HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Autoloader Ultrium LTO3 920 SAS Drives (Q-W version) release notes: SAS version Q51W (AK378-96041, January 2011)

1. Download current firmware using L&TT or from the HP support website: http://www.hp.com/
support/storage. Copy the firmware onto the USB flash drive.
2. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the back of the Library.
3. From the Home screen, press Next until the screen displays Support. Press Enter to select.
4. Press Next until the screen displays Drive FW upgrade. Press Enter to select.
5. Enter the administrator password if prompted.
6. Press Next until the screen displays the filename of the tape drive firmware file on the USB
drive. Press Enter to select the firmware file.
7. If the upgrade failed, press Enter to display the error code and message describing the cause
of the failure.
8. Repeat step 7 if the Library has a second HP Ultrium 920 SAS tape drive
9. When the upgrade is complete, remove the USB flash drive from the USB port.
To upgrade firmware from the MSL4048, MSL8084, or MSL8096 OCP using a USB flash drive:
1. Download current firmware using HP Library & Tape Tools or from the HP support website:
http://www.hp.com/support/storage. Copy the firmware 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 tape drive as the target for the upgrade, and select the filename of the firmware.
Click Upgrade.
5. Repeat step 4 for additional Ultrium 920 SAS tape drives in the Library.
6. When the upgrade is complete, remove the USB flash drive from the USB port.
Determining current version
Download current firmware using L&TT or from the HP support website: http://www.hp.com/
support/storage.
SAS versions
StatusReleasedFirmware Version
Active12/21/2010Q51W
Active03/24/2010Q27W
Effective date
December 21, 2010
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