Using An Image File To Upgrade Tape Drive Firmware - Quantum scalar i500 User Manual

Using an Image File to
Upgrade Tape Drive
Firmware
Scalar i500 User's Guide
The Web client allows you to upgrade tape drive firmware using a
firmware image file. The firmware upgrade can take up to 40 minutes
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(less if the upgrade is performed using FC I/O blades).
Tape drive firmware is available from Quantum Support. Verify with the
release notes or Quantum Technical Support that you are updating the
tape drives with the correct version of firmware.
Details on using an image file to upgrade tape drive firmware include:
• The library allows you to upgrade firmware on multiple tape drives
at one time. Upgrade firmware on all tape drives of the same
interface type at the same time to make sure that all drives are at the
same firmware level. Having different levels of drive firmware in the
library is not recommended.
• Each tape drive interface type requires unique firmware. The image
file must contain the appropriate SCSI, FC, or Serial Attached SCSI
(SAS) firmware image for the corresponding SCSI, FC or SAS drive
type.
• The tape drive and associated partition are automatically taken
offline during the operation and brought back online when the
operation completes. You will be asked to confirm that you want to
take the tape drive and partition offline.
Note:
Instructions for upgrading tape drive firmware can be found in the online
help and at:
http://www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/SoftwareandDocument
ationDownloads/SI500/Index.aspx.. You can also find step-by-step
instructions in your library's online Help. To access the online Help
system, click the
panel user interface.
Caution:
Chapter 11 Updating Library and Tape Drive Firmware
If the operation does not complete successfully, the
partition remains offline until you turn it back online
manually or restart the library (see
Online or Offline on page 76).
icon at the top right of the Web client or operator
Help
Since tape drives restart after a firmware upgrade, make
sure that cartridges are not loaded in the applicable tape
drives before upgrading firmware.
Upgrading Tape Drive Firmware
Taking a Partition
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