IBM TotalStorage 3580 L33, Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

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For instructions about updating firmware from a server that uses an IBM tape
device driver, refer to the IBM Ultrium Device Drivers Installation and User’s Guide .
To update firmware from a server that uses a non-IBM tape device driver, refer to
the documentation for that device.
Updating the Firmware with an FMR Tape Cartridge
Tip
After creating an FMR tape (see “Function Code 3: Create FMR Tape” on
page 71), the firmware of multiple drives can be updated with the same FMR
tape. After updating the drive firmware, unmake the FMR tape (see
“Function Code 8: Unmake FMR Tape” on page 75) and use it as a data
cartridge.
To update the drive’s firmware from an FMR tape cartridge:
1.
Ensure that a cartridge is not loaded in the drive.
2. Place the drive in maintenance mode by pressing the Unload Button three
times within two seconds. The Status Light becomes solid amber, which means
that the drive is in maintenance mode.
3. Press the Unload Button once per second until
8
displays, then press and
hold the button for three seconds. When
C
flashes, the drive is waiting for a
cartridge.
4. Insert the FMR tape cartridge.
8
flashes, the drive loads the updated
firmware from the cartridge, and the Status Light flashes amber. When the
update completes successfully,
0
displays and the cartridge automatically
ejects.
The drive resets itself and automatically activates the new firmware.
If the update fails, an error code displays. To resolve the error, locate the code in
Table 13 on page 61.
Cleaning the Drive Head
Attention
When cleaning the drive head, use the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium
Cleaning Cartridge (part number 35L2086). You may use another LTO
cleaning cartridge, but it may not meet the standards of reliability established
by IBM.
Clean the drive head whenever
C
displays on the Single-character Display and
the Status Light is flashing amber once per second. It is not recommended that you
clean the drive head on a periodic basis; only when the drive requests to be
cleaned.
Operation
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