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v The tool scans the host bus and will find and display for selection all IBM LTO
v Each function has "Help" selection which explains the required syntax as well as
v A Readme text file will be posted with the .exe for a thorough explanation of
Updating the firmware with an FMR tape cartridge
Attention: A SAS drive requires a SAS firmware image. Other types of firmware
images will not load on the SAS drive.
To update the drive's firmware from an FMR tape cartridge:
1. Create an FMR tape (see "Function Code 3: Create FMR Tape" on page 3-11). A
2. Update the drive firmware (see "Function Code 2: Update Drive Firmware
After updating the drive firmware, the FMR tape can be used as a data cartridge
by using the "Unmake FMR Tape" function (see "Function Code 8: Unmake FMR
Tape" on page 3-15).
The SCD presents a series of random characters during the firmware download
and update. The SCD briefly displays
firmware download and update is complete and there are no errors. An error code
will be displayed if a firmware download or update error has been detected. The
Ready light and the Fault light flash briefly during the firmware download and
update. The Ready light turns On after the firmware download and update are
complete.
Updating the firmware using the Ethernet Port
Note: The drive uses a limited version of FTP protocol to communicate on the
1. Obtain the latest drive firmware from the web, as described above.
2. Connect an ethernet patch cable to the drive's ethernet interface and to a
3. Create an FTP session between the drive and the computer. The drive's IP
4. At the user prompt, type guest and press Enter.
5. At the password prompt, press Enter. No response is needed.
6. Type bin to set the communication mode to binary.
7. Type put <firmware name> to transfer the firmware to the drive. Replace
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TS2250 Tape Drive Setup, Operator and Service manual
devices. The tool will not display and allow for selection any non-IBM device.
a brief explanation of the particular function.
initial tool download information from the web as well as explanation of tool
capabilities. Refer to the ITDT Readme text file for information on tool usage.
You can also refer to the web at http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral and
look for information about the ITDT site.
single FMR tape can be used to update multiple drives if the drives are the
same drive type (e.g. LTO Gen 5) and host interface (e.g. SAS).
from FMR Tape" on page 3-11).
ethernet interface. It is recommended to use a simple, command line FTP
session, such as the DOS command prompt, when communicating with the
drive.
computer. In order to meet electromagnetic immunity requirements, a shielded
ethernet cable is required.
address: 169.254.0.3
<firmware name> with the actual firmware name. The drive will reset
automatically when the transfer is complete and the FTP session will close.
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, then becomes blank (not lit) when the
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