Register For Support Notification - IBM System Storage TS2240 Tape Drive Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

1. Create an FMR tape (see "Function Code 3: Create FMR Tape" on page 3-11).
2. Update the drive firmware (see "Function Code 2: Update Drive Firmware from
After updating the drive firmware, the FMR tape can be used as a data cartridge by
using the "Unmake FMR Tape" function (see "Function Code 8: Unmake FMR
Tape" on page 3-15).
The SCD presents a series of random characters during the firmware download and
update. The SCD briefly displays
firmware download and update is complete and there are no errors. An error code
will be displayed if a firmware download or update error has been detected. The
Status Light briefly becomes green and then becomes amber during the firmware
download and update. The Status Light becomes solid green after the firmware
download and update are complete.

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A single FMR tape can be used to update multiple drives if the drives are the
same drive type (e.g. LTO Gen4) and host interface (e.g. SAS).
FMR Tape" on page 3-11).
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, then becomes blank (not lit) when the
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