HP StorageWorks DAT Tape Drives firmware revision YP8B release notes (DW002-90901, August 2009)

Description
The release includes updated firmware for DAT 40SCSI tape drives.
HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (HP L&TT) must be used to download firmware to the tape
drive.
Drive firmware version: YP8B
Update recommendation Recommended
Supersedes Drive firmware version: YP6B
Product models
• HP StorageWorks DAT 40 SCSI Internal C5686C
• HP StorageWorks DAT 40 SCSI External C5687D
• HP StorageWorks DAT 40 SCSI Array module C7497C
Operating systems
• Operating systems supported by HP StorageWorks Library & Tape Tools. See http://www.hp.com/
support/tapetools.
Languages
• English (American)
• English (International)
Enhancements
Error reporting via the front panel LEDs has been enhanced to provide a clearer indication that a tape
load attempt has failed.
Previously, the only indication was that the READY LED was not activated. The new LED sequence is:
READY LED off, CLEAN LED flashing
Installation instructions
Use HP StorageWorks Library & Tape Tools (L&TT) to update the tape drive firmware. You can
download L&TT from http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools. Online help and instructions are included
with the utility.
NOTE:
Once the download has started, do NOT power off the unit or interrupt the firmware download
process until the download is complete. Doing so could leave the product in a non-usable state.
The firmware files can also be obtained on the external HP support website: http://www.hp.com/
support/storage . Select your product from the list and follow the instructions from the Web page.
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