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Secure Manager host access is now configured using Access Control Groups for increased
flexibility.
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Users now log in once to the management station, instead of repeatedly logging in each
time a new library is managed.
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New features in Interface Manager firmware version I272:
New command to set SNMP traps from the CLI.
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The CLI confirmation prompt can be skipped when mapping or unmapping hosts.
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When using the CLI's show media or show mgmt log commands, the pause after
every 20 items listed in now optional.
New features in Command View TL 2.8
Added support for ESL G3 Tape Libraries. Launching, Licensing and TapeAssure is fully supported
through Command View TL. Other ESL G3 configuration is managed through the library's own
GUI.
New features in Command View TL 2.7
Command View TL 2.7 adds the following capabilities:
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Key management security and reliability improvements.
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Support for LTO5 firmware versions I3AS (EML) and I3BW (ESL).
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Command View TL and TapeAssure reports the status of any LTO5 media partitions (LTFS).
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The TapeAssure database can now be backed up and restored.
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TapeAssure data exported from Command View TL can be analyzed and graphed in the new
TapeAssure Analysis Template (requires Microsoft Excel).
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Reporting of cleaning cartridge use in TapeAssure.
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Support for SMI-S CXWS CIMOM version 2.3, providing co-existence with CV-EVA
management stations.
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Support for zero-drive frames for ESL E-Series Tape Libraries with a cross-link mechanism (CLM)
In CLM configurations, secondary cabinets (cabinets 2–5) can contain zero drives.
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Support for OCP password access to open load ports on the EML E-Series Tape Library.
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Support for Microsoft Internet Explorer v8 and Firefox v3.0 or v3.5.00.
New features in Command View TL 2.6
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TapeAssure support for MSL G3 and 1/8 G2 LTO drives and standalone LTO drives. (Minimum
hardware and firmware requirements apply.)
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Support for Ultrium 3280 tape drives in EML and ESL E-Series tape libraries. 8Gb Fibre
Channel speed also supported.
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Detailed media health and usage information is now included in Command View TL's
TapeAssure tab.
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Added Windows 2008 and VMWare support for Command View TL (Windows 2000 is no
longer supported with this release).
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Email alerts can be sent when a major component's health changes.
New features in Command View TL 2.5
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TapeAssure — Provides comprehensive summaries and detailed information about the
properties, status, performance, utilization, and health of all tape drives and media for every
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