Continuing Backups; Preparing For Replacement - Spectra Logic T-Series Spectra T50e Hardware Replacement Manual

Replacing the Library Control Module

Continuing Backups

If the LCM is malfunctioning, you have no control of the library through the Library
Controller (LC) on the front panel or through the Remote Library Controller (RLC). A
malfunctioning LCM can also affect robotics and tape drives. Backups are interrupted if
the robotics or tape drives are affected and cannot be restarted until after the LCM is
replaced.

Preparing for Replacement

You have a Valid Backup Library Configuration
configuration of the library or a partition, you have the option of saving the
configuration to a USB storage device, as described in the Spectra T50eLibrary User
Guide. The saved configuration can be used to restore a lost configuration.
If you previously saved the library configuration on a USB storage device or uploaded
it to a file on your computer, locate the most current configuration file before
beginning the replacement procedure. You can use this saved configuration to restore
the library configuration after you replace the LCM.
If you have a valid saved configuration, continue with Replacing the LCM on page 13.
Caution:
malfunctioning. Any information saved at this point may be
corrupted.
not
You do have a Valid Backup Library Configuration
library configuration, or are unable to locate it, you may need to reconfigure your
library manually after replacing the LCM.
In this case, it is important to write down the following library information before
continuing. The items to write down are listed here and described below:
Option keys
Encryption keys
Partition information
Network information
Email Users and SMTP IP Address
AutoSupport Log Profile information for each profile
General settings
Library Logon Users and Passwords
Auto Support Log file
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Do not attempt to save the library configuration if the LCM is
Whenever you modify the
If do not have a valid backup