-through mechanism 9 installing preparation 9 presteps

• HP StorageWorks MSL6000 series, Installing the PTM22 NOTE: Some effort might be required to overcome the initial resistance of unplugging a drive shoe assembly from a hot-plug connector. A gentle wiggling motion may aid removal. c. Fully disengage drive shoe assembly 1 and 3. Continue to slide drive shoe assembly 1 and 3 out while supporting them until the tape drive hardware clears the back of the library hot-plug connectors. Figure 11 Accessing drive bays 1 and 3 (10U models) 3. Remove the PTM cover plate. NOTE: If the PTM cover plate has not pre

• HP StorageWorks MSL6000 series, Installing the PTM26 6. Turn the PTM base unit over and then remove the drive belt from the media elevator car, the belt tensioner ramp, and the idler pulley (see Figure 5 on page 16). 7. Discard the belt. 8. Remove the belt tensioner ramp and idler pulley components as follows (see Figure 16 on page 26): a. Remove the two screws and springs from the belt tensioner ramp and idler pulley. b. Remove the two screws that secure the belt tensioner ramp and idler pulley to the PTM base unit. c. Remove the belt tens

• Installing the PTM14 Figure 2 Installing the LAN hub into a dual RETMA 9000/10000 rack enclosure X Front of rack enclosure Figure 3 Installing the LAN hub into an H9A rack enclosure X Front of rack enclosure 1 1

• HP StorageWorks MSL6000 series, MSL6000 series pass-through mechanism reference guide 31 Installing the Extended PTM To install the extended PTM: 1. Use the handle while supporting the PTM base unit from the bottom (see Figure 9 on page 20). 2. Carefully insert the extended PTM into the top library making sure the top pins are fully engaged. 3. Using the PTM extension thumbscrews, secure the extended PTM to the top (master) library. NOTE: If the lower pins are difficult to align to the bottom (slave) libraries, push the slave libraries slightly forward. Afterwards, engage each one by pulling them (one at a time) t

• MSL6000 series pass-through mechanism reference guide 13 Installing the LAN Hub An eight-port LAN hub is included in the PTM Upgrade Kit. It comes pre-assembled in its own bracket for installation at the side of a rack enclosure. The LAN hub is used to connect each installed library to a WAN via the 10-BaseT connector on the library controller board for coordinatin

• HP StorageWorks MSL6000 series, 6 CAUTION: Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data. IMPORTANT: Provides clarifying information or specific instructions. NOTE: Provides additional information. TIP: Provides helpful hints and shortcuts. HP technical support Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP web site: http://www.hp.com/support/ . Collect the following information before calling: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product

• MSL6000 series pass-through mechanism reference guide 11 2 Installing the PTM This chapter describes how to install a Pass-Through Mechanism (PTM) for an HP StorageWorks MSL6000 Series tape library. Sections in this chapter include: • Planning the Installation, page 11 • Positioning the Libraries, page 12 • Installing the LAN Hub, page 13 • PTM Base

• HP StorageWorks MSL6000 series, MSL6000 series pass-through mechanism reference guide 3 Contents About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Document conventions and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 HP technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 HP-authorized reseller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• HP StorageWorks MSL6000 series, MSL6000 series pass-through mechanism reference guide 25 Figure 14 Media elevator car location 3. Insert a large paper clip through the holes on the idler pulley base to set the idler pulley tension to zero. (See Figure 19 on page 28.) 4. Turn the PTM over to access to the belt block bracket access cutout (see Figure 15 on page 25). CAUTION: To prevent damage to the PTM media elevator car, it must be supported from underneath any time you are performing procedures on the belt block bracket assembly. 5. Remove one screw from each of the two belt block brackets. Lo

• Installing the PTM12 CAUTION: Do not apply power to any library. Attempting to connect or disconnect a PTM to a library that has power applied can damage the library and the PTM base unit PCB. Determining the Type and Number of Extensions The PTM base unit measures 10U. Use the following guidelines to add extensions. NOTE: You cannot add two 5U slaves using a

• HP StorageWorks MSL6000 series, Installing the PTM24 NOTE: During this procedure, make sure you save all screws, the PTM base unit bottom bracket, and the belt tensioner ramp/idler pulley springs and associated hardware. These items must be reused when adding extensions. 1. Remove the bottom plate from the PTM base unit (see Figure 13). Figure 13 Removing the bottom plate from the PTM base unit 2. Slide the media elevator car to the top of the PTM base unit (see Figure 14). Note that the top of the PTM base unit has the drive motor on it. NOTE: The media elevator car should now be positioned over the belt block bracket a

• HP StorageWorks MSL6000 series, MSL6000 series pass-through mechanism reference guide 5 About this guide This guide provides information about: • Installing the PTM • Configuring the PTM Related documentation In addition to this guide, please refer to other documents for this product: • HP StorageWorks MSL6000 Series Tape Library User Guide • HP StorageWorks Network Storage Router User Guide These and other HP documents can be found on an HP web site: http://www.docs.hp.com . Document conventions and symbols WARNING! Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death. Table 1 Document conventions Convention Element Medium blue text: Figure 1 Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses

• HP StorageWorks MSL6000 series, MSL6000 series pass-through mechanism reference guide 7 Helpful web sites For product information, see the following web sites: • http://www.hp.com • http://www.hp.com/go/storage • http://www.hp.com/support/ • http://www.docs.hp.com • http://www.hp.com/go/ebs

• HP StorageWorks MSL6000 series, MSL6000 series pass-through mechanism reference guide 29 Figure 20 Installing the timing belt on the extension Figure 21 Installing the timing belt CAUTION: To prevent damage to the PTM media elevator car it must be supported from underneath any time you are performing procedures on the belt block bracket assembly. 7. Place the timing belt ends on the belt block (see Figure 22). 8. Use diagonal cutting pliers to cut the drive belt. If the belt was sized properly, a small space between the belt ends should be visible. 9. Secure the timing belt with the two belt brackets and four retaining screws.

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