Dell 124T LTO-3 Viewing Firmware Version, Viewing Element Status, Viewing Tape Drive Status

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Viewing Firmware Version

To view the current firmware version, use the following procedure:

1.From the main menu, scroll to Status, and then press Enter.

2.From the Status submenu, scroll to Autoloader, and then press Enter.

3.From the Autoloader submenu, scroll to Version, and then press Enter.

A list of messages appears on the LCD. The firmware version is listed as Firmware: VX.XX where X.XX is the current installed version of the firmware.

Firmware The number indicates the firmware version.

EDC The number indicates the Error Correction Code that was generated when the firmware was installed. The autoloader uses this number to verify that the firmware and the memory holding the firmware are good.

HW Rev The number indicates the hardware version.

ME Rev The number indicates the mechanical version.

Viewing Element Status

The element status reports the status of the magazine slots. The status indicates whether a slot contains a cartridge or not, and which slot is allocated as the cleaning cartridge's slot. To view an element's status:

1.From the main menu, scroll to Status, and then press Enter.

2.From the Status submenu, scroll to Autoloader, and then press Enter.

3.From the Autoloader submenu, scroll to Element Status, and then press Enter.

4.Scroll to view Drive, Mailslot, and Picker status. Scroll and press Enter when prompted to view Magazine status.

You can scroll through each of the slots. Slots that are occupied by a data cartridge are indicated by an asterisk (*). If a slot assigned to a cleaning cartridge is occupied, it is indicated by an at sign (@). If a slot assigned to a cleaning cartridge is empty, it is indicated with an exclamation point (!).

5.Scroll to the slot containing the cartridge for which you want to see the label, or the cartridge you want to move, and then press Enter.

The Element Status screen appears, displaying the bar code label for that cartridge.

Viewing Tape Drive Status

To view the tape drive status, use the following procedure.

1.From the main menu, scroll to Status, and then press Enter.

2.From the Status submenu, scroll to Drive, and then press Enter.

3.From the Drive submenu, scroll to Status, and then press Enter.

A list of messages appears. These messages may include:

SCSI ID Indicates the drive's SCSI ID number.

Compression Indicates whether the tape drive compression is enabled or disabled.

Drive Tape Indicates whether a tape is present in the drive or not.

NOTE:The LTO-3 tape drive can compress data which may allow it to write more data to the same amount of tape. Compression also increases the performance of the data transfers from or to the SCSI bus. The data compression is drive dependent and cannot be set from the front panel or the Remote Management Unit. Your backup application package may also have information on compression.

The front panel display will indicate whether data compression is Enabled or Disabled. Not all data is compressible and performance is heavily dependent on the type of data being backed up.

Viewing Tape Drive Version

To view the tape drive version, use the following procedure.

1.From the main menu, scroll to Status, and then press Enter.

2.From the Status submenu, scroll to Drive, and then press Enter.

3.From the Drive submenu, scroll to Version, and then press Enter.

A list of messages appears. These messages may include:

Product Type Indicates the type of drive installed.

Version

Indicates the firmware version of the drive.

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Contents Dell PowerVault 124T LTO-3 Autoloader Users Guide Configuring the Autoloader Setting Ethernet Setting the Scsi IDSetting an IP Gateway Setting the IP AddressSetting the Subnet Mask Setting the Time Server Setting the TimeSetting the Snmp Server Enter Barcode ReaderScsi Barcode Length Setting Security Setting MagazinesSetting Passwords Getting Lost PasswordsBack to Contents Setting the Security Diagnostic Tests from the Front PanelStopping a Diagnostic Test Front Panel Diagnostic TestsDiagnostics Using the Remote Management Unit Remote Management Unit Diagnostic TestsTechnical Assistance Online ServicesFtp.dell.com AutoTech ServiceTechnical Support Service Automated Order-Status ServiceBefore You Call Installation Preparation Installation OverviewAccessories Scsi Bus RequirementsUL Requirements Choosing a LocationBar Code Reader Product OverviewUnpacking the Autoloader AccessoriesIdentifying Product Components Back Panel OverviewEthernet cable Scsi cable Scsi terminator Connecting the Scsi and Power CablesScsi cable Scsi terminator Power cable Click Update Driver Installing the Device DriversPreparing the Host and Verifying the Connection Tape Drive Device DriverAutoloader Device Driver Enabling LUN Support in Linux Back to Contents Overview Logout Enter PasswordsOperators Panel Functionality Moving a Single Cartridge Using CartridgesInsert a Single Cartridge Inward Side of a Magazine Outward Side of a Magazine Using Magazines and Magazine BlanksEjecting a Single Cartridge Manually Operating the Magazine Installing a MagazineEjecting a Magazine Running an Inventory Viewing PowerVault 124T Autoloader StatusViewing Status Information MagazinesViewing Element Status Viewing Firmware VersionViewing Tape Drive Status Viewing Tape Drive VersionMAC address Viewing Ethernet InformationIP address NetworkRemote Management Unit Overview Default Username and PasswordOpening the Remote Management Unit Viewing Status InformationTime Display ConfigurationFeedback on Pages System Operations OptionsBar Code Reader Cleaning TapeCompression Setting the System Time Setting the MagazinesSetting Network Options From the Configuration menu, click NetworkingTo Set Network Configuration Setting Front Panel Security OptionsTo set User Administration To set the Client Authorization ControlFirmware Error Logs and DiagnosticsViewing Error or History Logs Library Operations Set to Home Autoloader Performance Specifications Physical SpecificationsAutoloader Environmental Specifications Characteristic Product AloneAutoloader Vibration Specifications Autoloader Power SpecificationsAutoloader Shock Specifications Tape Drive SpecificationsBefore Contacting Customer Support Basic TroubleshootingProblem Probable Cause Suggested Action Checking for Errors Operator Control Panel Error DisplayAutoloader Logs Autoloader Error DetailAutoloader Logs through OCP Autoloader Logs through RMUStack/Global Data Corruption Error Types Message Error TypesSystem Shutdown/Disruption Error Types System Miscellaneous Error TypesDrive/Media Error Types Tape Drive Error TypesMiscellaneous Error Types TCP/IP Stack and Task Error TypesScsi Server Task Error Types Loader Task Error TypesCode Update Error Types Picker/Magazine Servo Error Types Servo Elevator Hardware Error TypesServo Picker Hardware Error Types System Event Types Servo Motor Error TypesMagazine Hardware Error Types Diagnostic Error Types Front Panel Error TypesBarcode Error Types TapeAlert Logs through OCP TapeAlert LogsTapeAlert Interpretation TapeAlert Logs through RMUPage Page Page To Remove the Autoloader from a Rack Returning the Autoloader for ServiceTo prepare the autoloader for shipment Packing the Autoloader
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