Dell PowerVault 100T User Manual

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Ethernet Service Port ProceduresTo update the drive’s firmware using the ethernet interface:Note: The drive uses a limited version of FTP protocol to communicate on theethernet interface. It is recommended to use a simple, command line FTPsession, such as the DOS command prompt, when communicating with thedrive. This product is not intended to be connected directly or indirectly byany means whatsoever to interfaces of public telecommunications networks.When the IP address has been changed to the customer LAN or DHCP hasobtained a new address, the default address of the tape drive will still beavailable. This does not create a LAN conflict as the customer LAN addresstakes operational preference. The default address will not conflict with otherdrives having the default address. When the drive comes online the drivechecks if the default address is on the LAN and will not become activewhile another drive is active. This is acceptable operation and at times amulti-drive LAN may see different drives with accessible default address.1. Obtain the latest drive firmware from the web. Go to http://support.dell.com.2. Connect an ethernet patch cable to the drive’s ethernet interface and to acomputer. In order to meet electromagnetic immunity requirements, a shieldedethernet cable is required.3. Create an FTP session between the drive and the computer. The drive’s defaultIP 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 firmwarename with the actual firmware file name. The drive will reset automaticallywhen the transfer is complete and the FTP session will be lost. Type quit to endthe FTP session.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 interfaceAnother way to capture a drive dump is using the ethernet port. To capture adump on the drive using the ethernet interface follow the steps below.Note: The drive uses a limited version of FTP protocol to communicate on theethernet interface. It is recommended to use a simple, command line FTPsession, such as the DOS command prompt, when communicating with thedrive. This product is not intended to be connected directly or indirectly byany means whatsoever to interfaces of public telecommunications networks.1. Connect an ethernet patch cable to the drive’s ethernet interface and to acomputer. In order to meet electromagnetic immunity requirements, a shieldedethernet cable is required.2. Create an FTP session between the drive and the computer. The drive’s defaultIP address: 169.254.0.3.3. At the user prompt, type guest and press Enter.4. At the password prompt, press Enter. No response is needed.5. Type bin to set the communication mode to binary.6. Type mget *.dmp to transfer a drive dump to the computer. If a dump alreadyexists, the drive will show you the dump name and ask if you want to transfer2-8 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide