Verifying the connection
Procedure
1. Install the application software and/or drivers that are compatible with the autoloader and tape drive.
Backup software packages might require additional software or licensing to communicate with the robotics.
For software compatibility information, see the DAPR compatibility matrix at: http://hpe.com/storage/
DAPRcompatibility
2. Verify the connection between the autoloader and the host:
a. Install the HPE Library & Tape Tools Utility onto the host computer. This utility verifies that the unit is
connected and communicating with the host server. It also verifies that the device is functioning and
provides diagnostic information.
To verify your connections, click the HPE L&TT Install Check icon in the HPE Library and Tape Tools
program group in Windows. L&TT is available without cost at: http://www.hpe.com/support/
TapeTools
b. Confirm that the host server operating system recognizes the autoloader.
In Windows, look for tape drives and media changers in the Device Manager.
Verifying the installation
Procedure
1. Determine the firmware revision currently installed on the autoloader.
• From the RMI Identity > Autoloader screen.
• From the OCP:
a. From the Home screen, press Next until the display shows Status/Information. Press Enter.
b. Press Next until the display shows Autoloader Information. Press Enter.
c. Press Next until the display shows the Firmware Rev.
The current installed firmware version is displayed.
d. Press Cancel until the display shows the home screen.
2. Determine the current available firmware version.
You can find the current firmware revision and download firmware files, storage support website:
http://
www.hpe.com/support/storage
3. If the autoloader does not have the current firmware installed, update to the latest firmware from the RMI
Support > Firmware screen or L&TT.
4. Save the autoloader database
After configuring the autoloader, you can save the configuration database to a USB flash drive from the
OCP or to a file from the RMI Configuration > Save/Restore screen. Having a backup of the autoloader
configuration is helpful when recovering from a configuration error, setting up multiple devices with similar
configurations, or if the autoloader needs service.
Downloading product firmware
Procedure
1. Navigate to the HPE Support website: http://www.hpe.com/support/storage
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