Update Using Itdt - Spectra Logic Spectra T950V User Manual

Chapter 15 — Maintaining the Drives
3. On the Tape Drive Firmware page, locate the appropriate drive
4. Compare the recommended drive firmware version for each of the

Update Using ITDT

The easiest way to update your LTO or TS11xx technology tape drive
firmware is with the IBM Tape Diagnostic Tool (ITDT).
After you check the firmware on the Technical Support portal for the
currently recommended firmware version (see Determine Whether an
Update is Available on page 425), follow the instructions in this section to
update your drive firmware using ITDT.
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firmware with respect to drive type (LTO or TS11xx), generation (for
example, LTO‐7), interface type (for example, SAS or Fibre), and form
factor (full‐height or half‐height).
Figure 242 A portion of the Tape Drive Firmware page.
drives in your library with the version currently in use (see Determine
the Drive Generation and Firmware Version on page 423).
Note: If your operating system is not supported by ITDT, or you
cannot use ITDT in your environment, choose another firmware
update method:

Update Using Drive Update through Package Update on
page 429

Update Using the Drive Firmware Update Wizard on
page 437

Update Using the Update Drive Firmware Utility on
page 440
Updating Drive Firmware
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