About the Library Configuration

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.

NOTE: You cannot restore a saved configuration after removing or replacing a control module or expansion module. After removing and/or replacing the module, save the library configuration for future use.

For more information on restoring the library configuration, see Restoring the Configuration.

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