Qualstar RLS-4xxx, RLS-82xx and RLS-84xx Library Models

Supported Configurations and Tape Drive Types

The following models are supported:

         RLS-4xxx models (Sony AIT tape drives)

         RLS-82xx and RLS-84xx models (IBM LTO tape drives)

In April 2011, Qualstar started shipping a new configuration of the RLS-84xx without a separate medium changer connection that uses ADI to connect to the medium changer via one of the installed LTO tape drives. Both non-ADI and ADI configurations are supported.

Note, there is a requirement to power-cycle the ADI tape libraries after any operation that opens the main front door of the unit. Consequently in normal operation, the VIOP must be configured and used for tape cartridge import and export operations.

Minimum Supported Firmware Level

For non-ADI models with a separate medium changer connection, the minimum supported firmware level is 003E.  If the firmware in your unit is at a lower level that this, please contact your library support organization for an upgrade.

For models without a separate medium changer connection, ADI is used to connect to the medium changer via one of the tape drives. In this case, the minimum supported firmware version is 00D5.  If the firmware in your unit is at a lower level that this, please contact your library support organization for an upgrade.

Minimum Supported XenData Version

For models using ADI, the minimum version of XenData Archive Series software is version 5.02. This must be patched with an updated device driver available from XenData technical support.

Medium Changer Device Driver Installation (non-ADI libraries with an external medium changer connection)

The choice of device driver depends on the operating system in use, as follows:

To install the XenData device driver (Windows 2000)

1. Right-click on 'My Computer' and select 'Manage'

2. Select Device Manager from the left pane and select 'Unknown Medium Changer' in Medium Changers from the right pane.

3. Double click on the device and select the 'Driver' tab.

4. Click 'update driver' to launch the driver update wizard, then click 'Next' and select 'search for a suitable driver' and again click 'Next'. Then select 'specify a location' and uncheck all other options and click 'next'.

5. Click 'Browse' then navigate to folder <boot drive>\Program Files\XenData\Drivers then open the subdirectory appropriate to your operating system. Finally, select XenMC.inf, click 'Open', 'OK', then 'Next' and finally 'Finish' to complete the installation of the device driver.

To install the Windows Update device driver (Windows Server 2003):

1. Right-click on 'My Computer' and select 'Manage'

2. Select Device Manager from the left pane and select 'Unknown Medium Changer'in 'Medium Changers' from the right pane.

3. Double click on the device and select the 'Driver' tab.

4. Click 'update driver'' to launch the driver update wizard, allow the wizard to connect to the Internet and click 'Next'.  Select 'Install the software automatically' and again click 'Next'  When the wizard finished installing the device driver, click 'Finish'

Medium Changer Device Driver Installation (libraries using ADI)

The device driver is as follows:

When using XenData Archive Series software version 5.02, please obtain an updated device driver from XenData technical support. The updated XenMC.sys device driver file has a creation date of 19 April, 2011.

To install the XenData device driver

1. Right-click on 'My Computer' and select 'Manage'

2. Select Device Manager from the left pane and select 'Unknown Medium Changer' in 'Medium Changers' from the right pane.

3. Right-click on the Device and select 'Update Driver.'   Click 'update driver' to launch the driver update wizard.

4. When prompted 'Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for Software?', select 'No, not at this time' and then click 'Next.'

5. When prompted 'What do you want the wizard to do? 'Select 'Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)'   and then click 'Next.'

6. Choose the 'Don't search.  I will choose the driver to install' option and then click 'Next.'

7. Click 'Have Disk' and Browse to or enter the path '<boot drive>\Program Files\XenData\Drivers' and then select 'XenMC.inf.'   Click 'Open,' 'OK.'

8. When prompted to Select the device driver, Scroll to and select the Manufacturer and the appropriate model and then select 'Next.'

9. When the warning 'The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing...' Click 'Continue Anyway.'   This completes the driver installation/update process.