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Important: Ensure that you select the correct microcode file for the type of drive to be updated.
• 3592 Model EH7 = D3I3_xxx.fmrz
• 3592 Model EH8 = D3I4_xxx.fmrz
• 3592 Model 55F = D3I4_xxx.fmrz
• 3592 Model 60F = D3I5_xxx.fmrz
Prompting for Srce File for Operation on rmt3 located at 00-05-01-30
Please enter the following fields...
Enter Filename:
F1=Help
F5=Reset
While the microcode load takes place, the display shows
"Operation running, please stand by"
The drive display shows the loading status messages at the bottom of the display.
11. When the microcode load completes, the initiator display shows
Operation completed successfully!
The drive runs a soft power-on reset (restart the microcode).
12. Press F10 to exit the microcode load.
13. Repeat the previous steps for each drive, then return here to complete this procedure.
14. Press q to quit tapeutil.
15. Vary the device online to the host.
16. Remove the CD from the CD drive.
Note: You must have root authority to complete the following step.
17. Update the VPD data in the host System p (AIX) by unconfiguring the device (Example: rmdev -l
rmt3) and reconfiguring the device (Example: mkdev -l rmt3).
Updating microcode from Linux with TAPEUTIL
Refer to the IBM SCSI Tape Drive, Medium Changer, and Library Device Drivers: Installation and User's
Guide for details of the ITDT/tapeutil program with Linux systems.
You might require assistance from the customer during this process.
1. At the drive service panel, verify that the drive is Online.
2. Verify that the drive is unloaded.
3. Verify that the drive is not in use by another host.
4. Start the tape utility program by typing IBMtapeutil at the prompt.
IBMtapeutil for Linux
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1. Tape
2. Changer
3. Quit
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Enter your choice:
5. Select 1 (Tape).
F2=Refresh
F3=Cancel
F7=Commit
F10=Exit
B00000
D3I0_xxx.fmrz
F4=List
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