Users Guide

Resetting the library and drives
Select Service Library > Reset Library/Drive to reset the library or the tape drive.
Select the Target device and click Execute Reset. Click OK to confirm. The library and tape drive status
is displayed. The Device Status may display Failed until the device is back online. The Device Status
displays a green checkmark when the device is reset. The reset operation is fully completed when the
drive or tape library is taken online.
Updating library and drive firmware
Select Service Library > Firmware Update to update the library and drive firmware.
Note: It is the customer's responsibility to maintain the library and drive firmware at the most recent
level.
Consider these recommendations to provide maximum performance and reliability:
v The latest version of microcode must be installed on your tape libraries and devices.
v The library code must be updated first, unless noted otherwise. This action supports any changes that
are introduced in the library code for that drive, or any changes made to the drive for that release.
v These firmware updates are intended to increase overall reliability, improve tape handling, reduce the
possibility of data errors, and enhance diagnostic capabilities.
To determine the Current drive and Current version, see the settings in the Drive Firmware Update box.
Figure 105. Reset library and drive screen
Figure 106. Firmware Update screen
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