MSL6030 Library - Auto load of tape

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Can the MSL6030 be configured so that when I load tapes it automatically loads the tape in slot 1?

[CA859951 · Accepted solution]

Warner:

Generally... No.

Without some backup software (Veritas or the like) to "control" the library... you would have to execute a "move media" operation from the console. Then it would depend if you were in random or sequential mode.

[CA1134397]

Thanks for the reply.

Can you direct me to some documentation that discusses the random or sequential modes and when/why I would use each?

[CA859951]

Sorry for the delay in responding... here is the MSL6030 User Guide: http://h200007.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/lpg75254/lpg75254.pdf

Generally, HP will tell you that they "don't support sequential mode" blah blah blah... but you can configure the library to work sequential. Just note that when you do set the sequential option that a "great majority" of the features and functionality of the library are disabled or not available for use. It becomes a "dumb loader"! Also, sequential mode only works with the left hand side drive!

One of the biggest gotchas in using the library in sequential mode is MAKE SURE you have the bios up to date! Version 4.23 is the latest for the library but 4.21 will work too. There are updates to the drive bios as well. Make sure you have F43W version 6.942 for the LTO-2.

Do you have the Library and Tape Tools loaded on the server you have the MSL6030 attached to? If not, I highly recommend loading it: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/ltt/index.html

I hope this helps you.