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September 21, 1999
BENCHMARK
T A P E
S Y S T E M S
4.6.3.12 UPGRADE DRIVE FIRMWARE
This function allows you to upgrade the drive firmware using a Code Upgrade cartridge.
Note:
Follow this procedure only when you are upgrading the drive firmware using a Code
Upgrade cartridge.
1. After entering the
DIAG MENU
, press and hold the
MODE
button until
UPG DRV FW
appears on the LCD panel.
2. Press
the
SELECT
button to begin the drive firmware upgrade process.
CT 2 (SEL)
blinks on the LCD panel.
3. If your have not already done so, place a Code Upgrade cartridge in slot 2 then press
the
SELECT
button. If you press the
SELECT
button
before placing the Code Upgrade
tape in slot 2,
UPG DRV FW
appears momentarily on the LCD panel
and then
CT 2
(SEL)
blinks on the LCD panel again.
Your DLT7 Autoloader places the drive in “prepare for firmware upgrade via tape” mode.
The autoloader moves the Code Upgrade tape to the drive and the upgrade process begins.
UPDATING
appears on the LCD panel, the three front panel LEDs alternate between
POWER
on,
ACTIVITY
off,
ALARM
on,
POWER
off,
ACTIVITY
on,
ALARM
off, and the
Activity Bars indicate drive activity.
Note:
The
POWER
button is disabled during the upgrade.
When the update process is completed, your DLT7 Autoloader automatically unloads the
Code Upgrade cartridge and returns it to slot 2.
RMV 2 (SEL)
then blinks on the LCD panel.
4. Remove the Code Upgrade cartridge from slot 2, then press the
SELECT
button to
return the autoloader to
LdR REAdY
.
If the
DRIVE PGRM
message and the error indicator
E
appear on the LCD panel after
several minutes, perform the following:
•
Verify that the cartridge is a valid Code Upgrade cartridge and not a data cartridge or
cleaning cartridge.
•
If you believe that the Code Upgrade cartridge is valid, repeat the update process. If
your DLT7 Autoloader displays the same error message, call your Technical Support for
assistance.
