Using A Ce Diagnostic Tool (For Service Personnel) - HP A5585A - SureStore DLT E Tape Library 4/40 Upgrade And Replacement Instructions

NOTE When the operation is complete, the tape will be returned to its original
slot.

Using a CE Diagnostic Tool (For Service Personnel)

You can use library diagnostic tools or third-party service tools to update
library and drive firmware from a laptop computer.
When using a narrow single-ended SCSI host adapter in the laptop,
additional equipment will typically be needed:
• A 50-pin to 68-pin adapter cable (ideally with high-byte termination).
• A single-ended/HVD SCSI converter box (if the library/drive is
• A single-ended SCSI terminator (if the library/drive is LVDS).
NOTE An LVDS terminator cannot be used when connecting to a single-ended
Adaptec PCMCIA card.
• An HVD SCSI terminator (if the library/drive is HVDS).
The general procedure for using a CE diagnostic tool is as follows:
1. If necessary, install the diagnostic tool and firmware files onto the
2. Ensure that the library is not being accessed by the host system.
3. Ensure that the library is powered off.
4. Disconnect the device from the host system, noting the cabling and
5. Connect the laptop SCSI interface to the device, using the
6. Power on the library. Wait for the library to complete the power-on
Chapter 3
If using the standard Adaptec PCMCIA to HD 50-pin male cable, the
adapter cable will need a HD 50-pin female end.
HVDS)
laptop.
termination.
appropriate equipment and appropriate termination at the device
end.
test and inventory check.
Downloading Firware and Interpreting LEDs
Upgrading Firmware
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