HP Surestore 6.140 Tape Library - Manual (Page 84)

Library Administration
Using the Remote Management Card
Chapter 3 3-10
For remote management, you need a network connection and a browser
to:
• View the current status of the library, drives, and tapes
• Manage multiple devices from any workstation within the intranet
• Manage and configure the library on your network in a secure
environment to:
— Clean the drives
— Load and unload tapes
— Run diagnostics
— Restart the library
— Dynamically assign the library’s IP address, gateway address, and
subnet mask using DHCP or BOOTP mode
• View library, drive, and tape error messages
• Generate error reports to fax or email to your support representative
• Download and install firmware
• Access web-based support, web registration, documentation, and
partner information
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
DHCP allows a DHCP server to dynamically assign IP addresses to any
DHCP client that requests one. The DHCP server usually has a limited
set of IP addresses, and assigns them on a first come first serve basis.
When a DHCP client boots up, it will broadcast a DHCP request over
TCP/IP. If a DHCP server is present, that server will respond to the
DHCP client with an IP address, subnet mask and gateway. This
response also includes a lease (or expiration) time for the IP address
being assigned. If the DHCP client then wants to use this address, the
client must acknowledge the server’s response, and then periodically
renew the lease on that IP address. If the lease expires, the DHCP server
is free to re-issue that IP address to another DHCP client.
NOTE DHCP only manages dynamic allocation of IP addresses. Assigning device
names with DHCP is not recommended.