Brand: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Category: Storage
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:09 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2015-12-01
Warranty Information
Warranty information is available for HPE ProLiant, Enterprise Servers, Storage Products, and Networking Products.
The HPE StoreEver MSL tape libraries provide compact, high-capacity, low-cost solutions for unattended data backup. They offer easy access to tape cartridges via removable magazines and mailslots. The libraries are compatible with most operating systems and support various tape drives. Two user interfaces are available: the Remote Management Interface (RMI) for web-based monitoring and control, and the Operator Control Panel (OCP) on the front panel for direct operation. Installation involves planning, preparing the host, choosing a location, unpacking, mounting, installing drives, connecting cables, powering on, configuring, and verifying the installation. Operations include managing media, running diagnostics, and updating firmware. Troubleshooting guides are provided for common issues.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Parameter | Default setting | Reset by Set Defaults | Stored in Saved Config file |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master drive | Drive 1 or the lowest numbered existing drive | Yes | Yes |
| Drive power | Drive powered on All drives powered on |
Yes | Yes |
| Auto clean | Disabled | Yes | |
| Slots | |||
| Active slots | Maximum possible | Yes | |
| Reserved slots | 0 | Yes | Yes |
| Mailslot configuration | Mailslot disabled | Yes | Yes |
| Administrator password required for mailslot removal | Enabled | Yes | Yes |
| Barcode reader settings | |||
| Barcode reader label length | 8 | Yes | Yes |
| Barcode reader alignment | Left | Yes | Yes |
| Ignore barcode Media ID | Disabled | Yes | Yes |
| Error and event settings | |||
| Event log levels and filter | Continuous trace and all levels and filters active (for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Service use only) | Yes | Yes |
| Error recovery | On | Yes | |
| E-mail notification | Disabled | Yes, but configurations retained | Yes |
| Administrator password | Unset | No | Yes |
| Network settings | |||
| HTTPS | Disabled | Yes, but saved addresses do not change | Yes, including DHCP, DNS, IPv4 and IPv6 addresses |
| SNMP | Disabled, but saved addresses do not change | Yes, but saved address do not change | Yes |
| Restricted network access | Enabled | Yes | Yes |
| Miscellaneous settings | |||
| Library mode | Automatic | Yes | Yes |
| Date and time | Blank or existing | No | |
| Display contrast setting (MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 only) | Default factory setting | TBD | Yes |
| Logical library configuration | Disabled (no logical libraries) | Yes | Yes |
| Encryption and security settings | Disabled | Not applicable | Yes |
| License Keys | None | No | Yes |