HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries nlUltrium 3000 SAS tape drive firmware release notes (AK378-96038, November 2010)

HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048,

and MSL8096 Tape Libraries

Ultrium 3000 SAS tape drive firmware

release notes

Version Z39W

Part Number: AK378-96038

First edition: October 21, 2010

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HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries Ultrium 3000 SAS tape drive firmware release notes nl Version Z39W Part Number: AK378-96038 First edition: October 21, 2010
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Description This release includes updated tape drive firmware for Ultrium 3000 half-height SAS HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloaders and MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries. The tape drive firmware can be updated through any of the following methods: • Remote management interface (RMI). • Operator control panel (OCP). • HP Library and Tape Tools (L&TT). Tape drive firmware version: Z39W Update recommendation Supersedes Recommended All earlier versions of tape drive firmware.
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• Fixed a rare case where and LTO-3 tape would fail to load in some drives. • Fixed a case where a space command could have difficulty finding the destination, which resulted in a timeout. • Improved handling of corrupted cartridge memory. • Fixed a case where connection to non-HP switches could have a high error rate. Installation instructions To upgrade firmware from the RMI: 1. Download current firmware using HP Library & Tape Tools or from the HP support website: http:/ /www.hp.com/support/storage.
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Effective date October 21, 2010 HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries Ultrium 3000 SAS tape drive firmware release notes 5
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