HP StorageWorks MSL8096 Tape Library firmware release notes Firmware version 8.90 (AK382-96006, August 11, 2008)

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reflects this permission.
• Fixed a case where the user could not modif y the Fibre Channel configuration parameters on
the remote management interface Configuration: Drive screen when four Fibre Channel tape
drives were installed in the Library.
• Fixed a rare condition when the OCP would continue to show <-Close Mailslot when the
mailslot was closed. Pressing the front panel buttons would not cause a change in the display.
• Fixed a case where the Library could appear unresponsive when used with network security
programs that constantly check the security status of all network ports. Usually Drive
Communication (code: F1 xx) errors were the last entries in the library logs.
• Fixed a case where the Library could appear unresponsive after the operator issued a com m and
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• Fixed a case where the time stamp in the library logs would be recorded as one day earlier
than the library time.
• Fixed a case where error retry Code 88 00 (setting of sle d motor parameters failed) was
incorrectly logged during the power up sequence.
• Fixed a case where error code 9B (sled p osition sensor n ot found) was reported at ambient
temperatures below 10 C when the mailslot did not pop out more than 15 mm.
• Fixed a case where the Library would report Not Ready after running the Demo Test.
Compatibility note
When using this firmware version (8.90) or future revisions with the Encryption Kit, any key server tokens
set with an o dd number of characters for the PIN will not be totally backwards compatible in Autoloaders
or Libraries with code revisions 2.10, 4.00, 6.30, or 8.70 (the previous released versions). In those
cases, a
tokeninanAutoloaderorLibrarywith2.10,4.00,6.30,or8.70firmware revisions will be
able to accept the PIN for the token and access keys on the token, but the user will not be able to
changethePINonthetoken,savethekeystoafile, or restore the keys from a file until the Autoloader
or Library firmware is upgraded. Users should always upgrade to the latest version of firmware to
ensure
complete compatibility.
Installation instructions
To upgrade firmware from the RMI:
1. Download current firmware using HP Library & Tape Tools or from the HP support website:
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ttp://www.hp.com/support/storage.
2. Log into the RMI as the administrator user.
3. In the Support: Firmware page, browse to the location of the Librar y firmware file.
4. Cli ck Update.
To upgrade firmware from the OCP using a USB flash drive:
1. Download current firmware using HP Library & Tape Tools or from the HP support website:
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ttp://www.hp.com/support/storage.Copythefirmware onto the USB flash drive.
2. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the back of the Library.
3. From the Support menu, select FW Upgrade > By USB.
4. Select the Library as the target for the upgrade, and select the filename of the fi rmware.
5. Click Upgrade.
6. When the upgrade is complete, remove the USB flash drive from the USB port.
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