Quantum DLT VS80 manual Creating a Firmware Update Data Cartridge, Updating the Firmware

Chapter 5: DLT VS80 Firmware

5.2Creating a Firmware Update Data Cartridge

To perform the firmware update, you need a DLTtape IV data cartridge and a copy of the firmware image. This image must be byte-written without compression onto the media. You must copy the firmware image to the media instead of using a backup utility to transfer it to the tape.

NOTE: UNIX Systems: You can use the FTP utility to transfer the binary image file onto the UNIX system. Be sure to specify “type image” before performing the get or put operation. Doing so prevents extra characters from being added to the image file, which would make the image file invalid. The image file must be exactly 1286*512 Bytes in size. The data must also be uncompressed.

5.3Updating the Firmware

To update the tape drive’s firmware, follow the steps in this section.

CAUTION Never power off the tape drive or the host server or workstation during the firmware update process. Doing so can damage the tape drive’s controller hardware.

5.3.1Updating the Firmware

NOTE: Read these instructions completely before proceeding. All timing indications are approximate.

1.If there is a DLT data cartridge currently in the tape drive, remove it before proceeding.

2.If possible, power cycle (turn the tape drive’s power off, then back on) and allow POST to complete successfully. The tape drive will emit a buzzing sound as the head drives toward its starting point (after 18 seconds). POST will complete after 20 seconds. When POST is complete and no data cartridge is inserted, only the Ready (green) LED is illuminated.

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