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2.Select About to display information about the version of the firmware package currently installed on the nTier700 (circled in Figure 21).

Figure 21 The current BlueScale version on the About menu.

Determine Whether an Update is Available

If the version you have is older than the most current version described in the current version of the Spectra nTier700 Backup and Archive Appliance Release Notes and Documentation Updates, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support to obtain an update (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 4).

Important You must have a current service contract with Spectra Logic Technical Support before you can download firmware updates for the nTier700.

If you have questions about your service agreement, contact Spectra Logic

Technical Support (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 4).

Note: The most helpful information on updated firmware packages can be found in the Spectra nTier700 Backup and Archive Appliance Release Notes and Documentation Updates, which are available from the nTier Firmware page. The release notes also include any documentation updates since the last release.

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Contents Spectra nTier700 Copyright Trademarks June Spectra Logic Sales United States and Canada Europe Contacting Spectra LogicContents Updates to the User Guide NTier700 Related PublicationsSpectra nTier File Migrator Microsoft Windows Operating System and SoftwareRegister Your NEW NTIER700 Typographical Conventions User FeedbackRelease Notes 90990019 Firmware Package Information Firmware Package SupportFirmware Version Requirements Updating FirmwareFirmware Package History Enhancements and Changes Resolved IssuesBlueScale2.8.0.1 BlueScaleConnect Known IssuesProblem Workaround Accessories Remote Desktop to displayBackup and Archive Appliance User Guide for BlueScale2.6.0.7 Known IssueBlueScale2.6.0.6 Start Settings Network ConnectionsDescribed in the nTier File Migrator User Guide Following error, which corresponds to the Remote Accessories Command Prompt Keyboard. For example, after entering the folder Release Notes 90990019 IP Addressing Supported BrowsersWindows Operating System Obtain the Updated Device DriverUpdating Tape Drive Device Drivers Select If your organization Remove Current Drivers or Devices Install the Updated Device DriverFor this device Uninstall Run the following command If you are usingWorking with the Hardware Components Recycling Your NTIER700 Moving or Shipping the NTIER700Overview FeaturesInstalling the NTIER700 Install in a Restricted Access LocationConnect the Power Cords Unlock the Blades Install the Data Drives in the BladesIdentifying the drive numbers and latches in a blade Install the Data DrivesDrives for a single blade Release the drive sled latch Connectors on the rear panel N+1 power configuration shown Connect the Cables and Power OnGigE Fibre ChannelScsi bus ConnectedNext Steps ƒ Read -Configuring the nTier700 on page 40Configuring the NTIER700 Access the BlueScale Web InterfaceHttps//nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn When using Internet Explorer or Firefox Add Security Exception dialog box, select Get Certificate Release Notes 90990009 Overview Access the Windows DesktopWindows Desktop message Connect and LogWindows Storage Server login Windows Storage Server Remote Desktop Log Off and Return to BlueScaleInstall Additional Application Software Install Antivirus SoftwareMake the Installation Files Accessible to Windows Share the Drive Share a CD or DVD Drive on a Remote ComputerMap the Shared CD or DVD Drive to a Drive Letter Install the Software Using the NTIER700 Using the Blade Operator PanelDisplaying the Status of Components Maintaining the NTIER700 Moving or Shipping the nTier700Check the Current Firmware Version Current BlueScale version on the About menu Determine Whether an Update is AvailableThen Download the Updated FirmwareUpdate the Firmware Select Start Update Cancel Choose Continue InstallUpdating Tape Drive Device Drivers Restart the nTier700 Installnonexclusive.exe Before Contacting Spectra Logic Technical Support Appendix A-SERVICE and SupportOpening a Support Ticket Returns RAID Storage SpecificationsAppendix B Specifications Parameter SpecificationVolt AC power cord are as follows Power CordsAppendix D-TUNING Gigabit Ethernet Network Performance Enable Jumbo Frames for 10 GigE Network Interface CardsChange the MTU Setting for the NIC Card Local Area Connection Properties Decimal Enable Window ScalingTeaming NICs Static Link Team Type DescriptionAggregation SLA