HP Library and Tape Tools - Manual (Page 29)

which the product ID does not match the desired firmware file (and the ID may also need to
be updated):
◦ When a library is being updated from one drive technology to another.
◦ when the device has a firmware revision string format that differs from that in the firmware
file, and the tool cannot determine whether it is newer or older. If incompatible firmware
is sent to a device, an error message is displayed.
•
Update [Drive or Library] Product ID—This writes the product ID from the firmware file to the
drive.
NOTE: A number of products may not support updating the product ID, so use this feature only
when you know the device supports it. The most common use of this feature is for updating drive
technologies in optical libraries.
NOTE: After setting any of the advanced options, if firmware file selected for download is different
in any way from the firmware files needed by the library or tape drive, the Status column of the
Update Firmware tab will show a warning message.
Using test screen
L&TT provides several standard and advanced tests that can be used to check the performance of,
or to diagnose issues with storage hardware. To access the tests screen, click the device you want
to test in the device list, then click Tests on the main toolbar. The Test screen is displayed, as shown
in
Figure 13 (page 29) .
Figure 13 Test screen
Running tests and device-specific utilities
To select and run a test or device-specific utility manually:
1. In the device listing (the By Product or By Connection tab), click Device to test.
2. Click Test (to execute a test) or Utility (to run a utility) on the main toolbar. The test and utility
screen s with the Test/Utility Execution tab selected.
3. Click the checkbox to the left of the name of the devices to test. The Test Group menu lists all
the tests available for the selected device.
4. In the Test Group menu, select the test to perform. The Description text box describes the
selected test.
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