HP StorageWorks DAT 320 SAS Tape Drives firmware revision VSA3 release notes (DW092-90931, May 2010)

• 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.

Installation instructions

Use HP StorageWorks Library & Tape Tools (L&TT) to update the tape drive firmware. You can

download L&TT from http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools. Online help and instructions are included

with the utility.

NOTE:

Once the download has started, do NOT power off the unit or interrupt the firmware download

process until the download is complete. Doing so could leave the product in a non-usable state.

The firmware files can also be obtained on the external HP support website: http://www.hp.com/

support/storage . Select your product from the list and follow the instructions from the Web page.

NOTE: If you have trouble finding your product or firmware, use the Product Search function from

http//www.hp.com/support/downloads.

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. If your system matches this

configuration, do not upgrade your DAT320 drive firmware at this time. If you receive a new drive

containing version VSA3.000.982 firmware, please downgrade your drive firmware to version

VS98.001.901. If necessary, contact HP customer support to get a password to allow updating

firmware to a previous version. A customer advisory will be issued to communicate when a long term

solution is available.

Determining current version

You can check your current firmware revision from HP Library & Tape Tools (L&TT). Launch L&TT,

select the product from the lower left hand frame and click on the identity button at the top (if necessary).

StatusReleasedFirmware Version

Active5/2010VSA3

Active9/2009VS98