Quantum Audio drive DDS-4 - Manual (Page 54)

Loading Revised Firmware Using Firmware Cartridges
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Using Firmware Cartridges
The following procedure describes how to upgrade the tape drive firmware using a firmware
upgrade tape cartridge. Firmware upgrade cartridges are available only to qualified Seagate OEM
customers. Contact your sales representative for information.
NOTE: The firmware can also be upgraded from a host computer via the SCSI connection
using software available at http://support.certance.com.
1. Power on the host system with the DDS-4 or DAT 72 drive installed.
2. Close all applications that might try to communicate with the drive during the firmware
upgrade procedure.
3. Insert the firmware upgrade cartridge. The drive automatically recognizes the firmware
upgrade cartridge and begins downloading the firmware from the cartridge into DRAM.
When the firmware has been downloaded into DRAM, the drive ejects the firmware upgrade
cartridge and the drive LEDs blink in a progressive pattern. When the blinking pattern stops,
the firmware upgrade operation is complete.
WARNINGS: Once the firmware upgrade cartridge is inserted into the drive,
no power interruption can occur while the firmware is loading. Do not
power off the drive. If a power interruption occurs, the firmware may not
be loaded correctly and the drive may not operate properly.
Do not power down the host system or disconnect power to the drive until
the drive LEDs stop flashing. Otherwise, the drive may be rendered
inoperative.
4. It may be necessary to reboot the system to ensure that your backup software application con-
tinues to recognize the tape drive.