You can update tape drive firmware using a firmware upgrade (FUP) tape.
A FUP tape contains a specific version of tape drive firmware and is used to transfer firmware to one or more tape drives within the library. A FUP tape is required to complete this operation. For information on creating FUP tapes, see Creating FUP Tapes.
Make sure to update the library with the appropriate level of tape drive firmware, compatible with the tape drive type. To determine the appropriate firmware, see the library’s Release Notes or contact Dell. For contact information, see Contacting Dell.
Details on updating tape drive firmware using a FUP tape include:
You need administrator privileges to update tape drive firmware using a FUP tape.
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CAUTION: Before you update tape drive firmware, make sure that cartridges are not loaded in any tape drives. |
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CAUTION: Do not turn off power to the library during the update process. Turning off power to the library during the update can cause problems with the library. |
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NOTE: This operation should not be performed concurrently by multiple administrators logged in from different locations. You can access the appropriate screens, but you cannot apply changes while another administrator is performing the same operation. |
The following procedure requires you to have access to both the remote Web client and the local operator panel. If you need to perform this procedure remotely, you must first insert the FUP tape into the library's topmost import/export (I/E) station slot before performing this procedure from a remote location.
The Tools - Drive Operations screen displays. The screen lists the available drive operations.
The Update Drive Firmware By Tape screen displays. The screen lists the following information about each installed tape drive: partition, location, drive firmware, status, and if connected to an I/O blade.
The Update Drive Firmware screen displays. This screen lists the location, current installed firmware, and status of each tape drive of a specific interface type.
The Update Drive Firmware By Tape screen appears.
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NOTE: If there is more than one page of tape drives, use the Page 1 of x arrows to view the additional tape drives. |
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NOTE: Bold column headings in the table can be sorted. For example, selecting the Location column heading will sort by location coordinates. |
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NOTE: To verify that the FUP tape is loaded in the topmost I/E station slot, click View IE Stations. The Library Configuration Report screen displays. See the Viewing the Library Configuration Report for more information about this report. |
For information on how to view the System Information Report, see Viewing System Information.
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