Install new drive for MSL2024

[hpfzail]

Hi, 

how do i install additional drive in my MSL2024.  do i remove the screw i mark in red? to prevent from stripping the screw, what screw size should i use? is there any other step that i need to take beside removing this 2 screw?

[Josh94K · Accepted solution]

Hello @hpfzail 
Hope you are doing well. !

The following links will walk you through the procedure on how to install a new drive for your MSL 2040

https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=c01518777&docLocale=en_US

https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=c01504408&docLocale=en_US

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXSoU-8k4WU

@hpfzail  I hope this helps! should you have any additional query please let me know.
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[Josh94K]

Hello ! @hpfzail 
Good day,
just checking in to see if you have any further questions on installing MSL drives. 
If Yes, please let us know, else you may mark this forum post as solved   

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[muclab]

Hi,

I was wondering whether I could also install a Fujitsu LTO drive in my MSL2024 or whether it will only accept HP drives. It is my understanding these drives are more or less identical and manufactured by the same company and then branded one way or the other. But of course, different firmware might interfere...

Thanks!

[muclab]

Anyone?

[Curtis_Ballard]

You are posting a different question on an old thread - it would be best to create a new thread as most users won't see this.

It is very unlikely that a Fujitsu branded drive will work in an MSL 2024.  There are firmware/configuration differences and library/drive interface differences in different drives.  Tape libraries are typically programmed to validate that installed drives are the correct configuration.

[techin]

@muclab , you should consider posting a new question as it is a different question

[muclab]

Done!

Now all I need is someone who has experience with this setup...

[Alexij]

Hi! 

is it possible to install two drives with different LTO grade into the same MSL2024 library? We have an LTO5 archive and would like to upgrade the existing library with LTO8 drive because the new chassis is quite expensive and we do not need 24-cartridge loader. I know that if  we use LTO7 there will be no problem with reading LTO5 tapes but it's a shame to lose half the capacity

Does MSL have "enough brains" to supply LTO5 and LTO8 cartriges only to the corresponding drives and to use LTO5 drive as read-only?

[Gans_Tapes]

@Alexij Request you to post queries over a new thread. And the answer your question is yes. The mix and match of drives are supported. Source: "HPE StoreEver MSL Tape Automation drive upgrade matrix" .  Additionally, either the backup application should be configured to avoid media load conflict or create a new logical partition on physical library to separate the LTO drive and media by type.   More about Partitioning.  

Additional references:

Document list for MSL 2024: https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docLocale=en_US&docId=c02076570#N100A2 

MSL 2024 Quickspecs:  https://www.hpe.com/h20195/v2/gethtml.aspx?docname=c04154359

[muclab]

Happy to confirm that I have an LTO5 drive working alongside an LTO6 drive in my MSL2024.

[Alexij]

Hello!

thanks a lot! Very informative links to certain documents! It was very pleasant to receive such quick and helpfull responce!