HP AH164A - StorageWorks 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader Ultrium... Instruction Manual

HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 Tape
Autoloader firmware release notes
Version 2.00
Part number: AK377-96005
First edition: June 25, 2008

Description
This release includes updated firmware for the HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader.
The Autoloader firmware can be updated through any of the following methods:
•Remote management interface (RMI).
•Operator control panel (OCP).
•HP Library and Tape Tools (L&TT).
Autoloader firmware version
•2.00
Update recommendation Recommended
Supersedes All earlier versions of Autoloader firmware.
Product models
All HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloaders.
Languages
•English (American)
•English (International)
Enhancements
•Support added for Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).
•Support added for the 1/8 G2 and MSL Encryption Kit, which is a solution for generating and
storing encryption keys to write and restore encrypted data on LTO-4 media with LTO-4 tape drives.
•Support added for the Ultrium 1760 parallel SCSI half-height tape drive.
•Support added for SNMP version 2.
•Ability to save and restore the Autoloader configuration settings to a USB flash drive (from the
OCP) or a file (from the RMI).
Fixes
•Fixed a case where the Autoloader could appear unresponsive when used with network
security programs that constantly check the security status of all network ports. Usually Drive
Communication (code: F1 xx) errors were the last entries in the autoloader logs.
•Fixed a case where the Autoloader could appear unresponsive after the operator issued a
commandfromtheOCPtoremoveamagazinebutthemagazinewasnotremoved.
•Fixed acasewherethetimestampintheautoloaderlogswouldberecordedasonedayearlier
than the Autoloader time.
•Fixed a case where error retry Code 88 00 (setting of sled motor parameters failed) was
incorrectly logged during the power up sequence.
•Fixed a case where error code 9B (sled position sensor not found) was reported at ambient
temperatures below 10 C when the mailslot did not pop out more than 15 mm.
•Fixed a case where the Autoloader would report Not Ready after running the Demo Test.
•Improved an error message in the Wellness test when a corner slot is empty.
•The Autoloader temperature is now reported on LOG SENSE page 0x0D.
•FixedacasewheretheAutoloadercouldnotdetectwhenthemailslotwasclosedveryquickly.
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Installation instructions
To upgrade firmware from the RMI:
1. Download current firmware using HP Library & Tape Tools or from the HP support website:
http://www.hp.com/support/storage.
2. Log into the RMI as the administrator user.
3. In the Support: Firmware page, browse to the location of the Autoloader firmware file.
4. Click Update.
To upgrade firmware from the OCP using a USB flash drive:
1. Download current firmware using HP Library & Tape Tools or from the HP support website:
http://www.hp.com/support/storage.Copythefirmware onto the USB flash drive.
2. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the back of the Autoloader.
3. From the Home screen, press Next until the screen displays Support.PressEnter to select.
4. Press Next until the screen displays Autoloader FW upgrade.PressEnter to select.
5. Enter the administrator password if prompted.
6. Press Nextuntil the screen displays the filename of the Autoloader firmware file on the USB drive.
Press Enter to select the firmware file.
7. If the upgrade failed, press Enter to display the error code and message describing the cause of
the failure.
8. When the upgrade is complete, remove the USB flash drive from the USB port.
Determining current version
To find the version of firmware installed on the Autoloader from the RMI, see the Support: Firmware screen.
To find the version of firmware installed on the Autoloader from the OCP:
1. From the Home screen, press Next until the screen displays Status/Information.PressEnter to select.
2. Press Next until the screen displays Autoloader information.PressEnter to select.
3. Press Next until the screen displays Firmware rev..PressEnter to select.
Firmware Version Released Status
1. 8 0 2/20/2008 Active
1. 9 0 6/9/2008 Active
2.00 6/24/2008 Active
Effective date
June 25, 2008
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