IBM TotalStorage Ultrium T800, Operator'S Manual

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Updating the Firmware with an FMR Tape Cartridge
Attention: SCSI drives and Fibre Channel drives require different firmware
images.
Tip
After creating an FMR tape (see “Function Code 3: Create FMR Tape” on
page 35), 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 38) 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 a 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 15 on page 75.
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