Dell PowerVault TL4000 User Manual
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Dell PowerVault^*^ TL4000/TL2000 Failover Guide
• Dell PowerVault™ TL2000/TL4000 Microsft Windows device driver. The driver can be
downloaded from Dell support site:
Important Note: Please referto Dell PowerVault™ Compatibility Matrix for latest supported OS list.
Backup application and Dell PowerVault™ Tape configurations.
Dell PowerVault™ TL2000/TL4000 Library Failover Setup
Take the Library Offline
Before starting the failover configuration process, it is important to ensure no backup jobs are
running and library resources are not controlled by the tape backup application
Follow the instructions for taking the library offline in the Dell PowerVault™ TL2000 Tape Library
and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide. In the event you do not have a copy of this document, it
can be downloaded from the Dell support site at
Upgrade Library and Drive Firmware to the Latest Version
Ensure your Dell PowerVault™ TL2000/TL4000 library has the latest library and drive firmware.
The latest firmware can be found at
If a firmware upgrade is needed, follow the instructions included in the firmware download
.
Apply the failover license to the library
In order to support failover, a license must be entered into your library. If a license is needed,
please contact your Dell technical sales representative. Follow the steps provided with your
failover documentation to obtain the license for your library.
Failover can be enabled via the Remote Management Unit (RMU) or the Operator Control Panel
(OCP). Select the method you prefer and follow the instructions below.
Entering Path Failover License Activation Key via the Remote Management
Interface (RMU)
If you ordered failover at point of sale, the envelope containing the failover
authorization code is located in the accessory box that came with your unit. If you
ordered failover after point of sale, an envelope containing your failover authorization
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