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Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System
C-1
Appendix C
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE
This appendix explains how to update the tape system’s PCBA-resident firmware.
C.1
Overview
Using the tape drive’s front panel and a tape with the updated firmware image, you can
update the tape drive’s PCBA-resident firmware.
CAUTION
If a powerfail occurs during the firmware update process (when the new image is
actually being programmed into the FLASH EPROM’s), the tape drive’s PCBA will
be rendered unusable. When performing a firmware update, take all possible
precautions to prevent power failure to the tape drive.
C.2
Creating a Firmware Update Tape
To update the tape drive’s PCBA firmware, you need a tape cartridge with a copy of the
new firmware image. The firmware image must be byte-written without compression
onto the tape using the appropriate block size as defined in Table C—1. The image must
be “copied” onto the tape instead of using the backup utility.
Table C—1 Block Size Used for Firmware Update Tape
Tape Format
Density
Upgrade Tape Block
DLTtape III
10.0 GB
4 Kbytes Only
DLTtape IIIXT
15.0 GB
4 Kbytes Only
DLTtape IV
20.0 GB
35.0 GB
40.0 GB
4 Kbytes Only
8 Kbytes Only
8 Kbytes Only
Summary of Contents for DLTtape DLT 8000
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