HP Library and Tape Tools - Manual (Page 170)

Ultrium
Standalone Ultrium drives
There is no hard-coded limit on the number of times a given Ultrium FUP tape can be used to update
the firmware in a particular Ultrium drive type. To update an Ultrium drive with a FUP tape, insert
the tape into the Ultrium drive. It does not matter if the tape is write protected or write enabled.
HP Ultrium drives automatically recognize a valid FUP tape when inserted and begin updating the
firmware. When the firmware update process has completed, the tape is ejected, and the drive
executes a self test.
CAUTION: Do not power cycle or reset the drive. Make sure that no software attempts to access
the drive during the firmware update process. Otherwise the drive may be damaged and need to
be returned to HP for replacement.
NOTE: Ultrium FUP tapes can be converted back to data tapes via the LTO Firmware to Data
Tape Creator test. See that test description for details.
Libraries and autoloaders
Use of FUP tapes in STK libraries works just like it does for standalone drives. See the description
above for that information.
For HP libraries:
1.
Make sure that the target drive is empty. If a tape is in the target drive, use the front panel
display to return the tape to a storage slot.
2. Load the FUP tape into an empty slot.
3. From the main menu on the front panel, choose Administration, and then Upgrade Firmware
to access the Upgrade Drive Firmware menu.
4. Use the [-] or [+] key to select the slot containing the FUP tape. Select [OK].
5. Monitor the front panel for status during the upgrade. The tape will return to the original slot
when the procedure is complete.
6. Remove the FUP tape from the library, and then power cycle the library.
HP DDS/DAT
Standalone DDS/DAT drives
DDS FUP tapes that are created using the firmware tape creator test can be used 1000 times.
Drives that can be updated via an FUP tape are HP DDS4 (C5683A) and HP DAT72 (C7438A).
Updating drive firmware via FUP tape is not supported on other HP DDS/DAT drives.
To update DDS/DAT drive firmware with a FUP tape, ensure that the tape is write enabled, and
then insert it into the DDS/DAT drive. HP DDS/DAT drives automatically recognize a valid FUP
tape when inserted, and begin updating the firmware. When the firmware update process has
completed, the tape is ejected, and the drive executes a self test.
CAUTION: Do not power cycle or reset the drive. Make sure that no software attempts to access
the drive during the firmware update process. Otherwise the drive may be damaged and need to
be returned to HP for replacement.
NOTE: DDS/DAT FUP tapes cannot be converted back to data tapes. After a FUP tape is created,
it can only be used as a FUP tape and cannot be written to again.
Libraries and autoloaders, other than DAT72x10
Updating DDS/DAT autoloaders using a FUP tape is not currently supported, except for the
DAT72x10 autoloader.
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