DAT160 DAT 160 WSB8 release notes (Q1587-90923, October 2011)

Description
The release includes updated firmware for DAT 160 SAS tape drives.
HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (HP L&TT) must be used to download firmware to the tape
drive.
Drive firmware version WSB8
Update recommendation Recommended
Supersedes WS95
Product models
• HP StorageWorks DAT 160 SAS Internal Q1587A
• HP StorageWorks DAT 160 SAS External Q1588A
Operating systems
• Operating systems supported by HP StorageWorks Library & Tape Tools. See http://www.hp.com/
support/tapetools.
Languages
• English (American)
• English (International)
Fixes
• Fixed an issue that could cause SAS link resets when connected to certain HBAs
• Fixed some settings to prevent SAS controller time-outs
• Fixed the potential for command time-outs by accommodating HBA long Open Rejects
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.
NOTE: If you have trouble finding your product or firmware, use the Product Search function from
http//www.hp.com/support/downloads.
HP StorageWorks DAT 160 SAS Tape Drives firmware revision WSB8 release notes 3