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Chapter 6
6
Updating Library and Tape Drive
Firmware
There are two types of firmware that can be upgraded on the library:
library firmware (including drive sled firmware) and tape drive
firmware. There may be times when you will need to upgrade your
library and tape drive firmware as directed by Quantum Technical
Support. You can also regularly monitor the Quantum Service & Support
website at
www.quantum.com/support
for firmware upgrades, but you
need to make sure that the firmware you download is compatible with
your library and tape drives.
Upgrading Library Firmware
The library firmware upgrade operation allows you to upgrade library
firmware using the web client. Upgrading library firmware can take up to
an hour for large configurations.
Library firmware is available at the Quantum Service & Support website
www.quantum.com/support
. Navigate to the appropriate firmware
version and download the file to your computer hard drive. Library
Note:
Verify with Quantum Technical Support or the current release
notes that you are selecting the correct firmware version to
download.