Initiating the configuration wizard
Procedure
Initiate the
Initial Configuration Wizard
from the OCP.
Verifying the host connections
Procedure
1.
Install the application software and/or drivers that are compatible with the library.
Backup software packages might require additional software or licensing to communicate with the
robotics.
For compatibility information, see the DAPR compatibility matrix at:
http://hpe.com/storage/DAPRcompatibility
2.
Verify the connection between the library and the host using the host server operating system utilities
or Library and Tape Tools (L&TT).
L&TT verifies that the unit is connected and communicating with the host server. It also verifies that
the device is functioning and provides diagnostic information. L&TT is available without charge at:
http://www.hpe.com/support/TapeTools
Configuring the FC interface
Prerequisites
The administrator password.
Procedure
1.
Log in to the RMI and enter the administrator password if requested.
2.
Navigate to the RMI
Configuration > Drives
screen.
3.
Configure the settings for your drive and connection method.
Drives connected to a SAN
Leave the FC port at the default settings of
Port Speed: Automatic
and
Port Type: Automatic
. With
these settings, the tape drive will use the appropriate configuration.
Drives connected directly to the host
• For LTO-7 and LTO-8 drives, set
Port Type
to Loop mode.
• For LTO-6 drives, leave the FC port at the default settings of
Port Speed: Automatic
and
Port
Type: Auto Detect
. With these settings, the tape drive will use the appropriate configuration.
4.
Click
Submit
.
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