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Enterprise Modular Library E-Series user guide 67
Library robotics controller
Figure 46 and Table 8 show and describe the control and indicators located on the FC interface
controller card.
Figure 46 Library robotics controller indicators
Table 10 Library robotics controller indicators
Index No. Control/indicator Function
1
EJECT OK LED Not used.
2
FAULT LED When flashing (red), indicates the card detects a board fault
or software initialization in progress.
3
STANDBY LED Not used.
4
ACTIVE LED Always lit (green) when power applied.
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1 2 3 4

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

HP E Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelHP E Series
CategoryControl Unit
ConnectivityGigabit Ethernet
PortsMultiple USB ports, serial ports, VGA port
Power SupplyRedundant power supplies with hot-swap capability
DisplayIntegrated LCD display for system monitoring and control
ProcessorIntel Xeon series processors (specific model varies by configuration)
MemoryUp to 256GB DDR4 ECC Registered DIMMs (specific capacity varies by configuration)
StorageSupport for multiple SAS/SATA hard drives and SSDs (specific capacity and configuration varies by model)
Operating SystemCompatible with various operating systems including Windows Server, Linux, and VMware ESXi
DimensionsRack-mountable form factor (1U, 2U, or 4U depending on the specific model)
WeightVaries depending on configuration

Summary

About this guide

Intended audience

Defines the target readers of the guide, including system administrators and engineers.

Related documentation

Lists other relevant HP documents for the EML E-Series library.

Document conventions and symbols

Document conventions

Explains text formatting conventions and symbols used throughout the manual.

Rack stability

Taking ESD precautions

Procedures to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD) to sensitive parts.

HP technical support

HP-authorized reseller

Information on finding the nearest authorized HP reseller for service.

Helpful web sites

Lists useful HP web addresses for accessing product information and support.

1 Library overview

Physical description

Details the physical aspects, configurations, and components of the EML library.

Functional description

Explains the overall network architecture and how EML components interact.

Base module

Robotic unit

Illustrates and describes the robotic unit within the base module.

Expansion modules

Tape drive expansion module

Details the 8U chassis used for expanding tape drive capacity.

Card cage expansion module

Describes the 4U chassis for housing additional interface controllers.

Controller cards

HP StorageWorks Interface Manager card

Details the function and features of the Interface Manager card.

HP StorageWorks e2400-FC 2G interface controller

Describes the Fibre Channel interface controller for SAN connectivity.

Library robotics controller

Explains the function of the library's robotics controller unit.

Load ports and magazines

Details the functionality of the library's load ports and magazines.

Tape drives

Ultrium compatibility

Shows Ultrium drive compatibility and tape capacity specifications.

Operator control panel

OCP icons

Explains the various icons displayed on the Operator Control Panel (OCP).

LTO slots

CAUTION: Never operate the library with the floor removed.

Warning about potential damage to the robot if the library floor is removed.

HP StorageWorks Command View TL

HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools

2 Installing the Library

Selecting an installation location

Considerations for choosing an appropriate site for the EML library.

Receiving and unpacking

Procedures for examining and unpacking the library upon arrival.

Component installation

Lists required equipment and accessories for installing library components.

Cabling the library

Instructions for connecting cables to the library's interface controllers.

Install HP StorageWorks Command View TL

Steps for installing the Command View TL management software.

Install HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools

Steps for installing the Library and Tape Tools (L&TT) diagnostic software.

Power requirements

Grounding requirements

Safety requirements for proper grounding of all powered rack-mountable components.

Receiving and unpacking

Tools needed for unpacking

Lists the necessary tools for unpacking and setting up the library.

Receiving the library

Steps for inspecting the library and its packaging upon arrival.

Unpacking the library

Step-by-step instructions for carefully unpacking the library.

Positioning the library

Storing the packaging materials

Instructions for properly storing removed packaging materials for future use.

Installing tape drives

Remove drive cover plates

Illustrates the process of removing drive cover plates.

Tighten the mounting bracket captive screw

Illustrates securing drives using mounting bracket captive screws.

Installing the HP StorageWorks e2400-FC 2G interface controllers

Interface controller locations

Shows where interface controllers are installed in the card cage.

Cabling the library

Cabling the HP StorageWorks e2400-FC 2G interface controllers

Procedures for cabling the FC interface controllers to tape drives.

Cabling the Interface Manager card

Steps to complete the Ethernet cabling for the Interface Manager card.

Connecting the power cables

Installation checklist

3 Preparation for use

Preparing tape cartridges

Steps for preparing tape cartridges, including handling and labeling.

Inserting tape cartridges into permanent slots

Procedures for inserting tape cartridges into the library's storage slots.

Removing the robot shipping restraints

Steps required to remove the robot's shipping restraints.

Setting the IP address for the HP StorageWorks Interface Manager card

How to configure the IP address for the Interface Manager card.

EML configuration through the OCP

Details on configuring library settings using the Operator Control Panel (OCP).

Labeling tape cartridges

Ultrium bar code labels

Details on applying bar code labels to Ultrium tape cartridges.

Media label identifiers

Information on identifiers for Ultrium and cleaning tape cartridges.

Setting the write-protect switch

4 Library operation

Powering on the library

Step-by-step instructions for powering on the EML E-Series library.

Initialization

Explains the library's initialization process upon power-up or door cycling.

Front door interlock

Describes the function of the front door interlock mechanism.

Inserting tape cartridges into the load port

Detailed procedures for loading tape cartridges using the library's load port.

Using the OCP

How to operate the Operator Control Panel (OCP) for library functions.

Performing an inventory

Describes the different methods available to perform a library inventory.

Controls and indicators

Details the controls and indicators on various EML library components.

Powering off the library

Steps to safely power off the EML E-Series library.

Home screen

OCP tabs and status bar

Explains the navigation elements: tabs, status bar, and HP logo on the OCP.

Timeouts

OCP functions

Status screen

Access to current states of all EML components via the OCP.

Configuration screen

Access to settings for changing library configuration or OCP contrast.

Operations screen

Access to operations like unlocking ports, rebooting, and moving tapes.

Support screen

Access to HP support info, service tasks, and library time display.

Controls and indicators

HP StorageWorks e2400-FC 2G Interface Controller card

Details indicators on the FC interface controller for diagnostics.

HP StorageWorks Interface Manager card

Describes controls and indicators on the Interface Manager card.

Library robotics controller

Describes controls and indicators located on the library robotics controller.

HP StorageWorks Ultrium tape drive

Describes the indicator located on the back of the HP Ultrium tape drive.

Library main power switch

Describes the function of the library's main power switch.

Base module (or tape drive expansion module) power supply

Describes the indicator on the autoranging power supply.

Card cage expansion module power supply

Describes indicators on the power supply in the card cage expansion module.

Power distribution unit

Describes controls and indicators on the power distribution unit.

5 Maintenance

Diagnostic support tools

Lists available tools for troubleshooting the EML library.

Troubleshooting

General guidance and steps for isolating and resolving library problems.

Removal and replacement

Procedures for removing and replacing user-replaceable components.

Periodic and routine maintenance

Describes maintenance tasks performed on a schedule or as needed.

Startup problems

Startup problems

Corrective actions for problems that occur during library startup.

OCP problems

OCP problems

Corrective actions for issues encountered with the Operator Control Panel.

Robotics problems

Robotics problems

Corrective actions for issues related to the library's robot.

Operating problems

Operating problems

Corrective actions for problems that occur during normal library operation.

Tape drive problems

Tape drive problems

Corrective actions for issues encountered with the tape drives.

Interface Manager card problems

Common Interface Manager issues

Lists common Interface Manager card issues and their solutions.

Fibre Channel interface controller problems

LED indicators

Using LED indicators on FC controllers for diagnosing problems.

Basic troubleshooting

Verifying FC port connection

Steps to verify the Fibre Channel port connectivity.

Verifying the interface controller configuration

Steps to verify the interface controller's settings and configuration.

Verifying devices

Using Command View TL to verify that the library devices are functional.

Verifying the host configuration

Checking the host configuration for HBA or driver issues.

Removal and replacement

Library robotics controller

Procedure for removing and installing the library robotics controller card.

HP StorageWorks Interface Manager card

Information and procedure for replacing the Interface Manager card.

HP StorageWorks e2400-FC 2G interface controller

Information and procedure for replacing the FC interface controller.

Base module (or tape drive expansion unit module) power supply

Information and procedure for replacing the power supply.

Card cage expansion module power supply

Information and procedure for replacing the card cage expansion module power supply.

HP StorageWorks Ultrium tape drive

Information and procedure for replacing the Ultrium tape drive.

6 Moving the library

Checking the new installation site

Verifying the suitability of the new installation location for the library.

Preparing the library for a short move

Steps for preparing the library for a short move within a facility.

Preparing the library for long-distance relocation

Steps for preparing the library for relocation over long distances.

Repacking the library

Instructions for properly repacking the library for shipping.

Preparing the library for operation

Steps to prepare the library for operation after it has been moved.

A Specifications and characteristics

EML configurations

Lists the allowable configurations for the EML E-Series library.

B Regulatory compliance notices

Regulatory compliance identification numbers

Identifies unique regulatory model numbers for compliance certifications.

Battery statements

Warnings and instructions regarding Lithium batteries within the product.

Federal Communications Commission notice

FCC rating label

Explains how to determine the device's FCC classification (Class A or B).

Class A equipment

Compliance statement for Class A digital devices operated in commercial environments.

Class B equipment

Compliance statement for Class B digital devices operated in residential environments.

Canadian notice (Avis Canadien)

Class A equipment

Canadian compliance statement for Class A digital apparatus.

Class B equipment

Canadian compliance statement for Class B digital apparatus.

European Union notice

Japanese notices

Japanese power cord statement

Statement regarding Japanese power cord usage.

Korean notices

Class A equipment

Korean compliance statement for Class A equipment.

Class B equipment

Korean compliance statement for Class B equipment.

Taiwanese notices

BSMI Class A notice

Taiwan's Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) Class A notice.

Laser compliance

Dutch laser notice

Laser safety information and warnings in Dutch.

Recycling notices

Disposal of waste equipment by users in private household in the European Union

EU regulations for disposing of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

C Ordering HP tape cartridges and bar code label packs

D Installing a redundant PDU

Leakage current

Explains safety requirements for leakage current per power outlet.

Redundancy

Reasons for adding a second PDU for power redundancy.

Power rating

Ensuring power rating is not exceeded by additional equipment.

Placement of redundant PDU components

How to place redundant PDU components for optimal setup.

Glossary

Related product manuals