HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries nlUltrium 3000 Fibre Channel tape drive firmware release notes (AK378-96037, November 2010)

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HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048,

and MSL8096 Tape Libraries

Ultrium 3000 Fibre Channel tape drive

firmware release notes

Version Y32W

Part Number: AK378-96037

First edition: October 21, 2010

Summary of content (6 pages)

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HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries Ultrium 3000 Fibre Channel tape drive firmware release notes nl Version Y32W Part Number: AK378-96037 First edition: October 21, 2010
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Description This release includes updated tape drive firmware for Ultrium 3000 half-height Fibre Channel 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: Y32W Update recommendation Supersedes Recommended All earlier versions of tape drive firmware.
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• • • • • Fixed a case where unsuccessful writes were reported as good after a Fibre Channel link break. 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.
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Determining current version To find the version of firmware installed on the Library, see the RMI Support: Firmware screen, the 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader or MSL2024 OCP Status/Information > Drive Information option or the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 OCP Info > Identity > Drives option.
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