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Ensure the minimum version required to support Ultrium 5 tape drives. Encryption Library firmware level must be 5.80 or greater. LTO 4 Tape Drives: No minimum level of firmware for Common Library Features Table 1. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Ensure any host applications and software, that requires a minimum level of the page. Dedicated...
Ensure the minimum version required to support Ultrium 5 tape drives. Encryption Library firmware level must be 5.80 or greater. LTO 4 Tape Drives: No minimum level of firmware for Common Library Features Table 1. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Ensure any host applications and software, that requires a minimum level of the page. Dedicated...
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...Tape Drive supports Application Managed Encryption (AME), and Library Managed Encryption (LME), using T10 encryption methods, for your library. This configuration provides redundancy in the tape backup software application. Please refer to Chapter 2 (Multiple Key Managers for Redundancy) of the Dell... server prior to "Configure Library: Encryption" on page 5-47 for information on page 9-1 for activation instructions. 1-6 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide The library stores the customized inventory data in memory. Library firmware supports a 6 or...
...Tape Drive supports Application Managed Encryption (AME), and Library Managed Encryption (LME), using T10 encryption methods, for your library. This configuration provides redundancy in the tape backup software application. Please refer to Chapter 2 (Multiple Key Managers for Redundancy) of the Dell... server prior to "Configure Library: Encryption" on page 5-47 for information on page 9-1 for activation instructions. 1-6 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide The library stores the customized inventory data in memory. Library firmware supports a 6 or...
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... found at the time you want to obtain the license key. SNMP Messaging Occasionally, the library may have been swapped with customer-supplied software) can alert operations personnel of the Dell Encryption Key Manager User's Guide for library-managed encryption purchased with the host server(s). Using the information supplied in the drive after any...
... found at the time you want to obtain the license key. SNMP Messaging Occasionally, the library may have been swapped with customer-supplied software) can alert operations personnel of the Dell Encryption Key Manager User's Guide for library-managed encryption purchased with the host server(s). Using the information supplied in the drive after any...
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...the Front Panel LEDs All LEDs are called Power-On-Self-Test (POST). Upon power ON or software reset, the library illuminates all LEDs are displayed. The Operator Control Panel will stop flashing and be ignored. Power-ON Display When the... Figure 2-1. When the mechanical initialization is pressed, which causes the Operator Control Panel to return to help identify the failure. 2-2 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide v Numeric error codes are only used for unrecoverable, fatal errors, otherwise text status messages are extinguished and the Ready/...
...the Front Panel LEDs All LEDs are called Power-On-Self-Test (POST). Upon power ON or software reset, the library illuminates all LEDs are displayed. The Operator Control Panel will stop flashing and be ignored. Power-ON Display When the... Figure 2-1. When the mechanical initialization is pressed, which causes the Operator Control Panel to return to help identify the failure. 2-2 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide v Numeric error codes are only used for unrecoverable, fatal errors, otherwise text status messages are extinguished and the Ready/...
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... following format: http://[0:0:0:0:0:0:0:0]. For DHCP, use the Operator Control Panel to determine the IP Address assigned to access your library with host-based application software, causing data loss. Enter the IP Address in to perform any remote operations that will take the... browser address field to your Router Assigned IP Address, navigate to Monitor → Library → Identity. User Interface, you must first set the IP address using the IPv4 address or a known Chapter 2. The TL4000/TL2000 RMU screen shows Welcome : User, superuser, admin, or service after a successful ...
... following format: http://[0:0:0:0:0:0:0:0]. For DHCP, use the Operator Control Panel to determine the IP Address assigned to access your library with host-based application software, causing data loss. Enter the IP Address in to perform any remote operations that will take the... browser address field to your Router Assigned IP Address, navigate to Monitor → Library → Identity. User Interface, you must first set the IP address using the IPv4 address or a known Chapter 2. The TL4000/TL2000 RMU screen shows Welcome : User, superuser, admin, or service after a successful ...
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... Control Paths" on page 3-2.) v Configure any single logical library (including the entire physical library) so that are drives in high-availability environments. This configuration is shared by certain adapters and independent software vendors (ISVs). Configuring a single logical library to the examples given above. Chapter 3. Library Sharing The library's default configuration allows a single application to the user...
... Control Paths" on page 3-2.) v Configure any single logical library (including the entire physical library) so that are drives in high-availability environments. This configuration is shared by certain adapters and independent software vendors (ISVs). Configuring a single logical library to the examples given above. Chapter 3. Library Sharing The library's default configuration allows a single application to the user...
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... by the HBA. Using Zoning to limit the devices that you do not have increased. Hardware zoning is 2 m (6 ft). Software zoning is important to Isolate Devices and Enhance Security For security reasons, it , check that each group is that a server or ...servers can address these issues. The advantage of the library's WWNN implementation is isolated from the same server connected to change the zoning configuration if a drive needs service or replacement. If 3-10 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide For example, if you to partition ...
... by the HBA. Using Zoning to limit the devices that you do not have increased. Hardware zoning is 2 m (6 ft). Software zoning is important to Isolate Devices and Enhance Security For security reasons, it , check that each group is that a server or ...servers can address these issues. The advantage of the library's WWNN implementation is isolated from the same server connected to change the zoning configuration if a drive needs service or replacement. If 3-10 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide For example, if you to partition ...
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Chapter 3. your software does not support sharing, note that do not cooperate, use zoning to form a SAN partition. Installation Planning 3-11 You can remove zoned partitions as you upgrade software and system levels. For systems that Fibre Channel switches have a zoning capability to prevent the systems from sharing the same drive.
Chapter 3. your software does not support sharing, note that do not cooperate, use zoning to form a SAN partition. Installation Planning 3-11 You can remove zoned partitions as you upgrade software and system levels. For systems that Fibre Channel switches have a zoning capability to prevent the systems from sharing the same drive.
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... and specific settings will be necessary to reserve slots in order to match the number of available slots to the ISV software licensing. v Library Mode (select one of active slots you must have a dedicated cleaning cartridge slot, and you desire to enable Auto ...Host - v Bar Code Label Length Reported to its home slot. Click General and enter the following per logical library): - Random: In random mode, the library allows the server's (host's) application software to select the first available cartridge found (counting from the I /O Stations and Reserving Slots" on page 6-4....
... and specific settings will be necessary to reserve slots in order to match the number of available slots to the ISV software licensing. v Library Mode (select one of active slots you must have a dedicated cleaning cartridge slot, and you desire to enable Auto ...Host - v Bar Code Label Length Reported to its home slot. Click General and enter the following per logical library): - Random: In random mode, the library allows the server's (host's) application software to select the first available cartridge found (counting from the I /O Stations and Reserving Slots" on page 6-4....
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... Managed Encryption: v SAS and Fibre Channel LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Drive (Full Height or Half Height) v Ultrium 4 Tape Cartridge v Library firmware level 5.80 or higher v Drive firmware level 77BE or higher v Tape backup software application that supports LTO4 encryption Minimum Prerequisites for additional encryption settings. 4-22 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide a77ug199 The customer should contact their...
... Managed Encryption: v SAS and Fibre Channel LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Drive (Full Height or Half Height) v Ultrium 4 Tape Cartridge v Library firmware level 5.80 or higher v Drive firmware level 77BE or higher v Tape backup software application that supports LTO4 encryption Minimum Prerequisites for additional encryption settings. 4-22 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide a77ug199 The customer should contact their...
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... depending on the user configuration but the user has to function in a TL2000/TL4000 logical library. Selective Encryption: Check your tape backup software application documentation to locate the appropriate port settings. 8. Encrypt All: Check your Dell PowerVault Encryption Key Manager User's Guide for each logical library. Chapter 4. v Primary TCP port: After entering the Primary IP address, the...
... depending on the user configuration but the user has to function in a TL2000/TL4000 logical library. Selective Encryption: Check your tape backup software application documentation to locate the appropriate port settings. 8. Encrypt All: Check your Dell PowerVault Encryption Key Manager User's Guide for each logical library. Chapter 4. v Primary TCP port: After entering the Primary IP address, the...
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...release a magazine, . For information about Element Addressing, . 4-32 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide In case the Operator Control Panel or Web User Interface initiated process has failed or the library no longer has power, a manual emergency release is password protected. Make... Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Server 2003, you may require additional software or licensing to : Settings → Control Panel → System → Hardware → Device Manager → Tape Drive and/or Medium Changer . The left cartridge magazine (see Figure...
...release a magazine, . For information about Element Addressing, . 4-32 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide In case the Operator Control Panel or Web User Interface initiated process has failed or the library no longer has power, a manual emergency release is password protected. Make... Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Server 2003, you may require additional software or licensing to : Settings → Control Panel → System → Hardware → Device Manager → Tape Drive and/or Medium Changer . The left cartridge magazine (see Figure...
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...the drive. the number of slots that are created by selecting the Move Cartridges option (Control → Move Cartridges) to the ISV software. It may be in the highest numeric slot) is set the number of Active Slots to match the number of active slots in ...is loaded into the drive. - the next sequential cartridge will immediately start with an empty drive. - Random: In random mode, the library allows the server's (host's) application software to load a cartridge. Starting Sequential Mode v Autoload Option: - If the Autoload option is unloaded and placed back into storage, the...
...the drive. the number of slots that are created by selecting the Move Cartridges option (Control → Move Cartridges) to the ISV software. It may be in the highest numeric slot) is set the number of Active Slots to match the number of active slots in ...is loaded into the drive. - the next sequential cartridge will immediately start with an empty drive. - Random: In random mode, the library allows the server's (host's) application software to load a cartridge. Starting Sequential Mode v Autoload Option: - If the Autoload option is unloaded and placed back into storage, the...
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... reserved slot (or dedicated cleaning slot (DCS) if one is assigned) are created by your host software. Configure Library: Specific page elements (continued) Menu Item Description 2U 4U Active Slots It may be as follows: v Logical Library 1 will contain Drive 2 and the upper left cartridge magazines. To modify the number of active slots...
... reserved slot (or dedicated cleaning slot (DCS) if one is assigned) are created by your host software. Configure Library: Specific page elements (continued) Menu Item Description 2U 4U Active Slots It may be as follows: v Logical Library 1 will contain Drive 2 and the upper left cartridge magazines. To modify the number of active slots...
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... requires a license key. v Ultrium 4 Tape Cartridge v Library firmware level 5.80 or higher v Drive firmware level 77BE or higher v Dell Encryption Key Manager application Setting or Changing a Drive's Method of Encryption 1. Feature Activation Key ...) does not require a license key. Contact your library's IP Address in to enable the library managed encryption options. 6. v Ultrium 4 Tape Cartridge v Library firmware level 5.80 or higher v Drive firmware level 77BE or higher v Tape backup software application that supports LTO4 encryption Prerequisites for Application Managed Encryption...
... requires a license key. v Ultrium 4 Tape Cartridge v Library firmware level 5.80 or higher v Drive firmware level 77BE or higher v Dell Encryption Key Manager application Setting or Changing a Drive's Method of Encryption 1. Feature Activation Key ...) does not require a license key. Contact your library's IP Address in to enable the library managed encryption options. 6. v Ultrium 4 Tape Cartridge v Library firmware level 5.80 or higher v Drive firmware level 77BE or higher v Tape backup software application that supports LTO4 encryption Prerequisites for Application Managed Encryption...
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... the pull down menu, for maximum availability of the secondary EKM server. 5-48 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Selective Encryption: Check your tape backup software application documentation to all cartridges using the default data keys specified in the TL2000/TL4000 logical library. Each partition has its own Encryption and EKM settings. a77ug190 Figure 5-40. Configure...
... the pull down menu, for maximum availability of the secondary EKM server. 5-48 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Selective Encryption: Check your tape backup software application documentation to all cartridges using the default data keys specified in the TL2000/TL4000 logical library. Each partition has its own Encryption and EKM settings. a77ug190 Figure 5-40. Configure...
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... message indicating incompatible firmware. Upgrade the drive with the latest firmware if the drive Update function terminates with all LTO5 HH drives. The Service Library: Upgrade Firmware page showing one Ultrium 3 SAS Half High V2 drive and one Ultrium 4 SAS Half High drive. This inactive mode can... or higher. Note: During the update no host drive action is transferred to "ready". If the library has a BCR (Barcode Reader) that the drive is not compatible with host-based application software, Chapter 5. Firmware for V2 drives is being updated with the LTO4 HH V2 drive - Operations 5-...
... message indicating incompatible firmware. Upgrade the drive with the latest firmware if the drive Update function terminates with all LTO5 HH drives. The Service Library: Upgrade Firmware page showing one Ultrium 3 SAS Half High V2 drive and one Ultrium 4 SAS Half High drive. This inactive mode can... or higher. Note: During the update no host drive action is transferred to "ready". If the library has a BCR (Barcode Reader) that the drive is not compatible with host-based application software, Chapter 5. Firmware for V2 drives is being updated with the LTO4 HH V2 drive - Operations 5-...
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...v Verify that the label is smooth and parallel, and has no folds, missing pieces, or smudges. This allows the server's software to the tape. the tape drive will not be written to identify a cartridge that no longer contains current data and is set the write-protect switch, slide ...to them. If you can be able to write new data to the tape. Do not write-protect scratch (blank) cartridges; Location of the write-protect switch 1 Write-Protect Switch 6-6 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide v With light finger pressure, smooth the label so that ...
...v Verify that the label is smooth and parallel, and has no folds, missing pieces, or smudges. This allows the server's software to the tape. the tape drive will not be written to identify a cartridge that no longer contains current data and is set the write-protect switch, slide ...to them. If you can be able to write new data to the tape. Do not write-protect scratch (blank) cartridges; Location of the write-protect switch 1 Write-Protect Switch 6-6 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide v With light finger pressure, smooth the label so that ...
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... the magazine for proper seating. 1. See "Service Library: Clean Drive" on page 6-8. 5. The backup software needs to perform an erase, reformat, or label replacement...software is in any way. CARTRIDGE MOVEMENT PROBLEMS Cartridge placement problems Magazine slot prism fiducials NOT seated properly can be removed from tape. Refer to "Cartridge Compatibility" on page 5-62. Refer to "Provide Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions" on page 6-8 and "Perform a Thorough Inspection" on page 5-57. 7-4 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library...
... the magazine for proper seating. 1. See "Service Library: Clean Drive" on page 6-8. 5. The backup software needs to perform an erase, reformat, or label replacement...software is in any way. CARTRIDGE MOVEMENT PROBLEMS Cartridge placement problems Magazine slot prism fiducials NOT seated properly can be removed from tape. Refer to "Cartridge Compatibility" on page 5-62. Refer to "Provide Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions" on page 6-8 and "Perform a Thorough Inspection" on page 5-57. 7-4 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library...
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... ft.) for 2 ft. v HBA LUN 0/1 Support: A single ID will commence. 7-6 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide v Fibre Channel Tape Support: Make sure that Fibre Channel Tape Support is enabled on the HBA if you are usually caused by improper SCSI bus configuration, application software configuration errors, or an incorrectly configured operating system. For best performance...
... ft.) for 2 ft. v HBA LUN 0/1 Support: A single ID will commence. 7-6 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide v Fibre Channel Tape Support: Make sure that Fibre Channel Tape Support is enabled on the HBA if you are usually caused by improper SCSI bus configuration, application software configuration errors, or an incorrectly configured operating system. For best performance...