HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library Spooler Upgrade Startup service is designed to upgrade your existing HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library Base Module, versions Q6Q62A and Q6Q62B, by replacing the spooling mechanism and enabling the tape library to have additional storage capacity.
The spooling mechanism upgrade provides the capability for up to 15 modules to be added to your existing HPE StoreEver MSL3040
Tape Library Base Module. The spooler upgrade will allow the capability to install up to seven expansion modules above and up to eight
expansion modules below the base library module, with up to 48U rack height maximum HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library Base Module SKU: Q6Q62A
Maximum number of expansion modules: 6
Maximum tape cartridges: 272
HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library Base Module SKU: Q6Q62B
Maximum number of expansion modules: 6
Maximum tape cartridges: 280
HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library Base Module SKU: Q6Q62A with S0D78A installed
Maximum number of expansion modules: 15
Maximum tape cartridges: 632
HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library Base Module SKU: Q6Q62B with S0D78A installed
Maximum number of expansion modules: 15
Maximum tape cartridges: 640
SKU # H30JFE
An HPE service specialist will plan the necessary activities, including the identification of any prerequisites (see “eligibility” section)
and schedule the delivery of the service at a time mutually agreed upon by Hewlett Packard Enterprise and the Customer.
The HPE service specialist will provide the planning and coordination activities detailed in this table, either remotely or on-site, at HPE’s discretion
Service planning and coordination activities include:
• Verifying prerequisites using the predelivery checklist
• Reviewing the SAN connectivity and supportability of the intended HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library Base Module
• Delivering a brief consultation to guide the Customer
The spooling mechanism upgrade is performed in three steps:
Documenting the library configuration
Replacing the spooling mechanism
Enabling the configuration
Documenting the library configuration: An HPE service specialist will record the existing HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library Base Module hardware configuration, and update the library firmware (if necessary), prior to performing the following tasks:
Replacing the spooling mechanism:
Power off the library
Remove the magazine
Prepare and then remove the robotic assembly and spooling mechanism from the base module
Install the robotic assembly and spooling mechanism into the base module and completing robotic installation
Power on the library
Enabling the configuration: Verify the upgrade procedure
An HPE service specialist will run the HPE standard validation tests required for this service and specific to the product
being upgraded.
On the same day as the upgrade services are performed, an HPE authorized service specialist will conduct a high-level
review not to exceed one hour to show the functionality of the upgraded components and their operation
* Prices may vary based on local reseller.
