IBM 39M5657, User Manual

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If no error is detected, the diagnostic will loop and begin again. To stop the
loop, press the Unload Button for one second and release. When the loop
ends,
0
temporarily appears in the SCD. The drive rewinds and unloads
the cartridge, and then exits maintenance mode. The solid amber Status Light
turns off.
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If an error is detected, the Status Light flashes amber and the drive posts an
error code to the SCD. To determine the error, locate the code in Table 9 on
page 45. The tape drive unloads the tape cartridge and exits maintenance
mode. To clear the error, turn the power off, then on again.
Function Code 2: Update Drive Firmware from FMR Tape
Attention
When updating drive firmware, do not power-off the drive until the update
is complete or the firmware may be lost.
Function Code
8
loads drive firmware from a field microcode replacement
(FMR) tape.
Attention: While the drive supports firmware update with a FUP tape, IBM
recommends you update the drive firmware using the easier to use Tapetool found
at http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=TAPE-
FILES.
Attention: Customers should only attempt this step when requested by IBM
service.
1.
Place the drive in maintenance mode. For instructions, see “Entering
Maintenance Mode” on page 15.
2. Press the Unload Button once per second until
8
appears in the SCD. (If you
cycle past the desired code, press the Unload Button once per second until the
code reappears.)
3. Press and hold the Unload Button for three or more seconds, then release it to
select the function. The SCD changes to a flashing
C
.
4. Insert the FMR tape cartridge (or the tape drive exits maintenance mode). The
SCD changes to a flashing
8
. The tape drive loads the updated firmware
from the FMR tape into its erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM)
area.
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If the update completes successfully, the tape drive rewinds and unloads the
FMR tape, resets itself, and is ready to use the new firmware. The drive
automatically reboots.
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If the update fails, the tape drive posts an error code to the SCD. To
determine the error, locate the code in Table 9 on page 45. The drive then
unloads the FMR tape and exits maintenance mode. Contact Technical
Support for problem determination or machine replacement.
Operating the Drive
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