HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Pass-Through Mechanism (PTM) Installation Guide (February 2005)

Configuring and Calibrating a PTM
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Installing firmware
To download firmware using L&TT, the libraries must be running application
firmware level 3.40 or later and Boot Block 2.20 or later.
Using HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (L&TT)
Note: Downloading firmware using L&TT takes approximately 2 minutes per library.
Using the serial download method in the next section takes approximately 45 minutes
per library. Using
L&TT will result in a substantial time savings.
HP now offers HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (L&TT) as our premier
tape storage device diagnostic tool. L&TT is a diagnostic tool that is designed to
aid in the installation and maintenance of HP tape storage products. L&TT
includes several features designed for use by both HP storage customers and
trained service personnel. The key features include:
■ Diagnostic tools for tape and magneto-optical devices designed for simple
troubleshooting
■ Multiple options for retrieving and updating both the latest firmware and the
most current version of L&TT
Frequent firmware image updates are released on the Internet. For optimal
performance, HP recommends that you update your system periodically with the
latest firmware. L&TT is available for download at no cost from the HP website
at:
http://www.hp.com/su pport/tape t ools .