About this guide, Intended audience, Prerequisites – HP StorageWorks 1000i Virtual Library System User Manual
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About this guide
This guide provides information that helps you:
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Become familiar with HP StorageWorks 1000i virtual library system (VLS) features, models,
and components
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Install and operate your VLS
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Configure your VLS to meet the data backup needs of your environment
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Manage your VLS so that it continues to meet the data backup needs of your environment
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Monitor your VLS’s hardware status
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Replace failed customer-replaceable components
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Troubleshoot problems
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Perform diagnostics and disaster recovery
Intended audience
This book is intended for use by system administrators who are experienced with setting up and managing
system backups over a Local Area Network (LAN).
Prerequisites
Before beginning, make sure you are familiar with the items below.
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Tape backup technologies, tape libraries, and backup software
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LAN environments
Before installing the appliance, make sure you have:
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A Phillips screwdriver.
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If racking is desired, an HP 10000 Series rack with one unit of space available to mount a VLS.
Other racks might also be suitable, but have not been tested with the VLS.
Related documentation
In addition to this guide, please refer to other documents for this product:
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HP StorageWorks 1000i Virtual Library System installation instructions poster
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HP StorageWorks 1000i Virtual Library System parts replacement poster
These and other HP documents can be found on the HP documents web site:
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