Setting Up the PowerVault ML6000 Library
more information on bulk loading, see
see
Configuring Your
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When configuring network settings for the Default Gateway, you must enter a valid IP address. The library will not
accept a blank value or 0.0.0.0.
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Before updating library firmware, be sure to save the library configuration. For instructions, see
the Library
Configuration.
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When drive topology changes are made, the library state may need updating before the partition can be used. To
update the library state, perform one of the following actions:
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Change the partition state to offline and change the state back to online.
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Open the library door and close the door 10 seconds later.
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Remove the drive from the rear of the library and insert the drive 1 minute later.
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Reboot the library.
CAUTION:
Please check your host backup software documentation for driver requirements. If Windows drivers are
required, either the Windows default driver may be used (recommended), or the PowerVault ML6000 device-specific
device driver can be found at http://support.dell.com. To avoid a possible performance reduction in a SAN
environment, please consult Microsoft Knowledge Base article 842411 when using device-specific drivers.
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Running Your Library
Library.
For more details regarding configuring I/E station slots,
Saving and Restoring