Users Guide

Updating library and drive rmware

Figure 105. Firmware Update screen

Select Service Library > Firmware Update to update the library and drive rmware.

Note: It is the customer's responsibility to maintain the library and drive rmware at the most recent

level.

Consider these recommendations to provide maximum performance and reliability:

• The latest version of microcode must be installed on your tape libraries and devices.

• The library code must be updated rst, 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.

• These rmware updates are intended to increase overall reliability, improve tape handling, reduce the

possibility of data errors, and enhance diagnostic capabilities.

To determine the Current drive and Current version, see the settings in the Drive Firmware Update box.

Note: The current drive and current version can also be found by navigating to Monitor System > Library

Map. Select the Drive component in the library map to display the Drive Information box. The Product

ID is the drive that is installed in the library.

Note: Ensure that you download and install the correct drive rmware.

• Firmware for the ULT3580-HH4 drive is not compatible with the ULT3580-HH4 V2 drive.

• Firmware for the ULT3580-HH4 V2 drive is not compatible with the ULT3580-HH4 drive.

To update library and drive rmware:

1. Unload the tape drive, if there is a cartridge in the tape drive, before the library and drive rmware are

updated.

2. Use Service Library > Firmware Update and click Browse to locate the library rmware le with

extension ".fmg" (for example, TL1000_31.3000.fmg) or the LTO SAS drive rmware le with

extension".ro" (for example, 85F0L3AH.ro) that you downloaded from the Dell web site, then click

Update. The Web User Interface indicates that the operation is complete. This means that the

rmware le is successfully moved from the host computer to the library.

3. Wait for the library to reboot before normal library operations resume. It can take several minutes

before the library reboots.

4. Verify the rmware update by viewing the System Summary on the Web User Interface.

Important: After the update process starts, you must wait until the library reboots. Do not attempt to

interrupt the process in any way, or the upgrade will not be successful.

Chapter 4. Operations