Exabyte 1X7 LTO 101, Upgrading Autoloader Firmware VIA FTP, Until after it automatically resets

FTP—AUTOLOADER FIRMWARE UPGRADE AND DIAGNOSTICS

Note: The user name and password are case-sensitive. If desired, you can change the user name and password from their defaults through the autoloader’s Remote Management utility (see Chapter 4).

UPGRADING AUTOLOADER FIRMWARE VIA FTP

To upgrade the autoloader’s firmware via FTP:

1.Obtain new firmware for the autoloader. You can download new firmware from www.exabyte.com/downloads. The firmware file for the autoloader uses the extension .bin. The firmware file for the Ethernet module uses the extension .hex.

! Important	Make sure that you select and download the correct firmware
	files. Firmware for other Exabyte products is also on this web site
	and is not compatible with the Magnum 1x7 LTO Autoloader.

2.Connect to the autoloader’s FTP interface by following the instructions in the previous section.

3.Make sure that the FTP file transfer type is set to binary.

4.Use the ls command to list the files on the autoloader. The autoloader’s firmware file is libflash.bin. The Ethernet module’s firmware file is enet.hex.

Note: If desired, you can make a copy of the current firmware file(s) by using a “get FTP” command.

5.If necessary, rename the firmware file(s) you downloaded from www.exabyte.com/downloads as follows:

Autoloader firmware: Change filename.bin to libflash.bin

Ethernet module firmware: Change filename.hex to enet.hex. Use the FTP command for your utility to transfer the new firmware to the autoloader. For example, issue a “put libflash.bin” command.

The system initiates the firmware upgrade and displays its progress on the autoloader’s LCD. When the upgrade has completed successfully, the autoloader automatically resets.

Caution	Do not attempt to perform autoloader operations or power down the autoloader
	until after it automatically resets.

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