Firmware tape creator (fup tape) utility, Force tape eject utility, Lto6 eeprom download utility – HP StoreEver TapeAssure Software User Manual
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Firmware Tape Creator (FUP tape) utility
Description
Lets you create a firmware update (FUP) tape on your drive. A FUP tape
is a tape that is created when a firmware file for a particular drive type
is written onto a blank tape.
NOTE:
For instructions on how to perform this utility, see
or
Running the tests (CSI) (page 73)
.
When to run
Run this utility when you want to create a firmware update (FUP) tape
to update drive firmware.
Average duration
< 2 minutes
Other notes
This utility expects to find a firmware image file (firmware.frm) in
your firmware directory. You must create this file yourself by obtaining
the correct firmware file for your device, renaming it to firmware.frm,
and copying the file to your firmware directory.
Available for
DAT72 (C7438A), DDS4 (C5683A), DLT 4000/7000/8000, LTO,
SDLT, VS80/160 or DLT1, DAT 160, and DAT 320.
Force Tape Eject utility
Description
This utility forces a tape drive to eject a tape that will not eject using the
normal methods. The utility will send special SCSI commands to the
library controller, forcing it to take extra measures to remove the tape
from the drive. When the tape is successfully ejected from the tape drive,
it will be returned to the storage slot from which it came. Use the test
option Drive number to specify which drive in the library holds the stuck
tape.
When to run
Run this utility if a tape cannot be removed from a library tape drive
using the normal methods of the ISV application, the front panel
commands, or the Move Media feature from L&TT.
Average duration
Depending on the circumstances that prevent the tape from being
removed, this utility can take anywhere from 1 to 30 minutes to complete.
Other notes
Use the LTO Stuck Tape test for standalone LTO drives. See
. The Force Tape Eject Utility is only for use in
libraries that support the necessary SCSI commands.
Available for
MSL2024 and MSL4048 tape libraries, 1/8 G2 tape autoloader
LTO6 EEPROM download utility
Description
With this utility, you can download EEPROM data to LTO-6 drives, including
read/write calibration data and host interface PHY tuning parameters, in
addition to the normal firmware download function.
NOTE:
For instructions on how to perform this utility, see
or
Running the tests (CSI) (page 73)
.
When to run
Run this utility when the EEPROM data must be updated to address an issue.
Other notes
Before running this utility, obtain the read/write calibration data or host
interface PHY tuning parameter file from HP. Rename the file to cal.e and
place it in the LTT logs folder.
The utility output includes the version information for the read/write calibration
data and the host interface PHY tuning parameters. This information is also
available in the LTO-6 support ticket.
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