Update Using Itdt - Spectra TFinity User Manual

Chapter 15 — Maintaining the Drives

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 475), follow the instructions in this section to
update your drive firmware using ITDT.
Download and Install ITDT
Download ITDT and its related documentation directly from IBMʹs Fix
Central website. For information about navigating IBMʹs website and
downloading the version of ITDT that is appropriate for your operating
system, log on to the portal (see Accessing the Technical Support Portal on
page 498), open the Knowledge Base, and search for KBA‐01768,
Downloading and installing ITDT (IBM Tape Diagnostic Tool).
Important
Use the latest version of ITDT to update the latest generation of drives.
Use the following steps to download and install ITDT on a computer that is
connected to the same Fibre Channel arbitrated loop or fabric as the drives
in the library.
1. Log into IBM's website (https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/),
2. Select the Select product tab.
3. Select the following options:
 Product Group = System Storage
 Select from System Storage = Tape systems
 Select from Tape Systems = Tape drivers and software
 Select from Tape drivers and software = IBM Tape Diagnostic Tool (ITDT)
 Platform = Select your operating system from the drop‐down list and
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If your operating system is not supported by ITDT, or you
Note:
cannot use ITDT in your environment, choose another firmware
update method:

Update Using Drive Update through Package Update on
page 479

Update Using the Drive Firmware Update Wizard on
page 487

Update Using the Update Drive Firmware Utility on
page 491
using your individual IBM ID.
click Continue.
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