Software Upgrade
5. [5 min]
Shut down the system in a camp-on manner using the RESET SYSTEM
SHUTDOWN screen. The system responds with information similar to the
following:
System name: audix
login:
INIT: New run level: 0
The system is coming down. Please wait.
System services are now being stopped.
System data saved during shutdown.
The system is down.
Transferring to Firmware.
.....
SHUTDOWN Pending, Code = F022
Software Maintenance Shutdown
SHUTDOWN Completed
6. [3 min]
While waiting for the shutdown to complete, remove the backup tape and
clean the tape heads with the cleaning kit supplied with the original
system. Perform the steps described below.
a. Remove the working tape and insert the cleaning tape cartridge
b. Dip the pad of the cleaning stick into the cleaning solution and
c. Gently pressing the pad against the head, run the stick back and
d. Turn the stick so the white side of the pad touches the head. Run
e. Using the dry white pad of another cleaning stick, perform the
Remove the cleaning tape and allow the head to dry for a minute.
NOTE:
If any hardware upgrades are needed, do them now. Refer to
Appendix A, ''Announcement Set Considerations and Installation''
for disk and tape drive upgrades. Refer to Circuit Card Replacement
for these procedures.
NOTE:
Steps 8 and 9 must be completed within 60 seconds after invoking
command mode in step 7. Otherwise, the system will boot
automatically and you will have to shut down and start over with the
upgrade.
into the drive, all the way into the streamer. Do not lock it into place
by turning the front lever clockwise.
insert into the guide hole at the bottom of the tape. Ensure that the
blue side of the pad touches the head (it will face the LED of the
streamer).
forth through the guide hole 10 times.
the stick back and forth 5 to 10 times.
same operation 5 to 10 times.
Issue 2 December 1996
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