HP Command View for Tape Libraries Software - Manual (Page 131)

Replacing an LTO2 or LTO3 tape drive with an LTO4 or later tape drive
Command View TL versions 2.5 and newer include a wizard to assist in migrating the settings
from the original tape drive to the new tape drives. By using this wizard, library and drive settings,
such as port topology and speed, partitions, and host mappings in Secure Manager, are retained
for the new drive.
To replace an LTO2 or LTO3 tape drive with an LTO4 or later tape drive:
1.
Remove the old tape drive and install the new tape drive following the instructions on the
upgrade guide that came with the new tape drive.
NOTE: Older versions of the upgrade guide include an instruction to restore system defaults.
Ignore that step and continue the installation process with the following steps.
2. In the Support tab, select Drive Upgrade. The Drive Upgrade tab will display drives that have
been replaced and are awaiting configuration.
3. Right-click Actions and select Launch Drive Upgrade Wizard.
4. Click Next.
5. Click Next.
6. The wizard displays the drives it found that have been replaced.
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If the list is correct, click Next.
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If any drives are missing from the list, verify that they have been correctly installed and
are powered on. Click Refresh to update the list.
7. The wizard displays the upgrade process. Click Next when the upgrade is complete.
8. Click Finish.
Changing the connection properties of LTO4 and later tape drives
The connection properties for LTO4 and later tape drives include:
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World Wide Name (not editable)
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Connection Type (editable)
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Port Mode (not editable)
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Hard AL-PA (editable only if the port connection type is set to Direct Attach)
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Speed (Gbps) (editable)
Only the connection type and speed of the ports can be set manually. The remaining items are
configured automatically by the tape drive.
NOTE: Hard AL-PA can be edited only if the Connection Type is Direct Attach. To apply the
changes to all of the tape drives, enable the combo box Apply the setting to All Advanced LTO
Drives.
To edit the FC host port settings:
1.
In the Library window, click the Configuration tab.
2. In the left panel, select Drive Connection Properties. A list of connections appears in the right
panel.
3. In the right panel, select an FC host port, and then select Actions
→Edit Drive Connection
Settings.
The Port Connection Settings dialog box appears.
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