C using a firmware update (fup) tape, Performing the update, Sdlt – HP Library and Tape Tools User Manual
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C Using a firmware update (FUP) tape
The preferred method for updating drive firmware is by using the L&TT application. Firmware can
be updated on both Windows and non-Windows platforms. However, there are some cases where
L&TT is not available, or otherwise cannot be used (for example, with an unsupported operating
system). In these cases, a firmware update (FUP) tape can be created and used for the purpose of
updating drive firmware. In most cases, FUP tapes can be created by HP and supplied to end
users, or be created by the end users themselves.
When using L&TT to update firmware, there are protections in place to ensure that only the correct
firmware is downloaded to the drive. There is no such protection mechanism with a FUP tape, so
care must be taken to use the FUP tape only with the drive it is intended for.
Performing the update
The procedure for using a FUP tape varies depending on the drive type, and in some cases, whether
or not the drive is in an autoloader or library. Click the appropriate drive type below to get the
details associated with using a FUP tape for that drive.
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“DLT 4000/7000/8000” (page 169)
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“Compaq/Sony AIT & DDS” (page 171)
SDLT
Standalone SDLT drives
There is no hard-coded limit on the number of times a given SDLT FUP tape can be used to update
the firmware in a particular SDLT drive type. To update the firmware in an SDLT drive using a FUP
tape, you first have to put the drive in FUP tape mode.
To put the drive in FUP tape mode:
1.
Unload any tape currently in the SDLT drive.
2.
With no tape in the drive, push and hold the eject button. After approximately five seconds,
the left LED begins to flash.
3.
Release the eject button, and then push it again. The middle LED will also start flashing.
4.
Release the eject button. The drive is now ready to accept the FUP tape.
5.
Insert the FUP tape into the drive. It does not matter if the tape is write protected or write
enabled.
CAUTION:
Do not power cycle or reset the drive. Make sure that no software attempts to
access the drive during the firmware update process. Otherwise the drive may be damaged
and need to be returned to HP for replacement.
NOTE:
If the drive is not put into FUP tape mode before you insert the FUP tape, it will not
be recognized as a FUP tape. If the FUP tape is not write protected, you will be able to write
over the FUP tape (but not append to it).
6.
When the firmware update process is complete, the drive ejects the FUP tape and performs
a self test.
7.
Store, return, or dispose of the FUP tape as required. To convert the FUP back into a data
tape, see Converting FUPtoDataTape.
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