Redundant power supply
The MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 tape libraries have a redundant power supply option. The redundant
power supply allows the library to continue operating when one power supply fails. With the redundant power
supply system, the library can monitor the status of each power supply and power supply fan. The redundant
power supply can be installed without powering off the library.
For instructions on installing the redundant power supply, see
Installing a redundant power supply
.
HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader and MSL Tape Libraries Encryption Kit
The encryption kit provides secure generation and storage of encryption keys. The encryption kit can be used
with any StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader or MSL2024, MSL3040, MSL4048, MSL6480, MSL8048, and
MSL8096 Tape Library with at least one LTO-4 or later generation tape drive. The encryption kit cannot be
used with the MSL6000.
The encryption kit supports your manual security policies and procedures by providing secure storage for
encryption keys. Access to the key server tokens and their backup files is protected with user-specified
passwords. You will need to create processes to protect the tokens and secure the passwords.
Before enabling the encryption kit, verify that the library is running the most current firmware to ensure
compatibility between the token and library.
To use the encryption kit, insert a key server token in the USB port on the back of the library and then enable
the encryption kit and configure the token from the RMI.
IMPORTANT:
When encryption is enabled with the encryption kit, the library will not use encryption keys from other
sources, such as a key management system or application software. Disable encryption in applications
writing to the library when encryption is enabled with the encryption kit. Applications that attempt to
control encryption while encryption is enabled with the encryption kit will not be able to do so, which can
cause backups or other write operations to fail.
For information about configuring and using the encryption kit, see the encryption kit user guide, which is
available from the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Information Library at
http://www.hpe.com/info/storage/
.
Command View TL TapeAssure
HPE Command View TL software provides a browser-based GUI for remote management and monitoring of
most Hewlett Packard Enterprise libraries. With Command View TL, you can view and analyze the
performance and health of supported tape drives and media in multiple devices at the same time. In addition,
TapeAssure displays more extensive drive and media health information than is visible in the RMI.
Command View TL software is installed on a management station. The management station can also be used
to manage HPE EML and ESL Tape Libraries. For best performance, locate the management station in the
same physical location and on the same IP subnet as the library. Command View TL software is available for
download without charge from the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website at
For information on installing and using Command View TL, see the
HPE Interface Manager and Command
View TL User Guide
, available from the information library:
http://www.hpe.com/info/storage/docs
Command View TL support is included in all library firmware that supports LTO-5 and later generation tape
drives. To find and download the most up-to-date firmware revision, visit the Hewlett Packard Enterprise
support website at
http://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc
.
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