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StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide
Troubleshooting the SDLT Drive
The utility returns the following message:
Downloading and saving firmware file ‘IMAGE_NAME’ of nnnnnn
bytes. Delaying for 120 sec while firmware is saved. Please be
patient.
There is a time during the upgrade when communication with the host is
interrupted and the tape drive’s LED display is the only indication of progress.
When the
scu>
prompt returns the procedure is complete.
8. Verify that the desired code has been loaded by
scu> scan edt and scu>
show edt
commands. The firmware revision in the right-most column will
change.
Upgrading Firmware using a Field Upgrade Tape
At the time this guide was written, the Field Upgrade Tape (FUP) method was the
most practical way to upgrade the firmware in any SDLT drive when connected to an
OpenVMS system.
To upgrade one or more SDLT drives at an OpenVMS site, go to the Compaq website
at:
www.compaq.com
for the latest upgrade recommendations.
If you prefer to load new firmware through a FUP, the Compaq website has the part
number and procedure to obtain the latest version. Once you have the FUP, see the
“Upgrading Firmware with a Cartridge” section for the procedure.
Upgrading Firmware using a Cartridge
IMPORTANT:
For a firmware upgrade cartridge, contact a Compaq authorized service
provider.
The SDLT drive allows the firmware to be upgraded by using a firmware upgrade
cartridge. Complete the following steps to upgrade firmware using a cartridge:
CAUTION:
When performing a firmware update, take reasonable precautions to
prevent a power failure. During the firmware update, when the new image is actually
being programmed into the FLASH EEPROMs, a power failure (but not BUS RESET)
causes the tape drive to be unusable.
1. Exit all cartridge applications before proceeding with a firmware upgrade.
2. Put the SDLT subsystem into the firmware update mode:
a.
Unload any cartridge that is in the target SDLT drive.