Dell PowerVault LTO3-080 User Manual download pdf (Page 32)

Figure 12. Connecting two SAS Devices

Note: Unlike SCSI, the SAS architecture does not support connecting multiple tape drives to a single SAS host adapter.

Step 4 — Configuring the Tape Drive to the Host

Power on the tape drive. Refer to your system and application software manuals to configure the tape drive for use.

Loading Device Drivers

Microsoft Windows Server

This section describes how to install the Microsoft Windows Server Device Drivers for the tape drive.

NOTICE: Some backup software applications do not require device drivers to be loaded and, in some cases, installing device drivers could interfere with

proper functioning of the application. See the documentation for the respective application prior to loading these drivers.

Installation Procedures

1. Ensure that you are logged on to the host server or workstation with Administrator privileges.

2. Insert the Dell PowerVault Documentation and Drivers CD into the CD/DVD drive on the host system.

3. Double-click My Computer and navigate to the CD/DVD drive where you inserted the Dell PowerVault CD.

4. Navigate to the following Microsoft Hotfix file below that corresponds to your operating system, replacing the d: with the drive letter for CD/DVD drive

listed above.

¡ Windows 2003 32 bit: d:\Drivers\Windows 2003 32bit x86\ WindowsServer2003-KB971650-x86-ENU.exe

¡ Windows 2003 x64: d:\Drivers\Windows 2003 x64\ WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB971650-x64-ENU.exe

¡ Windows 2008 32 bit: d:\Drivers\Windows 2008 32bit x86\ Windows6.0-KB971650-x86.msu

¡ Windows 2008 x64: d:\Drivers\Windows 2008 x64\ Windows6.0-KB971650-x64.msu

¡ Windows7: No Microsoft Hotfix or device driver is needed, proceed to Step 5

5. Double-click the installation file and follow the instructions.

¡ Windows 2003: Right-click My Computer on the Windows desktop, then select manage; Device Manager

¡ Windows 2008: Right-click My Computer on the Windows desktop, then select: manage; Diagnostics; Device Manager

6. Click Scan for Hardware Changes.

7. The drive is now ready to use and should appear here: Tape Drives; Device Manager. If not, expand Other Devices in the Device Manager list. Locate and

right-click the tape drive, and select Update Driver Software. When this completes, select Search automatically for the updated driver software. The drive

will appear under Tape Drives after the automatic update completes.

Ethernet Service Port Procedures

To update the drive’s firmware using the ethernet interface:

Note: The drive uses a limited version of FTP protocol to communicate on the ethernet interface. It is recommended to use a simple, command line FTP

session, such as the DOS command prompt, when communicating with the drive. This product is not intended to be connected directly or indirectly by any

means whatsoever to interfaces of public telecommunications networks.

Installation Procedures

1. Obtain the latest drive firmware from the web, as described above.

2. Connect an ethernet patch cable to the drive’s ethernet interface and to a computer. In order to meet electromagnetic immunity requirements, a

shielded ethernet cable is required.

3. Create an FTP session between the drive and the computer. The drive’s default IP address: 169.254.0.3

4. At the user prompt, type guest and press Enter.

5. At the password prompt, press Enter. No response is needed.

6. Type bin to set the communication mode to binary.

7. Type put firmware name to transfer the firmware to the drive. Replace firmware name with the actual firmware name. The drive will reset automatically

when the transfer is complete and the FTP session will close.

8. After the drive resets, the new firmware will be loaded on the drive.

9. Remove the ethernet patch cable from the drive’s ethernet interface.

Capturing a drive dump using the ethernet interface:

Another way to capture a drive dump is using the ethernet port. To capture a dump on the drive using the Ethernet interface follow the steps below.