HP Ultrium Storage Media
HP recommends that you use HP-branded cartridges in the HP ESL G3 Tape Libraries to assure the highest
level of protection for your valuable data. The test program for HP media is the most thorough and
comprehensive in the industry.
All HP cartridges must satisfy an exhaustive battery of additional tests that relate directly to real life
situations, where real data and real businesses are at stake. The benefit of the HP brand specification for
media is consistent quality. Through the testing of thousands of HP drives and HP cartridges, the ideal
formulation for backup performance is defined and then continuously monitored. This hugely resource-
intensive process is unique to HP and affords deep insight into the HP backup solution for a wide range of
environments and duty cycles. Your best choice for ease of support and maximum dependability is to use
HP-branded Ultrium cartridges at all times.
HP strongly encourages the use of bar code labels on tapes to track media and ensure optimum library
performance and usability. Correctly labeling your media will allow the library to quickly determine media
and drive compatibility.
HP Library and Tape Tools
(L&TT)
The ESL G3 Tape Library configurations are supported on HP's industry-leading diagnostic tool - HP Library
and Tape Tools (L&TT). L&TT is a single, convenient program that's a snap to install and simple to operate.
L&TT's intuitive user interface eliminates the need for training and deploys in less than five minutes. This
robust diagnostic tool is designed for both the experienced professional and the untrained administrator.
It ensures product integrity through self-diagnostics and fast resolution to device concerns. Additional
information on L&TT plus download information can be found at:
http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools
.
HP Command View for
Tape Libraries
HP Command View TL for Tape Libraries aggregates multiple HP tape libraries for centralized
management. It is also the nerve center for TapeAssure data collection and analysis and, importantly it is
able to manage existing ESL E-Series, EML, MSL and the ESL G3 libraries.
With Command View TL and the new ESL G3 Library Management Console (LMC) you can manage your tape
libraries -- monitor backup logs, check drive status, receive trouble alerts, diagnose problems, and much
more -- through a simple browser interface from anywhere in the world.
Set up and configure your tape library in the SAN in less than two hours with configuration wizards and
graphical interface:
Select from a list of multiple supported libraries to manage
View asset information for the library system
View health summaries for all components of the library system
View library inventory: slots, media, and drives
Search for media by barcode label
View details on drives and robotics, including WWNs, speeds, and connection types
Configure hosts/HBA-to-drive mapping and masking settings with Secure Manager
Automatically discover hosts and HBAs on the SAN or add your own for access control and security
purposes
Upgrade firmware on all library components
Configure SNMP and email trap/event destinations to receive alerts asynchronously
View persistent event logs for the library system
Set up partitions and other advanced features
QuickSpecs
HP StoreEver ESL G3 Tape Libraries
Features in more detail
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