Dell TL2000/4000, v.6.2.1.5, A07
Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.6.2.1.5 - Windows 2003x86 and 2003x64 drivers For Dell PowerVault TL2000/TL4000 adds support for the V2 drives.
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Fixes & Enhancements
This release adds Windows 2003 driver support for the new V2 drives now being installed in the Dell PowerVault TL2000/TL4000.
Read MoreVersion
6.2.1.5, A07
Release date
21 May 2013
Download Type
Driver
Category
Tape Automation
Importance
OptionalDell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: DELL_TL2000-4000_A07_R296013.exe
File Size: 4.64 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
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MD5:
ce3fc639dc5f640afb00681486fa0b07
SHA1:
7b1b124220f7013c8578eb0756e8e63ae432dde3
SHA-256:
817431f6d8a393d79f677f253a07df792b4490fb32ef12cb1748c7dbb87f478e
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Important Information
Important: If you are performing a driver update from a previouse driver version, follow the driver un-install instructions prior to installing version 6.2.1.5. Failure to follow instructions could result in a system crash.
Normal usage of the Dell PowerVault TL2000/TL4000 medium changer driver is for native backup via the Removable Storage Manager (RSM) or, when licensed, for implementation with the PowerVault TL2000/TL4000s Data Path and Control Path failover feature. Most backup software vendors do not require the use of this driver. Please check with your backup software vendor for their specific requirements.
Normal usage of the Dell PowerVault TL2000/TL4000 tape drive driver is when the operating system or backup application do not include a device driver for the tape drive. Or, when licensed, for implementation with the PowerVault TL2000/TL4000s Data and Control Path failover feature. Most backup software vendors do not require the use of this driver. Rather, most backup software vendors include a tape drive driver or leverage the operating systems in-box native tape drive driver. Please check with your backup software vendor for their specific requirements.
The installation method for the Dell 6.2.1.5 device drivers has a few major changes:
- The Tape device driver and Tape Library driver are now two independent packets. The change gives the user the option of installing the Tape device only (Most backup applications do not require the medium changer driver).
- The Driver install provides two options to the user on type of driver installation. The driver can be installed as non-exclusive or exclusive. Driver installation depends on the of OS/backup application.
Refer to PowerVault TL2000-4000 install_README.txt document for full details.
Normal usage of the Dell PowerVault TL2000/TL4000 medium changer driver is for native backup via the Removable Storage Manager (RSM) or, when licensed, for implementation with the PowerVault TL2000/TL4000s Data Path and Control Path failover feature. Most backup software vendors do not require the use of this driver. Please check with your backup software vendor for their specific requirements.
Normal usage of the Dell PowerVault TL2000/TL4000 tape drive driver is when the operating system or backup application do not include a device driver for the tape drive. Or, when licensed, for implementation with the PowerVault TL2000/TL4000s Data and Control Path failover feature. Most backup software vendors do not require the use of this driver. Rather, most backup software vendors include a tape drive driver or leverage the operating systems in-box native tape drive driver. Please check with your backup software vendor for their specific requirements.
The installation method for the Dell 6.2.1.5 device drivers has a few major changes:
- The Tape device driver and Tape Library driver are now two independent packets. The change gives the user the option of installing the Tape device only (Most backup applications do not require the medium changer driver).
- The Driver install provides two options to the user on type of driver installation. The driver can be installed as non-exclusive or exclusive. Driver installation depends on the of OS/backup application.
Refer to PowerVault TL2000-4000 install_README.txt document for full details.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 x64
Applies to
KIT,ACC,EN,ACTVN,TL2K,SLVR
KIT,ACC,EN,ACTVN,TL4K,SLVR
TL2000/4000
Installation instructions
Hard Drive Installation (via WinZip) with HTML Pop-Up Window for
DELL_TL2000-4000_A07_R296013.EXE
Download
1.Click Download Now, to download the file.
2.When the File Download window appears, click Save this program to
disk (Windows XP users, click Save) and click OK. The Save In: window
appears.
3.From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to
select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
4.If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. The file
name icon appears on your desktop.
Install
1.Double-click the new icon on the desktop labeled DELL_TL2000-4000_A07_R296013.EXE.
The Self-Extractor window appears.
2.Click OK or Continue.
The Self-Extracting Driver Installation window appears and prompts to
extract files to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R296013.
3.Leave all of the default settings and click Unzip or OK. If the
directory doesn't exist, you'll be prompted to create one. Click Yes. A
Self Extractor window appears and indicates C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R296013 files were
extracted.
4.Click OK.
Follow the on-screen installation instructions in the window.
HTML Pop-Up With Install Now Button
1.The Dell Software Installation Documentation window appears.
2.Click the Install Now button. A File Download window appears.
3.Click Run this program from its current location and click OK.
The Security Warning window appears.
4.Click Yes. The InstallShield Wizard window appears.
5.Follow the on-screen instructions.
DELL_TL2000-4000_A07_R296013.EXE
Download
1.Click Download Now, to download the file.
2.When the File Download window appears, click Save this program to
disk (Windows XP users, click Save) and click OK. The Save In: window
appears.
3.From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to
select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
4.If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. The file
name icon appears on your desktop.
Install
1.Double-click the new icon on the desktop labeled DELL_TL2000-4000_A07_R296013.EXE.
The Self-Extractor window appears.
2.Click OK or Continue.
The Self-Extracting Driver Installation window appears and prompts to
extract files to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R296013.
3.Leave all of the default settings and click Unzip or OK. If the
directory doesn't exist, you'll be prompted to create one. Click Yes. A
Self Extractor window appears and indicates C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R296013 files were
extracted.
4.Click OK.
Follow the on-screen installation instructions in the window.
HTML Pop-Up With Install Now Button
1.The Dell Software Installation Documentation window appears.
2.Click the Install Now button. A File Download window appears.
3.Click Run this program from its current location and click OK.
The Security Warning window appears.
4.Click Yes. The InstallShield Wizard window appears.
5.Follow the on-screen instructions.
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