HPE StoreEver MSL2024 User manual

HPE StoreEver MSL2024 Tape Library
Getting Started Guide
*Q6Q62-00004*
Part Number: Q6Q62-00004
Published: December 2017
Edition: 7
Abstract
This guide provides information necessary to install the HPE StoreEver MSL2024 Tape
Library. This guide is intended for system administrators and other users who need physical
knowledge of the library.

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Contents
Overview.................................................................................................. 4
Front panel ...................................................................................................................................4
MSL2024 back panel.................................................................................................................... 4
Tape drive back panels................................................................................................................. 5
Library user interfaces ..................................................................................................................6
Planning the installation.........................................................................9
Location requirements.................................................................................................................. 9
FC connection information.......................................................................................................... 10
SAS connection information........................................................................................................10
Installing the library ............................................................................. 12
Preparing the host.......................................................................................................................12
Unpacking the shipping container...............................................................................................13
Removing the shipping lock ....................................................................................................... 13
Installing the library in a rack ..................................................................................................... 14
Installing tape drives................................................................................................................... 15
Connecting the FC cable............................................................................................................ 16
Connecting the SAS cable.......................................................................................................... 16
Powering on the library .............................................................................................................. 17
Configuring the library network .................................................................................................. 18
Setting the date and time............................................................................................................ 19
Setting the administrator password.............................................................................................20
Configuring the FC interface....................................................................................................... 20
Labeling the tape cartridges........................................................................................................20
Loading the tape cartridges........................................................................................................ 21
Verifying the connection..............................................................................................................22
Verifying the installation.............................................................................................................. 22
Configuring additional features................................................................................................... 23
Supported media...................................................................................25
Related information.............................................................................. 26
Product documentation............................................................................................................... 26
Websites..................................................................................................................................... 26
OCP menu..............................................................................................27
Contents 3

Overview
The tape library provides a compact, high-capacity, low-cost solution for simple, unattended data backup.
This unique design houses up to 12 tape cartridges for each U of height, with easy access to tape
cartridges through removable magazines and a mailslot. Each magazine can hold up to 12 tape
cartridges. The library is customer expandable with exchangeable LTO Ultrium full-height and half height
tape drives.
http://www.hpe.com/storage/tape
The library is compatible with most operating systems. However, it requires either direct support from the
operating system or a compatible backup application to take advantage of its many features.
To verify compatibility, see the HPE Data Availability, Protection, and Retention Compatibility Matrix at:
http://hpe.com/storage/DAPRcompatibility
Front panel
The front panel provides access to the power button, operator control panel, left and right magazines,
LEDs, and the mailslot.
1. Power button
2. Mailslot
3. LEDs
4. LCD screen
5. Control keys
6. Air vents
7. Magazine
MSL2024 back panel
1. Tape drive assembly 2. Fan
3. Power connector 4. Magazine release hole
5. Pull-out tab containing the serial number and
other product information
6. Ethernet port
Table Continued
4 Overview

7. Serial port (Factory use only) 8. Controller health status indicator
9. USB port
Tape drive back panels
Fibre Channel
Table 1: LTO-4 and LTO-5 full-height FC tape drive back panels
1. Magazine release hole
2. Fan
3. FC port A
4. FC port B (when present)
5. Tape drive Ethernet port (when present)
6. Tape drive power indicator
Table 2: LTO-5 half-height and LTO-6 FC tape drive back panels
1 2 3 4
1. Tape drive Ethernet port
2. FC port A
3. FC port B (LTO-6)
4. Tape drive power LED,
green
Table 3: LTO-7 and LTO-8 FC tape drive back panels
1 2 3 4
1. Tape drive Ethernet port
2. FC port A
3. FC port B
4. Tape drive power LED,
green
Tape drive back panels 5

SAS
Table 4: LTO-4, LTO-5, and LTO-6 SAS tape drive back panels
1 2 3 4
1. Tape drive Ethernet port
2. SAS port A
3. SAS port B (LTO-6)
4. Tape drive power LED,
green
Table 5: LTO-7 and LTO-8 SAS tape drive back panels
1 2 3 4
1. Tape drive Ethernet port
2. SAS port A
3. SAS port B
4. Tape drive power LED,
green
Library user interfaces
The library has two user interfaces:
• Operator control panel (OCP). From the OCP you can operate the library from the front panel.
• Remote management interface (RMI). From the RMI you can monitor and control the library from a
web browser. You can access most library functions from the RMI.
The OCP
The OCP has a power button, four LEDs, four control keys, and a 2-line by 16-character LCD screen.
With the OCP, you can monitor, configure, and operate most library functions from the front panel.
OCP LED indicators
The OCP has four LEDs that provide information.
6 Library user interfaces

1Ready Green, steady when power is on, blinking with tape drive or library robotics activity.
2Clean Amber when a tape drive cleaning operation is recommended.
3Attention Amber if the library has detected a condition that user attention is necessary, but that
the library can still perform most operations.
4Error Amber if an unrecoverable tape drive or library error occurs. A corresponding error
message displays on the LCD screen. User intervention is required; the library is not
capable of performing some operations.
OCP control keys
Cancel Cancels the current menu option, returns to the previous menu level,
or returns to the Home screen.
Enter Initiates the current menu or selects the current option displayed on
the LCD screen.
Previous Selects the previous item or value in the currently displayed menu.
Next Selects the next item or value in the currently displayed menu.
The RMI
With the RMI, you can monitor, configure, and operate most library functions from a web browser.
When possible, use the RMI as the primary library interface because it provides access to additional
features, includes online help, and is easier to use. However, the RMI is not required to use the library,
except to configure advanced features, such as SNMP, IPv6, encryption, LTFS, HPE TapeAssure, logical
libraries, and path failover.
The only tasks you cannot do from the RMI are:
• Open the mailslots.
• Initiate the Wellness test.
• Use a USB flash drive to save configuration files and support tickets, and download firmware.
To enable the library RMI, follow the instructions in this document to:
• Connect the library to the local area network with an Ethernet cable.
• Configure the library addressing.
• If you intend to use the administrative functions of the RMI, set the administrator password using the
OCP.
NOTE:
The library is shipped without an administrator password. The administrator password must be set
from the OCP before you can use the RMI administrator functions. Once the administrator password
is set, you can access the RMI by providing the administrator password on the login screen.
The RMI 7

Logging in
Using the OCP, find the library IP address from the Info > Network screen. Open any HTML web browser
and enter the library IP address. Select the account type. For the administrator account, you must also
enter the administrator password. Click Sign In.
Once signed in, click Help in the upper right-hand corner for more information about the fields and
information in the RMI.
Status icons
The green check mark Status OK icon indicates that the library is fully operational and that
no user interaction is required.
The blue exclamation point Status Warning icon indicates that user attention is necessary,
but that the library can still perform most operations.
The red X Status Error icon indicates that user intervention is required and that the library is
not capable of performing some operations.
8 Overview

Planning the installation
Procedure
1. Choose a location for the library.
2. Plan the SAS or Fibre Channel configuration and obtain the necessary cables.
Location requirements
Select an open rack location with access to the host server and a power outlet. If possible, install the
library in the middle or higher part of the rack to avoid dust from the floor and to allow easy access to the
mailslot and magazines.
IMPORTANT:
The library must be mounted on the enclosed rack rails. Placing the library on a surface, such as a
table top or rack shelf, could result in library errors.
Table 6: Location criteria
Criteria Definition
Rack requirements HPE G2 Enterprise Series, Enterprise Series, G2 Advanced Series, Advanced
Series, Standard Series and other HPE square-hole or round-hole racks
Rack space
requirements
MSL2024: 2U
Room temperature 10-35º C (50-95º F) ) for the tape library. Some tape drives have a more limited
temperature range when operating at high altitudes. Verify the tape drive
operating requirements before installing a tape drive in a high altitude
environment
Power source AC power voltage: 100-127 VAC; 200-240 VAC
Line frequency: 50-60 Hz
Place the library near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is the main AC disconnect
device for the library and must be easily accessible at all times.
Weight without
media
MSL2024: 13.6 kg (29.9 lb) - 15.6 kg (34.3 lb)
Weight with media MSL2024: 18.4 kg (40.5 lb) - 20.4 kg (44.9 lb)
Air quality Place the library in an area with minimal sources of particulate contamination.
Avoid areas near frequently used doors and walkways, stacks of supplies that
collect dust, printers, and smoke-filled rooms.
Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes and tape drives.
Table Continued
Planning the installation 9

Criteria Definition
Humidity 20-80 percent relative humidity noncondensing
Clearance Back: Minimum of 15.4 cm (6 inches)
Front: Minimum of 30.8 cm (12 inches)
Sides: Minimum of 5.08 cm (2 inches)
FC connection information
Connect the FC tape drive directly to the server with an HBA or indirectly through a SAN with an FC
switch.
Most supported tape drives have two FC ports. Only one port can be used at a time, but both ports can
be connected for path failover or with software that supports multipath. If you are using only one port, you
can use either port. Path failover is a licensed library feature.
Direct connection
The host must have a 2 Gb, 4 Gb, 8 Gb, or 16 Gb FC HBA. A 4 Gb HBA is recommended for LTO-4 tape
drives. An 8 Gb or faster HBA is recommended for LTO-5 and later generation tape drives. To verify that
an HBA is supported on your server and qualified for the tape drive, see the DAPR compatibility matrix at:
http://www.hpe.com/storage/DAPRcompatibility
A server that has FC-attached hard drives performs best with at least two FC ports. Using the same FC
port for disk and tape drive access can cause performance degradation.
SAN connection
All switches between the host and the tape drive must be of the appropriate type. A 2 Gb switch in the
path might cause performance degradation when backing up highly compressible data.
Configure zoning on the FC switch so that only the backup servers can access the tape drive. For more
information, see the switch documentation.
Cable requirements
An FC cable is required for each FC port you plan to use. The tape drive has an LC-style connector. The
maximum cable length is based on the tape drive and external cable type.
Drive type Cable type 2 Gb 4 Gb 8 Gb
All OM2 0.5 - 300 m 0.5 - 150 m Not supported
LTO-5 HH* OM3, OM4 0.5 - 300 m 0.5 - 150 m 0.5 - 50 m
All except LTO-5
HH OM3, OM4 0.5 - 500 m 0.5 - 380 m 0.5 - 150 m
* The LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 half-height drive is shown as LTO-5 HH.
SAS connection information
The server must have a SAS host bus adapter with an external connector.
The library uses two SCSI logical unit numbers (LUNs) and requires an HBA with multiple LUN support.
Most Hewlett Packard Enterprise SAS RAID controllers support tape devices; many other SAS RAID
10 FC connection information

controllers do not support tape devices. To verify the specifications of your HBA or find a list of compatible
HBAs, see the DAPR compatibility matrix: http://www.hpe.com/storage/DAPRcompatibility
CAUTION:
Do not connect the library to a SAS RAID controller unless the DAPR compatibility matrix shows
that the controller is qualified with the library. The server might not be able to boot when the library
is connected to an unsupported SAS RAID controller.
CAUTION:
Reliable data transfer requires high-quality cables and connections.
• Always verify that the SAS cable is rated for the data transfer speed of the HBA and tape drive.
• Do not use adapters or converters between the HBA and the tape drive. SAS signal rates require
clean connections and a minimum number of connections between the HBA and the tape drive.
• SAS cables described as "equalized" might not support 6 Gb/s data rates. Do not use equalized
cables with LTO-5 or later generation tape drives unless these cables are verified for 6 Gb/s data
rates.
• For optimal performance, only use cables of the length specified as qualified for your products.
Do not use a SAS cable longer than 6 meters.
Cable requirements
Most SAS HBA ports have four SAS channels. A tape drive uses one channel, so each HBA port can
support up to four tape drives. You can use a cable with one connector on each end, but only one channel
will be used. The SAS fanout cable recommended for use with the library can connect up to four SAS
tape drives to a single SAS HBA port.
Figure 1: Example SAS fanout cable
Connectors
The host end of the cable must have the same type of connector as the HBA external SAS port.
The tape drive has a mini-SAS connector. The connector is keyed in location 4, which is the standard
location for end devices. If you use a cable other than the one recommended for use with the product,
verify that it is keyed in location 4.
CAUTION:
Mini-SAS connectors are keyed. Do not force a SAS cable mini-SAS connector into the tape drive
mini-SAS port because it might be keyed differently.
Planning the installation 11

Installing the library
IMPORTANT:
The shipping lock must be removed for the robotics to operate properly. A robot move error is
displayed if the shipping lock is not removed. See Removing the shipping lock on page 13.
WARNING:
The library weighs up to 15.6 kg (34.3 lb) without media and up to 20.4 kg (44.9 lb) with media (24
cartridges).
When moving the library, to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the library:
• Observe local health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material handling.
• Remove all tape cartridges to reduce the overall weight of the library and to prevent cartridges
from falling into the robotic path and damaging the library. Keep the cartridges organized so they
can be returned to the same locations.
• Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the library during installation or removal.
WARNING:
When placing the library into a rack, to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment:
• Extend the rack leveling jacks to the floor.
• Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
• Install the rack stabilizer kit on the rack.
• Extend only one rack component at a time. Racks can become unstable if more than one
component is extended.
Preparing the host
IMPORTANT:
Use proper procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). Use wrist-grounding straps and
anti-static mats when handling internal components.
Procedure
• If you are not the system administrator of the host computer, check with the system administrator
before powering off the computer.
• For a library with FC drives, install an FC HBA or verify that you have sufficient ports available on a
compatible FC switch.
• For a library with SAS drives, if necessary, install a SAS HBA with an external SAS connector that
supports multiple LUNs. Refer to the host computer and HBA documentation for installation
information.
12 Installing the library

• Install application software and compatible drivers on the host computer. See the application software
manuals for installation and configuration information.
• Install the Library & Tape Tools (L&TT) diagnostic utility to see what devices are connected to the host,
verify the installation, upgrade firmware, and aid in troubleshooting.
Download L&TT without charge from: http://www.hpe.com/support/TapeTools
Unpacking the shipping container
CAUTION:
If the temperature in the room where the library will be installed varies 15ºC (30ºF) from the room
where it was stored, allow library to acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours
before unpacking the shipping container.
Procedure
1. Clear a level work surface near where you will place the library.
2. Inspect the container for shipping damage. If you notice any damage, report it to the shipping
company immediately.
3. Remove the packaging, accessories, and library from the box one layer at a time.
4. Place the library on a level work surface.
CAUTION:
Do not place the library on either end or its sides as doing so might damage it.
5. Carefully remove the foam padding and then the bag from the library.
6. Save the packaging materials for moving or shipping the library in the future.
7. Verify that you received the following components:
a. Library
b. Ethernet cable
c. Two rack rails with packets of rack hardware
8. Verify that you have the necessary cables.
a. For a library with FC drives, you must provide an FC cable for each FC port you plan to use. See
FC connection information on page 10.
b. For a library with SAS drives, you must provide a SAS cable with the correct connector for your
HBA. See SAS connection information on page 10.
Removing the shipping lock
The shipping lock prevents the robotic transport mechanism from moving during shipment. Remove the
shipping lock before powering on the library. The shipping lock is held in place with a piece of tape and is
located in the top center of the library. After removing the shipping lock, store it on the back panel of the
library for future use.
Unpacking the shipping container 13

Procedure
1. Locate the tape and shipping lock at the top of the library.
2. Remove the tape, and then remove the lock.
3. Store the lock on the back panel.
Installing the library in a rack
Prerequisites
#2 and #3 Phillips screwdrivers
Procedure
1. Select the hardware packet for your rack.
Packet label Applicable racks
7.1 mm Round-Hole Rack HPE supported racks with 7.1 mm round holes in the rack column
9.5 mm Square-Hole Rack HPE supported racks with 9.5 mm square holes in the rack column
2. Install the rails.
a. Using the screws from the packet for your rack and a #3 Phillips screwdriver, secure the front of
one rail to the front of the rack. The support platform of each rail is tapered, narrowing towards the
rear.
14 Installing the library in a rack

b. Extend the rail to the depth of the rack and secure the rail to the back of the rack.
c. Install the other rail.
3. Install the library in the rack.
a. Slide the library onto the rails.
b. From the front of the library, secure the front bezel to the rack using a #2 Phillips screw driver
placed through the small holes in the mounting bracket. Tighten the captive screws on each side of
the library until they are seated.
Installing tape drives
CAUTION:
All drive bays without tape drives installed must have drive bay covers installed.
Procedure
1. Locate an appropriate vacant drive bay on the back of the library.
Install the first tape drive in the bottom drive bay. If the first tape drive is a half-height tape drive, you
can install an additional half-height tape drive in the top bay.
Installing tape drives 15

2. Remove the face plate covering the drive bay by removing the screws holding it in place.
Remove one drive bay cover to install a half-height tape drive; remove two drive bay covers to install a
full-height tape drive.
3. Holding the tape drive by the handle and supporting it from the bottom, position the drive on the
alignment rails and then slide the tape drive into the drive bay until it is flush with the back of the
library.
4. To secure the tape drive to the chassis, tighten the blue captive screws with your fingers.
If the thumbscrews cannot be tightened, verify that the tape drive is aligned properly.
Connecting the FC cable
NOTE:
Using both ports on a dual-port drive requires path failover or multipath capability in the host
application.
Procedure
1. Remove the FC port caps if necessary. Attach one end of the FC cable to Port A on the tape drive.
2. Attach the other end of the FC cable to a switch or HBA.
Connecting the SAS cable
NOTE:
SAS signal rates require clean connections between the HBA and tape drive. Do not use adapters
or converters between the HBA and the tape drive. For reliable operation, use a maximum SAS
cable length of 6 meters.
16 Connecting the FC cable

Procedure
1. Determine which end of the cable to plug into the HBA.
a. For a cable with a single connector on each end, the end with the same type of connector as the
HBA is the HBA end.
b. For a SAS fanout cable, the end of the cable with a single connector is the HBA end.
2. Attach the HBA end of the SAS cable to the HBA port.
3. Attach the drive end of the cable to Port A on the tape drive.
If you are using a SAS fanout cable, attach one mini-SAS connector to the port on each tape drive.
The unused ends of the SAS fanout cable are single channel and not suitable for use with disk arrays.
Use the other ends to connect additional tape drives, or coil and secure them to the rack to minimize
stress on the connectors.
TIP:
Mini-SAS connectors are keyed. Do not force a mini-SAS connector into the tape drive SAS port
because the connector and port might be keyed differently.
NOTE:
Each tape drive uses one channel. The cable recommended for use with the library maps each
of the four channels from the HBA to one channel on the drive end.
You can plug any of the four drive connectors into any tape drive.
Powering on the library
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
• Use an approved power cord. If you have questions about the type of power cord to use, contact
your authorized service provider.
• Use a power cord rated for your product and for the voltage and current marked on the electrical
ratings label of the product. The voltage and current rating of the cord must be greater than the
voltage and current rating marked on the product.
Procedure
1. If you plan to use the RMI, connect an Ethernet cable to a working LAN connection and to the Ethernet
connector on the back of the library.
2. Attach the power cable to the power connector on the back panel of the library.
Powering on the library 17

3. Plug the power cable into the nearest properly grounded power outlet.
4. Power on the library by pressing the power button on the front panel.
5. To verify that the library has power, check the LCD screen.
If the library does not have power, check the power connections and your power source.
During the Power On Self Test (POST), all four LEDs are illuminated briefly, followed by a flashing
Ready LED. When the initialization sequence is complete, the Home screen is displayed.
If the inventory takes over five minutes, the splash screen is displayed. To see the Home screen, press
any button.
6. Plug in the host server and all attached devices.
7. Power on any other devices you powered off earlier.
8. Power on the server.
Configuring the library network
Configuring the network enables you to monitor, configure, and control most library functions from the
RMI. By default, the library will request an IP address from a DHCP server. Optionally, you can configure
the library to use a static IP address. Once logged into the RMI, you can administer further network
changes through the RMI.
NOTE:
Most IPv4 network configurations are also available through the OCP.
The library supports IPv4 and IPv6 Internet Protocols. By default, the library is configured to use IPv4, the
most common current version. You can enable IPv6 or both Internet Protocols from the OCP or RMI, and
then continue configuring IPv6 settings from the RMI.
NOTE:
The library is shipped without an administrator password. You must set the administrator password
with the OCP before you can use the RMI administrator functions. Once the administrator password
is set, you can access the RMI by providing the administrator password on the login screen.
If you enabled IPv6, you must continue configuring IPv6 from the RMI after setting the administrator
password. You can find the IPv6 IP address obtained by the library from the OCP Information/Status >
Network Information menu item. For additional information on configuring IPv6, see the user and service
guide.
Finding the IPv4 IP address obtained through DHCP
Procedure
1. From the Home screen, press Next until the display shows Status/Information. Press Enter.
2. Press Next until the display shows Network Information. Press Enter.
3. The display shows IPv4 Network Enabled. Press Enter.
4. Press Next until the display shows the IP address.
5. Press Cancel until the display shows the home screen.
18 Configuring the library network

Configuring IPv4 networking from the OCP
If IPv4 networking is enabled, you can continue configuring the IPv4 network settings from the OCP.
Procedure
1. From the Home screen, press Next until the display shows Configuration. Press Enter.
2. Press Next until the display shows Configure Network Settings. Press Enter.
3. Enter the administrator password, if requested.
4. Press Next until the display shows IPv4 Networking. Press Enter.
5. Press Next until the display shows DHCP (IPv4) Enabled. To change the setting, press Enter.
Press Next until the screen displays the desired setting. Press Enter to accept the new setting.
6. If DHCPv4 is disabled, press Next to display the IP address. To change the IP address, press
Enter. Set the new IP address with the Next, Prev, and Enter keys.
7. Press Next to display the subnet mask. To change the subnet mask, press Enter. Set the new subnet
mask with the Next, Prev, and Enter keys.
8. Press Next to display the gateway address. To change the gateway address, press Enter. Set the new
subnet address with the Next, Prev, and Enter keys.
Setting the date and time
The library uses the date and time to record events and should be set during the initial installation
process. You can also set the date and time or configure an NTP (Network Time Protocol) server from the
RMI Configure > Date/Time screen.
NOTE:
• When setting the hours, the time is based on a 24-hour clock. There is no a.m. or p.m.
designation. For example, 1:00 p.m. is 13:00.
• The library time does not automatically adjust for daylight saving time; you must adjust the time
manually through the OCP or RMI.
• Daylight saving settings are also available through the RMI interface when using SNTP.
Procedure
1. From the Home screen, press Next or Prev until the display shows Library Date/Time. Press
Enter.
2. Enter the administrator password, if requested.
3. A number in the year will flash. Click Next or Prev until the correct number is displayed. Click Enter to
accept the number. Repeat for each number in the date and time.
4. Press Cancel until the display shows the home screen.
Configuring IPv4 networking from the OCP 19

Setting the administrator password
Setting an administrator password provides access to the administrator functions with the RMI and OCP,
and restricts access to administrator functions to only those who know the administrator password. The
library comes with a null administrator password, which until set allows unrestricted access to all
administrative functions through the OCP but not the RMI. Once the administrator password has been set
from the OCP, it can be changed from either the OCP or the RMI. The administrator password must be
exactly eight digits consisting of the numbers 0 through 9.
Procedure
1. On the OCP, press Enter.
2. Press Next until the display shows Configuration. Press Enter.
3. Press Enter to change the administrator password.
4. The first number will flash. Press Next or Prev until the first number for the new password is
displayed. Press Enter to accept the number. The next number flashes. Repeat for each number in
the password.
5. Press Cancel twice to move to the top of the menu.
Configuring the FC interface
Procedure
1. Navigate to the RMI Configuration > Drives screen.
2. 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, use Loop mode.
• For LTO-6 and earlier 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.
3. Click Submit.
Labeling the tape cartridges
The library will operate without barcode labels on the cartridges. Using barcode labels in production
environments improves inventory time in the library and eases cartridge handling processes outside the
library.
Attaching a bar code label to each tape cartridge enables the library and application software to identify
the cartridge quickly, which speeds up inventory time. Make using bar code labels on your tapes a
practice.
20 Setting the administrator password