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

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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).
   
   
   
   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).
  
  
  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:

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• If the firmware is out-of-revision for either the tape library and/or tape drive(s) - go to Dell's Support Site to check, and, if necessary, download the firmware.
• Use the following links on how-to update the firmware tape library tape drive(s):
  
  PowerVault TL2000 / TL4000 Tape Library - How to Upgrade the Firmware for the Tape Library and Tape Drives 
  
  Or use the User's Guide links, as mentioned above to update the firmware.
  1. Standing in front of the TL2000 / TL4000, the OCP will be displayed.
     NOTE: Please consult the User's Guide, if guidance is needed to operate the TL2000 / TL4000 OCP:
     
      
     1. PowerVault TL2000 User's Guide
     2. PowerVault TL4000 User's Guide
        
         
  2. For Tape Library Firmware - OCP Menu > Monitor > Library > Identity > Version
  3. For Tape Drive Firmware -
     Monitor > Drive > Identity > Drive (#) > Firmware Rev
  4. If the firmware is out-of-revision for either the tape library and/or tape drive(s), go to Dell's Support Site to check, and, if necessary, download the firmware.
  5. Use the following links on how-to update the firmware tape library tape drive(s):
     
     PowerVault TL2000 / TL4000 Tape Library - How to Upgrade the Firmware for the Tape Library and Tape Drives 
     
     Or use the User's Guide links, as mentioned above to update the firmware.