The 2U Library Service Library: Upgrade - IBM TS3100 Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

Note: During the update, no host drive action is possible. The drive update takes approximately 5
minutes. The system status panel (in the right of the browser window) changes from "update" to "ready".
If incompatible firmware is transferred to the library or drive the Update function terminates with a
message that indicates incompatible firmware. If the library has a BCR (barcode reader) that requires 9.00
or greater firmware, the Update function terminates with a message that indicates the library requires
firmware 9.00 or higher.
To ensure that the drive is updated with the correct firmware, refer to the drive identification information
provided in the Upgrade Library Firmware banner. Ensure that the drive firmware is for the correct drive
type (Full Height, Half Height), correct protocol (SCSI, SAS, Fibre Channel), and correct version (V2).
Drive code for V2 drives is not compatible with drives that are not V2.
V2 drive firmware compatibility
v ULT3580-HH3 drives
– Firmware for the LTO3 HH drive is not compatible with the LTO3 HH V2 drive
– Firmware for the LTO3 HH V2 drive is not compatible with the LTO3 HH drive
v ULT3580-HH4 drives
– Firmware for the LTO4 HH drive is not compatible with the LTO4 HH V2 drive
– Firmware for the LTO4 HH V2 drive is not compatible with the LTO4 HH drive
v ULT3580-HH5 drives
– The latest firmware for the LTO5 HH drive is compatible with all LTO5 HH drives. Upgrade the
drive with the latest firmware if the drive Update function terminates with a message that indicates
incompatible firmware.
Figure 139. The 2U library Service Library: Upgrade Firmware page, showing one Ultrium 3 SAS Half Height V2 drive
and one Ultrium 4 SAS Half Height drive.
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