sharing the mailslot among logical libraries is an issue in your environment or your backup application does
not support mailslot sharing, disable the mailslot.
Each logical library has a unique serial number and World Wide Identifier (WWID), which can be found in the
RMI
Identity > Library
screen.
MSL2024 and MSL8048 Tape Libraries partitions
An MSL2024 tape library with two tape drives can be configured into two logical libraries. Each logical library
is assigned one tape drive and one magazine.
An MSL8048 with at least two tape drives can be configured into two logical libraries. Each logical library is
assigned at least one tape drive and two magazines.
Table 2: MSL2024 and MSL8048 Tape Libraries partitioned into two logical libraries
Tape drives
Magazines
MSL2024
MSL8048
1. Logical library 1 tape drives and magazines
2. Logical library 2 tape drives and magazines
MSL4048 and MSL8096 Tape Libraries partitions
The MSL4048 and MSL8096 Tape Libraries can be configured into two to four logical libraries, depending on
the number of tape drives installed. The MSL4048 supports up to two full-height tape drives or up to four half-
height tape drives. The MSL8096 supports up to four half-height or full-height tape drives.
Each logical library includes the tape drives in specific drive locations. If there is not a tape drive in the top
half of the library, you might need to move a tape drive. If the library only has two tape drives installed in the
bottom two drive bays, move one tape drive to the top half of the library. Power off the tape drive from the RMI
Configuration > Drive
screen before moving the tape drive. For instructions on removing and replacing a
tape drive, see
NOTE:
The MSL4048 tape library will not operate with a full-height tape drive installed in the middle two half-height
drive bays. Only install a full-height tape drive in either the upper or lower two half-height drive bays.
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MSL2024 and MSL8048 Tape Libraries partitions
