HP 20-Feb User Manual

Chapter 5

Upgrading Firmware 179

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apter 5

Using a Firmware Upgrade Tape (drive firmware only)

1.  Contact your service representative to get the drive upgrade tape.
2.  Ensure that the drive is empty. The drive icon(s) on the Home screen 

indicates the presence of a tape in the drive. If a tape is in the drive, use 

the front panel to return the tape to a storage slot. See 

3.  Place the firmware upgrade tape in an available storage slot in the library, 

and note the slot number.

4.  Use the following menu to perform the firmware upgrade:

5. From 

the 

Upgrade Drive Firmware menu, use the [-], [+] or [++] key to 

select the slot containing the firmware upgrade tape. Select [OK].

6. Use 

the 

[-] or [+] key to select the drive that you want to upgrade. Select 

[OK].

7.  Watch the upgrade status on the library’s front panel. Only drives that are 

online and empty (not reserved) can be upgraded.

Note

When the operation is complete, the tape will be returned to its 

original slot.

8.  Remove the firmware upgrade tape from the library.

Main Menu -> Administration -> Upgrade Drive Firmware