2300ux Optical Jukebox Conversion Guide (AA994-96001, May 2004)

Preparing for Conversion

12 1000ux/1900ux/2300ux Optical Jukebox Conversion Guide

Tools and firmware

When upgrading or converting the library, connect your PC to the jukebox to perform the

following two tasks:

■ Download firmware to the jukebox controller and drives.

■ Verify proper operation of the drives after conversion or firmware installation.

Specific tools and firmware are required.

Tools

■ Compatible host computer on which to run HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools

(L&TT)

■ HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools, which can be downloaded from

http://www.hp .com/su p port/tapetools

■ For laptops, Adaptec APA-1480/60 single-ended, high-density male cable with a

high-byte terminated adapter (50-pin high-density female to 68-pin high density male)

■ T-10, T-15, and T-20 Torx drivers

Firmware

The first step in performing a conversion is to obtain the most current version of the jukebox

controller and drive firmware for the model and option of the jukebox to which you are

converting. Firmware can be downloaded from

http://www.hp.com/ g o/ support

. Follow the

menu choices to the firmware for this jukebox.