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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 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:
If the TL2000 / TL4000 RMU has not been configured, please consult the User's Guide using the following links:
PowerVault TL2000 User's GuidePowerVault TL4000 User's Guide
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'll be able to 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 drive(s) 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 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.
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:
PowerVault TL2000 User's GuidePowerVault TL4000 User's Guide
For Tape Library Firmware - OCP Menu > Monitor > Library > Identity > VersionFor Tape Drive Firmware - Monitor > Drive > Identity > Drive (#) > Firmware RevIf 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.
