HP A3716A DDS-3 Autoloader User's Manual - 3716-96001

Upgrading Firmware by Cartridge
Upgrading the Firmware
7-3
Upgrade Problems
Any problems with the upgrade will result in one of the following messages on
the front panel display:
Message Meaning
FW Data Err
The autoloader has failed to upgrade the drive firmware because the
new firmware is corrupt.
Action: Obtain a good copy of the firmware upgrade.
FW Read Fail
A firmware upgrade failed because of an error in reading data from the
tape.
Action: Try again. If it still fails, contact customer support.
FW Tape Write
Protected
A firmware upgrade failed because the cartridge is write-protected.
Action: Change the write-protect switch on the cartridge and try again.
FW Write Fail
A firmware upgrade failed because of an error in writing a modified
upgrade count to the tape.
Action: Try again. If it still fails, contact customer support.
Illegal FW
The autoloader has failed to upgrade the drive firmware because the
new firmware is incompatible.
Action: Obtain a correct version of the firmware upgrade.
Illegal HW
The autoloader has failed to upgrade the drive firmware because the
new firmware is not intended for this model.
Action: Obtain a correct version of the firmware upgrade.