Library configurations can be saved to allow for the restoration of configuration data if configuration errors were recently made or if a hardware or firmware upgrade failure occurs.
The library has many configurable items, such as tape drive IDs, partitions, user accounts, import/export (I/E) station slots and cleaning slots. These items can be saved in a configuration file.
Be sure to save the configuration regularly when the library is in a known working state. It is recommended to save the configuration every time you change a configurable item. For more information on saving the configuration, see Saving the Configuration.
If a hardware failure occurs, you can use the saved configuration file to restore the library configuration after hardware repairs are made. In addition, if a firmware upgrade is unsuccessful, you can use the configuration to restore the previous version of library firmware along with all previously configured items. For more information on restoring the library configuration, see Restoring the Configuration.
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