HP StorageWorks MSL2024 User's And Service Manual page 128
Tape libraries
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1.
Download current Library firmware using HP Library & Tape Tools or from the HP support website:
http://www.hp.com/support/storage. Copy the firmware onto the USB flash drive.
TIP:
The display will only show the first 16 characters of the file name. If the USB drive has multiple
firmware files, ensure that you can distinguish the files from the first 16 characters in their file
names.
2.
Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the back of the device.
3.
From the Home screen, press Previous or Next until the screen displays Support. Press Enter to
select.
4.
Press Previous or Next until the screen displays Library FW upgrade. Press Enter to select.
5.
Enter the administrator password if prompted.
6.
Press Previous or Next until the screen displays the filename of the Library firmware file on the
USB drive. Press Enter to select the firmware file.
7.
If the upgrade failed, press Enter to display the error code and message describing the cause of
the failure.
8.
Remove the USB flash drive from the USB port.
To upgrade drive firmware from a USB flash drive:
1.
Download current tape drive firmware using HP Library & Tape Tools or from the HP support
website: http://www.hp.com/support/storage. Copy the firmware onto the USB flash drive.
TIP:
The display will only show the first 16 characters of the file name. If the USB drive has
multiple firmware files, ensure that you can distinguish the files from the first 16 characters
in their file names.
2.
Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the back of the device.
3.
From the Home screen, press Previous or Next until the screen displays Support. Press Enter to
select.
4.
Press Previous or Next until the screen displays Drive FW Upgrade. Press Enter to select.
5.
Enter the administrator password if prompted.
6.
Press Previous or Next until the screen displays Drive FW Upgrade by USB. Press Enter to select.
7.
Press Previous or Next until the screen displays the filename of the drive firmware file on the USB
drive. Press Enter to select the firmware file.
8.
If the upgrade failed, press Enter to display the error code and message describing the cause of
the failure.
9.
Remove the USB flash drive from the USB port.
To update drive firmware from a firmware upgrade tape:
1.
Load a firmware upgrade tape into the mailslot or any open slot. If all slots are full, remove a
data tape to make room for the firmware upgrade tape.
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Operating the Tape Library
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