HP Integrity NonStop H-Series - Manual (Page 54)

Section 3: HP 5242-ACL Tape Drive
Chapter Four
4.1 Upgrading the Tape Drive Firmware
The autoloader allows you to upgrade its firmware by inserting a firmware upgrade tape. The process takes
at least 3 minutes to complete. To upgrade the firmware by a tape load:
Caution:
Do not disconnect power to the autoloader at any time during the upgrade to avoid
corrupting the firmware in the autoloader.
1. Check that the tape drive is not engaged in any SCSI activity. The Tape Activity LED is off. It
is recommended that you first take the unit off-line and unplug the SCSI cable from the tape
drive.
2. Place the firmware upgrade tape into magazine slot 1. Insert the magazine into the autoloader.
3. About halfway through the upgrade process, the tape drive automatically ejects the cartridge
and the changer mechanism replaces it in the magazine. The magazine ejects.
4. When the LCD shows the message New FW!!!!, the firmware has been successfully upgraded.
Remove the firmware upgrade tape and replace it in its box.
HP StorageWorks DAT 72 (Models 5242 and 5242-ACL) User's Guide 47 HP Part Number 528296-03 July 2005