Quantum Tape Drive DLT VS80 - Manual (Page 46)

Chapter 5: DLT VS80 Firmware
5-2 May 2004 001596-01 Rev A07
5.2 Creating a Firmware Update Data Cartridge
To perform the firmware update, you need a DLTtape IV data cartridge and a copy of the firmware
image. This image must be byte-written without compression onto the media. You must copy the
firmware image to the media instead of using a backup utility to transfer it to the tape.
N OTE : UNIX Systems: You can use the FTP utility to transfer the binary image
file onto the UNIX system. Be sure to specify “type image” before
performing the get or put operation. Doing so prevents extra characters
from being added to the image file, which would make the image file
invalid. The image file must be exactly 1286*512 Bytes in size. The data
must also be uncompressed.
5.3 Updating the Firmware
To update the tape drive’s firmware, follow the steps in this section.
5.3.1 Updating the Firmware
N OTE : Read these instructions completely before proceeding. All timing
indications are approximate.
1. If there is a DLT data cartridge currently in the tape drive, remove it before proceeding.
2. If possible, power cycle (turn the tape drive’s power off, then back on) and allow POST to
complete successfully. The tape drive will emit a buzzing sound as the head drives toward its
starting point (after 18 seconds). POST will complete after 20 seconds. When POST is complete
and no data cartridge is inserted, only the Ready (green) LED is illuminated.
C AUTION Never power off the tape drive or the host server or
workstation during the firmware update process. Doing so can
damage the tape drive’s controller hardware.