HP StorageWorks DAT 320 SAS Tape Drives firmware revision VSA3 release notes Part Number: DW092-90931 First edition: May 2010
Description The release includes updated firmware for DAT 320 SAS tape drives. HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (HP L&TT) must be used to download firmware to the tape drive. Drive firmware version: VSA3 Update recommendation Supersedes Recommended Drive firmware version: VS98 IMPORTANT: Testing has shown an incompatibility between HP-UX 11.31, HP Data Protector 6.1.1 and the DAT320 SAS tape drive with this new firmware VSA3.000.982 installed.
• Corrected a write timeout problem found when using DAT160 media with data compression mode off. • Corrected a problem found in the way the DAT320 SAS handled the enablement of the SAS protocol retry mechanism (Transport Layer Retries). Enhancements • Improved read and write reliability to DAT160 media. • Changes were introduced to enhance the DAT320 read transfer rate. • Changes were introduced to add compatibility with the HP SAS Expander module and the P812 Smart Array Controller.
Effective date May 2010 HP StorageWorks DAT 320 SAS Tape Drives firmware revision VSA3 release notes 5
