PowerVault: TL2000/TL4000 Tape Library - How to Check the Firmware Revisions for the Tape Library and Tape Drives
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- Preferred Method - Through the Remote Management Unit (RMU)
- Alternate Method - Through the Front Operator Control Panel (OCP)
This article provides information about 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 firmware can be check through the following process through the Remote Management Unit (RMU) or Web Interface:
- If the TL2000/TL4000 RMU has not been configured, consult the User's Guide using the following links:
- Access the RMU/Web Interface using a web browser such as Internet Explorer®, Firefox®, or Chrome®
- After you have logged into the RMU, on the front web page/interface, you can see the firmware of the library under - "Current Installed Library Firmware" (Figure 1).
Figure 1 - Library Firmware Revision
- 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 drives can be checked through the Front Operator Control Panel (OCP), as follows:
- If the firmware is out-of-revision for either the tape library and/or tape drives - go to Dell's Support Site to check, and, if necessary, download the firmware.
- Use the following links on how-to update the tape library and tape drive firmware:
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.
- Standing in front of the TL2000/TL4000, the OCP is displayed.
NOTE: Consult the User's Guide, if guidance is needed to operate the TL2000/TL4000 OCP: - For Tape Library Firmware - OCP Menu > Monitor > Library > Identity > Version
- For Tape Drive Firmware -
Monitor > Drive > Identity > Drive (#) > Firmware Rev - If the firmware is out-of-revision for either the tape library or tape drives, go to Dell's Support Site to check, and, if necessary, download the firmware.
- Use the following links on how-to update the tape library and tape drive firmware:
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.
- Standing in front of the TL2000/TL4000, the OCP is displayed.
Affected Products
PowerVault TL2000, PowerVault TL4000Article Properties
Article Number: 000130478
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 29 Oct 2025
Version: 7
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