Dell PowerVault ML3 - Reference Articles
Summary: The Dell ML3 is a Scalable SAN backup base model plus expansion that scales up to 21U with the addition of six ML3E (3U expansion modules).
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Symptoms
Support Library - PowerVault ML3 Tape Library
Product Overview:
The Dell ML3 Tape Library offers scalability above and beyond traditional tape solutions, so that you can grow your data environment with your business. Keep it simple and save on time and support costs with the simple order, configuration, and upgrade of ML3 with ML3E expansion.
With its compact form factor, the ML3 packs an impressive amount of information in a small amount of space. The library holds up to 40 tapes, and each ML3E expansion holds up to 40 tapes while occupying only three units (3U) of rack space. This is ideal for small office environments managing explosive data growth.
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Resolution
Getting Started:
- Dell ML3 Data Sheet
- Dell ML3 Tape Library - Users Guide
- Other Manuals and Documents available on the Dell ML3 Product Page (LTO Media Handbook and Tape Compatibility Matrix)
Troubleshooting:
- Drivers & Downloads
- PowerVault ML3 Tape Library - How to Upgrade the Firmware for the Tape Library and Tape Drives
- How to collect the Library Log of an ML3 Tape Library
- How to collect the Drive Log of an ML3 Tape Library
- How to update the Library firmware using the ML3 Web interface
- PowerVault ML3 SKLM (Encryption Software)
- How to run Drive Diagnostics Test on ML3 Library
Affected Products
Dell EMC ML3, Powervault LTO6, PowerVault LTO7, PowerVault LTO8Article Properties
Article Number: 000137289
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 25 Jun 2024
Version: 6
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