HP AJ765A - StorageWorks RDX Removable Disk Backup... Instruction Manual

HP RDX Removable Disk Backup System
Firmware xx35 release notes
Part number: 5697-7941
1st edition: 18th December 2008

Description
This document details how to use the HP RDX Utility to upgrade the firmware in the HP RDX Removable
Disk Backup System to:
•Firmware revision 2035 (all external models)
•Firmware revision 3035 (all internal models)
Update recommendation Recommended
Supersedes Firmware revision 2032 (all external models); firmware revision 3032 (all internal models).
Product models
HP StorageWorks RDX 160 Internal Removable Disk Backup System AJ765A
HP StorageWorks RDX 160 External Removable Disk Backup System AJ766A
HP StorageWorks RDX 320 Internal Removable Disk Backup System AJ767A
HP StorageWorks RDX 320 External Removable Disk Backup System AJ768A
HP StorageWorks RDX 500 Internal Removable Disk Backup System AJ934A
HP StorageWorks RDX 500 External Removable Disk Backup System AJ935A
487768–001 (FRU for internal models)
487769–001 (FRU for external models)
Includes all SmartBuy SKUs
Operating systems
Windows® XP, Vista, 2003, 2008
Languages
English
Fixes
In earlier firmware versions the Cartridge LED changed from Green to Amber if temporary Read or Write
errors occurred during ESD events that are retried by the OSfixes
The xx35 firmware release fixesthisproblem.
Prerequisites
None
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Installation instructions
1. If you have already installed the HP RDX utility, go to step 2. If you have not already installed the
HP RDX utility, insert the HP StorageWorks RDX Removable Disk CD supplied with the product into
the CD-ROM drive on the server. You must be logged in as the Administrator or have administrator
privileges to install the HP RDX utility.
• The CD should automatically start the installation process. If it does not start automatically, locate
the RDXInstallationWizard.exe program on the CD and double-click to run it manually.
• Follow the instructions on the screen and restart the server when asked to do so.
2. Download the latest firmware fromhttp://www.hp.com/support/rdx to your server. The latest
firmware versions are:
Products Firmware revision Firmware file name
Allexternalmodels
•AJ766A
•AJ768A
•487769–001 (FRU)
2035 external_hp_2035.bip
All internal models
•AJ765A
•AJ767A
•487768–001 (FRU)
3035 internal_hp_3035.bip
3. Launch the RDXUtility program located under Start -> All Programs -> HP RDX.
4. Select (highlight) the RDX device in the main window.
5. Click Diagnostic to open the Diagnostic window.
6. Click Change Firmware... and browse to the desired firmware file (.bip).
Once selected, the RDX Utility validates that the file selected is in fact RDX code for the unit being
upgraded and loads the new code file on the RDX drive. If a cartridge is installed, the drive ejects
it and shuts down the cartridge interface prior to loading the new code. This guarantees that no
data is corrupted during the code load. After the new code is loaded, the RDX dock resets itself
and begins running the new code.
Compatibility/Interoperability
None
Determining current version
You can check your current firmware revision from the HP RDX Utility’s Diagnostic window, as described
above.
Firmware Version Released Status
2035 December 2008 Active for all external models
3035 December 2008 Active for all internal models
2032 July 2008 Active for all external models
3032 July 2008 Active for all internal models
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Effective date
December 18, 2008
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