Updating library and drive firmware, Firmware update screen – Dell PowerVault TL1000 User Manual
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Updating library and drive firmware
Select Service Library > Firmware Update to update the library and drive
firmware.
Note:
It is the customer's responsibility to maintain the library and drive firmware
at the most recent level.
Consider these recommendations to provide maximum performance and reliability:
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The latest version of microcode must be installed on your tape libraries and
devices.
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The library code must be updated first, unless noted otherwise. This action
supports any changes that are introduced in the library code for that drive, or
any changes made to the drive for that release.
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These firmware updates are intended to increase overall reliability, improve tape
handling, reduce the possibility of data errors, and enhance diagnostic
capabilities.
To determine the correct version of drive firmware in an S4H library:
1.
Use Monitor System > Library Map to display the graphical view of the
library.
2.
Select the Drive component in the library map to display Drive information
about the right side of the page.
3.
Refer to the Product ID to determine which drive is installed in the library.
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Product ID: ULT3580-HH4
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Product ID: ULT3580-HH4 V2
4.
Ensure that you download and install the correct drive firmware.
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Firmware for the ULT3580-HH4 drive is not compatible with the
ULT3580-HH4 V2 drive.
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Firmware for the ULT3580-HH4 V2 drive is not compatible with the
ULT3580-HH4 drive.
To update library and drive firmware:
1.
Unload the tape drive, if there is a cartridge in the tape drive, before the library
and drive firmware are updated.
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Figure 4-54. Firmware Update screen
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