HP SureStore Tape Autoloader Model 1/9 Upgrade and Parts Replacement Guide

Upgrading Firmware

Chapter 44-4

You can also check your current firmware revisions from the remote

management card:

1. Enter the designated IP address into the web browser to launch the

Web-Based Library Administrator pages.

2. Select the

[Report] tab.

3. Scroll down to the

Firmware Revisions section of the page to view your

autoloader and drive firmware revisions.

NOTE Ensurethatyourbackupsoftwaredoesnot“SCSIreserve”theautoloader,

as this can prevent a firmware download.

Using the Optional Remote Management Card

(Autoloader Firmware Only)

All autoloader component firmware, except drive firmware, can be easily

downloaded from the remote management card.

NOTE The firmware files are available at www.hp.com/go/support, or contact

your support provier. These files must be loaded on the local host

computer before downloading firmware. First select your product, and

then select Downloads & Drivers.

1. Once the autoloader is configured for network access, enter the IP

address within your web browser to launch the web-based library

administrator pages. (See “Configuring the Remote Management

Card” on page 2-6.)

2. Select the

[Configuration] tab from the main screen.

3. Select

[Firmware Download].

4. Enter the full path name for the download file, or use the

[Browse]

button to locate the file.

NOTE Theautoloader administrator password is requiredforthis process.If the

password is not set, you will not be permitted to download firmware.