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PowerVault TL2000 / TL4000 Tape Library - How to Check the Firmware Revisions for the Tape Library and Tape Drives

Summary: This article provides information on the PowerVault TL2000 / TL4000 - How to Check the Firmware Revisions for the tape library and tape drives

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Symptoms

 

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Table of Contents:

  1. Preferred Method - Through the Remote Management Unit (RMU)
  2. Alternate Method - Through the Front Operator Control Panel (OCP)


This article provides information on the PowerVault TL2000 / TL4000 - How to Check the Firmware Revisions for the tape library and tape drives

 

Preferred Method - Through the Remote Management Unit (RMU)

The PowerVault TL2000 / TL4000 Tape Library and Tape Drive(s) firmware can be check through the following process through the RMU (Remote Management Unit) or Web Interface:

  1. If the TL2000 / TL4000 RMU has not been configured, please consult the User's Guide using the following links:

     
    1. PowerVault TL2000 User's Guide
    2. PowerVault TL4000 User's Guide

       
  2. Access the RMU / Web Interface using a web browser such as Internet Explorer®, Firefox®, or Chrome®.
  3. After you have logged into the RMU, on the front web page / interface, you'll be able to see the firmware of the library under - "Current Installed Library Firmware" (Figure 1).


    SLN164146_en_US__2RMU interface
    Figure 1 - Library Firmware Revision




 
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  • Or use menu of - Monitor Library > Library Identity. Then, use the same as above to see what the firmware is for the library.
  • The tape drive firmware can be check through the following menu path:
    Monitor Library > Drive Identity > look for Firmware Revision
    Do this for each tape drive listed (Figure 2).

    SLN164146_en_US__3RMU 2
    Figure 2 - Tape Drive Firmware Revision




 

Alternate Method - Through the Front Operator Control Panel (OCP)

The firmware for the tape library and tape drive(s) can be checked through the Front Operator Control Panel (OCP), as follows:

Cause

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Resolution

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Affected Products

Servers, PowerVault TL2000, PowerVault TL4000
Article Properties
Article Number: 000130478
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 21 Sept 2021
Version:  5
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