HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries nlUltrium 3280 Fibre Channel tape drive firmware release notes (AK378-96036, November 2010)

HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048,

and MSL8096 Tape Libraries

Ultrium 3280 Fibre Channel tape drive

firmware release notes

Version I3BW

Part Number: AK378-96036

First edition: October 21, 2010

PAGE 1
HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries Ultrium 3280 Fibre Channel tape drive firmware release notes nl Version I3BW Part Number: AK378-96036 First edition: October 21, 2010
PAGE 2
PAGE 3
Description This release includes updated tape drive firmware for Ultrium 3280 full-height Fibre Channel HP StorageWorks 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: I3BW Update recommendation Supersedes Recommended All earlier versions of tape drive firmware.
PAGE 4
• • • • Extended the Fibre Channel loop timeout. Improved the head cleaning method to prevent a possible failure condition. 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.
PAGE 5
Determining current version To find the version of firmware installed on the Library, see the RMI Support: Firmware screen, the MSL2024 OCP Status/Information > Drive Information option or the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 OCP Info > Identity > Drives option.
PAGE 6