Updating Microcode From Iseries (Os/400); Updating Microcode From Pseries/Rs6000 (Aix) Using Tapeutil; Tapeutil - IBM System Storage TS3400 Tape Library Maintenance Information

To download the ITDT tool and instructions for using the tool, visit
http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/.

Updating Microcode from iSeries (OS/400)

On a AS/400 system, the Update Device Microcode (QTAUPDDV) API provides an
interface for updating device microcode from a code image stored in an Integrated
File System (IFS) stream file. The QTAUPDDV API can be used for a tape drive within
the library only when the device is deallocated from the library.
To update drive firmware:
1. Download the latest drive firmware to your host computer by visiting
http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/index.html.
2. Deallocate the drive from the library by entering the following at the OS/400
MAIN MENU:
WKRCFGSTS *DEV *TAP
3. Then, enter the following:
CALL QTAUPDDV (TAPYY '/DIR/XXXXLYT.ro')
where:
/DIR/ indicates the directory where the firmware image resides.
YY indicates the TAP device number.
XXXX indicates the firmware imager version.
Y indicates the drive generation.
T indicates the connection type (F for fibre channel).
X System gives status for about 4 minutes. During the code load, the tape drive
LEDs will flash. Once download is completed, the tape drive will reboot. AS/400
returns after it has set a reserve to the tape drive.
4. Confirm code loading from the Operator Panel.
Updating Microcode from pSeries/RS6000 (AIX) using

TAPEUTIL

You may require assistance from the customer during this process.
This procedure downloads microcode to the tape drive from a file or from CD-ROMs,
via the fibre channel.
1. At the drive service panel, verify that the drive is Online.
2. Verify that the drive is unloaded.
3. Verify that the drive is not in use by another host.
4. Take the drive offline from the host.
5. Start the tape utility program by typing tapeutil at the prompt.
6. Select Tape Drive Service Aids from the menu by selecting Tape Drive Service
Aids option, and press Enter.
7. Select Microcode load from the following panel, then press Enter.
Chapter 8. Drive Maintenance Procedures
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