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Introduction

These release notes give you the latest information available about the

BlueScale® firmware for the Spectra® nTier700™ Backup and Archive

Appliance (referred to as the nTier700). They provide updates to the

Spectra nTier700 Backup and Archive Appliance User Guide.

Notes: ƒ To make sure you have the most current version of the

BlueScale firmware release notes and the Spectra nTier700

Backup and Archive Appliance User Guide, check the Spectra

Logic Web site at www.spectralogic.com/documents.

ƒThe Spectra nTier700 was previously called the Spectra nTier700 Intelligent Secondary Storage Appliance.

RELATED PUBLICATIONS

The following publications related to the Spectra nTier700 are available from the Spectra Logic web site at www.spectralogic.com/documents.

For additional information about the nTier700, refer to the following publications.

nTier700

The following documents related to the nTier700 are available on the

Spectra Logic web site at www.spectralogic.com/documents.

ƒThe Spectra nTier700 Backup and Archive Appliance User Guide provides detailed information about installing, configuring, using, and maintaining your nTier700.

Note: The current version of the user guide is entitled Spectra nTier700 Intelligent Secondary Storage Appliance User Guide. The title will change the next time the guide is updated.

ƒSpectra nTier700 Backup and Archive Appliance Read This First gives tips and other important information that you should know before installing the nTier700 in your storage environment.

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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