Quantum Scalar i2000 Release Notes

Quantum Scalar i6000
Release Notes
Product Scalar® i6000, Version i8.4
Firmware Version 617Q.GS01001

Contents

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Supported Web Browsers Firefox
Required Java Runtime
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Date February 2012
Purpose of This Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
New Features and Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Compatibility and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Microsoft
Solaris Red Hat® Linux
Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, and 8. This rel
ease is the last release that supports IE 6.
JRE version 6
TM
TM
Windows®
Resolved Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Known Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Contacting Quantum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
© 2012 Quantum Corporation. All rights reserved. 6-66883-12 Rev A, February 2012
Quantum, the Quantum logo, DLT, DLTtape, the DLTtape logo, SuperLoader, Scalar, StorNext, and DXi are registered trademarks of Quantum Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Quantum Scalar i6000 Release Notes 6-66883-12 Rev A February 2012

Purpose of This Release

This release supports the replacement of end-of-life barcode scanner E1022 with the new EV12 scanner. This is described in

New Features and Enhancements

No new features. New code to support the new EV12 scanner.

Compatibility and Support

Resolved Issues on page 4.

Encryption Key Management Drive Support

Encryption Option HP LTO-4 IBM LTO-4 HP LTO-5 IBM LTO-5
Application Managed Encryption
Q-EKM Not
SKM Requires
RKM Requires
Supported Supported Supported
Supported
M License
EK
M
EK License
Requires
License
EKM
Not Supported
Not Supported
(i6000 only)
Not Supported
Requires EKM License
Requires EKM License
Supported (i6000 only)
Requires EKM License
Not Supported
Not Supported
2 Purpose of This Release
Quantum Scalar i6000 Release Notes
6-66883-12 Rev A
February 2012

Firmware Compatibility Matrix

See the following table for information on drive and auxiliary firmware compatibility with this release of Scalar i6000. This information is current as of this product release. For the most up-to-date information on the latest qualified firmware, please visit:
http://www.quantum.com.
Release: i8 Library Firmware: 6
Library Management Console (LMC) Remote Client: 5.
Drive Types Firmware Version
Quantum SDLT 320 (SCSI)
Quantum SDLT 600 (FC) v55
.4
17Q.GS01001
v100
1
3.3 Build 48
2
3
3
Quantum DLT-S4 v42
IBM LTO-1 (SCSI) 5AU1
IBM LTO-1 (FC) 5AU1
IBM LTO-2 (SCSI) A4N0
IBM LTO-2 (FC) A4N0

Backup Software Compatibility

IBM LTO-3 (FC) 2 Gb 93GM
IBM LTO-3 (FC) 4 Gb 93GM
IBM LTO-4 (FC) 4 Gb BBH4
IBM LTO-5 (FC) 8 Gb BBN2
HP LTO-3 (FC) 2 Gb L67Z
HP LTO-3 (FC) 4 Gb M69Z
HP LTO-4 (FC) 4 Gb H63Z
HP LTO-5 (FC) 8 Gb I57Z
1. For information about installing the LMC remote client, contact Quantum Support.
2. Check with Quantum Support for the latest firmware.
3. Logical serial number addressing (drive s
poofing) is not supported.
To view a list backup software packages that have been tested for interoperability with the Scalar i6000, refer to the
Compatibility Guide
at http://www.quantum.com/swcompguide.aspx.
Quantum Software
Compatibility and Support 3
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