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b. Click on the Upgrade button. The upgrade process has now started.

Caution

After the update process starts, you must wait until it completes. Do not attempt

to interrupt the process in any way. Loss of data or library operability could occur.

 

After uploading the file, the remote management interface is inoperable. The progress of the FW upgrade process is displayed on the front panel interface.

When the FW upgrade has completed, the library reboots. The library is now accessible on the RMI.

a.Open the Reports > Library Settings report to verify that the library firmware was updated.

Updating Drive Firmware

You can update tape drive firmware using the TDKit software. The TDKit software can be downloaded from the Tandberg web site www.tandbergdata.com. The program is available for Windows XP, Windows 2000/2003, and Windows NT.

You usually want to update firmware on all of the tape drives in the library at the same time to make sure that all of the tape drives are at the same firmware level. You do not want to use different levels of tape drive firmware in the library.

It is important to make sure that the library is running the appropriate level of tape drive firmware, compatible with the tape drive type. To determine the appropriate tape drive firmware, refer to the librarys Release Notes or contact Technical Support.

After you have identified the need to update tape drive firmware on one or more tape drives, use the following steps to load the firmware onto the tape drives.

1Download and install the TDKit software in your computer. When started, the TDkit displays all detected SCSI devices.

Make sure the computer has detected the tape drive. (Look for Tape drives in the Device Manager: Right click "My Computer" ManageDevice Manager).

Most Windows operating systems require that all backup services started by the backup software application must be stopped before the TDKit utility is started.

Make sure that no windows driver is loaded for the tape drive in question, as this will block the SCSI port for the flashing utility and TDKit will not see the drive (select and disable the tape drive in the Device Manager: My Computer > Manage > Device Manager).

2Download drive Firmware.

Access the drive manufacturers web site and download the firmware file to your computer.

a.From the home page, navigate to your products firmware.

b.Verify from the published Release Notes or Tandberg Technical Support that you are selecting the correct firmware version to download.

a.Select the appropriate firmware version and download the files to your computers hard drive. Download the firmware anywhere in the computer.

3Update Library Firmware.

a.Start the TDKit utility and follow the instructions in the program.

4Verify Drive Firmware Update.

Open the Drive Info report to verify that the tape drive firmware was updated. The paths to open the appropriate screen are:

From the RMI, select Tools > Drive Settings

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Contents Installation and User Guide Copyright 2006 Tandberg Data ASA Table of Contents Information about the Operator Interfaces Updating Firmware Approved Drive Types Figures Tables Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive Explanation of Symbols and NotesAbout This Guide Product Model NumberOther Documents You Might Need Getting More Information or HelpProduct Description Product OverviewTape Drive Support Magazines Data Transfer RatesFront Panel Rear Panel LED IndicatorsStandby Switch Control ButtonsOperator Interfaces Library FeaturesADI Bridging and LUN Station PartitionsControl Path Simple Network Management Protocol SnmpBrowser Requirements Finding a Location for the StorageLibrary Unpacking the StorageLibraryUnpack Page Installing the Library Remove the Transport Locking ScrewsMounting the StorageLibrary in a Rack Mounting the Rack mount Ears Rack mounting Kit with Rack mount Ears Right figureInstalling the Left Rail Assembly Installing the Rails in a RackInstalling the Right Rail Assembly Mounting the StorageLibrary to the Rack StepInstalling the Library Connecting Library Cables ScsiGuidelines for Connecting the Scsi Cables Connecting Library Cables Fibre ChannelConnecting the Cables System Power-on Labeling Cartridges for the Barcode Reader Page Front Panel Interface FPI Information about the Operator InterfacesScroll Function Remote Management Interface Menu TreesPage Network Operations Assign Media Import Media Setup Setup WizardTools Prepare to Ship Restore Default Reports LibraryReports Network Operations Export Media Setup SlotsDrive FW Upgrade System Test Cycle test Reset Web Password License Key RAS Tickets StatisticsPage Diagnostics Operations Assign Media Setup Setup WizardTools Maintenance Import Media NetworkRAS Tickets Statistics License Key Notification Web Password Reports NetworkHome Screen ToolsOperator Privileges RMI Home ScreenWords Commonly Used on the FPI and RMI Symbol on FPI DescriptionSymbol Description WordMap Menu Status Page About the Setup Wizard Configuring the LibraryUsing the Default Administrative User Account Administrator Using the Setup Wizard Setup Wizard TasksConfiguring Network Settings Remote Access Applying a License KeyConfiguring Cleaning Slots Configuring I/E SlotsFrom the FPI, select Setup Activate License From the RMI, select Setup Partition/Drive Configuring PartitionsCreating Partitions Reconfigure Partitions Changing Partition ModesSetting Drive ID Modifying the Control PathConfiguring Autoclean Configuring FPI PasswordSetting Date and Time Configuring RMI PasswordConfiguring Menu Timeout Configuring Barcode ScanConfiguring Snmp Configuring Audible AlarmConfiguring E-mail Notification Page Logging Out Running the LibraryLogging Importing CartridgesImporting Cartridges via I/E Slot Unloading from Tape Drives Exporting CartridgesLoading to Tape Drives Import Cartridges via Bulk Loading of MagazinesCleaning Media Handling Cleaning Tape DrivesImporting Cleaning Media Exporting Cleaning MediaMagazine Handling Manual CleanTaking the Library Online/Offline Taking a Library OnlineInserting Cartridges into the Magazine Removing the Magazine from the UnitRemoving Cartridges from the Magazine Inserting a Magazine into the Unit Manual/Emergency Release of MagazinesStandby Functionality Viewing Partitions/Drive Settings Viewing Library SettingsGetting Status and Information Viewing Network Settings Viewing StatisticsViewing Log Page Adding, Removing and Replacing Power Supply UnitRemoving and Replacing a Power Supply Required tools NoneAdding a Tape Drive Tape Drive UnitRequired tools Screwdriver Permanently Removing a Tape Drive Removing and Replacing a Tape DrivePage Updating Firmware Updating Library FirmwareFrom the RMI, select Tools Drive Settings Updating Drive FirmwareFrom the FPI, select Tools Drive Settings Page Working With Cartridges and Barcodes Handling Cartridges ProperlyWrite-Protecting Cartridges Installing Barcode LabelsBarcode Requirements About RAS Tickets TroubleshootingViewing RAS Tickets Supported RAS Tickets Parameters and Priority Closing RAS TicketsSupported RAS Tickets Display Message Description Ticket Suggested ActionDisplay Message Interpreting LEDs Verifying Hardware Maintenance MenusDiagnostics Menu Item nameSoftware Checking Troubleshooting MatrixVerifying Recent Changes Problem Power Solution Problem Cartridge Movement Problem Media Problem Scsi problemsProblem Library Performance Problem CleaningProblem LED Error Messages Problem Write or Read IssuesProblem Solution Errors Displayed on Front Panel Problem Remote Management Problem Forgot PasswordShipping or Transporting StorageLibrary Reinserting the Transport Locking ScrewsPacking the StorageLibrary Transport Locking Screws Marked with Red Plastic TabSpecifications T40 Library 4U control moduleDimensions Library DimensionsLibrary Component Weights WeightPower Requirements Climatic SpecificationsPage EMC Approvals Safety and Regulatory InformationSafety Approvals EuropeCanada Conformity DeclarationsJapan Australia/New ZealandApproved Drive Types
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