MSL firmware release notes (AK378-96062, April 2013)

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HP StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader and

MSL Tape Libraries Firmware Release Notes

Firmware version 4.10, 6.00, 8.40, and 1100

HP Part Number: AK378-96062

Published: April 3, 2013

Edition: First

Summary of content (6 pages)

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HP StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader and MSL Tape Libraries Firmware Release Notes Firmware version 4.10, 6.00, 8.
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Version: 4.10, 6.00, 8.40, and 1100 Description This release includes updated firmware for the HP StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader and MSL Tape Libraries. The firmware can be updated through any of the following methods: • Remote management interface (RMI). • Operator control panel (OCP) using a USB flash drive. • HP Library and Tape Tools (L&TT). Table 1 Firmware versions Product Firmware version Compatible robotics firmware version 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader 4.10 2.50e MSL2024 Tape Library 6.
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that were set in earlier firmware versions are still accepted, but only the first 16 characters are used by this and earlier versions of the firmware. • Corrected a condition that could result in a blank OCP. When in “screen saver” mode, pressing an OCP button now resets and recovers the OCP display. • Fixed issues related to errors B5 40 and DE 71. • MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 only: The “Fan Failure” error message popup now indicates the drive number of the failed drive.
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6. When the upgrade is complete, remove the USB flash drive from the USB port. To upgrade firmware using L&TT: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Download and install the current version of HP Library & Tape Tools (L&TT) from the HP website: www.hp.com/support/tapetools. Download current firmware using L&TT. Click the device to update in the device list. Click Firmware on the main toolbar. On the Update Firmware tab, select the box next to each device for which you want to update firmware.
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Table 2 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader firmware versions Firmware version Released Status 4.10 4/3/2013 Active 4.00 1/24/2013 Active 3.90 12/4/2012 Inactive — Withdrawn Table 3 MSL2024 firmware versions Firmware version Released Status 6.00 4/3/2013 Active 5.90 1/24/2013 Active 5.80 12/4/2012 Inactive — Withdrawn 1.91 5/31/2006 Active — bridge only Table 4 MSL4048 firmware versions Firmware version Released Status 8.40 4/3/2013 Active 8.30 1/24/2013 Active 8.