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d.Select the download directory to display a list of zipped file archives (.zip files).

Select...

If your organization...

 

 

Latest

Does not have a policy against using non-WHQL certified drivers.

 

 

WHQL_Cert

Has a policy against using non-WHQL certified drivers.

 

 

e.Select the file with .x64 in the file name (for example, IBMTape.x64_6204.zip).

f.Save the zip file containing the drivers to a known location on the nTier700 system drive.

3.Extract (unzip) the file into the following folder:

C:\Program Files (x86)\SpectraLogic\drivers\IBM LTO Tape Drives

This creates a new folder whose name includes the latest driver version number. For example:

C:\Program Files (x86)\SpectraLogic\drivers\IBM LTO Tape Drives\

IBMTape.x64_6204

Remove Current Drivers or Devices

If you previously installed device drivers for your tape drives using the wizard in Windows Device Manager, use the following steps to remove the drivers. Otherwise, skip to Install the Updated Device Driver.

1.Connect to the Windows Desktop on the nTier700, if you are not already connected.

2.Using Windows Explorer, navigate to the folder containing the extracted drivers files.

3.Double click the uninst.exe to run the driver uninstall utility.

4.Open the Device Manager and uninstall any of the following devices, if present:

For this device...

Uninstall...

 

 

Tape Drives

Any IBM tape drives

 

 

System Devices

Changer Bus Enumerator and Tape Bus Enumerator

 

 

Medium Changers

Spectra Logic Medium Changer driver

 

 

Other Devices

Any tape drives

 

 

 

5. Restart the nTier700.

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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 BlueScale2.8.0.1 Resolved IssuesBlueScale Enhancements and ChangesProblem Workaround Known IssuesAccessories Remote Desktop to display ConnectBackup 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 For this device Uninstall Install the Updated Device DriverRun the following command If you are using Remove Current Drivers or DevicesWorking 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 Appendix B Specifications RAID Storage SpecificationsParameter Specification ReturnsVolt 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