HP Library and Tape Tools - Manual (Page 149)

Where can I find information about hardware and software compatibility?
The links in this section provide information about hardware and software compatibility.
NOTE: You must be connected to the Internet to view these links.
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What hardware is my drive supported on?
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What software is my drive supported on?
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Is my device supported by L&TT?
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What hardware/software is my library/autoloader supported on?
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Is there a matrix that cross references a drive's product name, format, and part number?
For general information about tape product compatibility, see “http://h18000.www1.hp.com/
products/storageworks/tapecompatability.html” .
Drive & Firmware Questions
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“Why I should use LTT for firmware upgrade?” (page 149)
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“How do I verify that my drive's firmware is up to date?” (page 149)
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“Where can I find information about drive cleaning requirements?” (page 149)
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“How do I use L&TT to find my drive serial number?” (page 150)
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“How do I check if my drive is OK?” (page 150)
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“How do I know if drive is degrading?” (page 150)
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“When the drive should be replaced?” (page 150)
Why I should use LTT for firmware upgrade?
L&TT provides a convenient way to easily upgrade the firmware of connected devices. When using
L&TT to update firmware, there are protections in place to ensure that only the correct firmware is
downloaded to the drive.
How do I verify that my drive's firmware is up to date?
Use the Get Files from Web feature of L&TT. For more information, see Accessing firmware revision
and release note information (GUI) (page 34) or Using the Get Files from Web functionality (CSI)
(page 71).
Where can I find information about drive cleaning requirements?
The links in this section provide information about cleaning requirements for various drives.
NOTE: You must be connected to the Internet to view these links.
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What are cleaning requirements for my SDLT drive?
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What are cleaning requirements for my DLT or VS80/DLT1 drive?
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What are cleaning requirements for my LTO drive?
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What are the cleaning requirements for my DDS drive?
To access the combined tape cleaning matrix for all tape drive types, see “http://
h20000.www2.hp/com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00065867” . In case
of any conflicting information, this matrix is the final reference.
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