User's Manual

Firmware Update (From Tape)
7-4 DLT4000/DLT4500/DLT4700 Cartridge Tape Subsystem
2. Ensure the TRM PWR jumpers are in position (Figure 7-2, number•).
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Figure 7-2 Jumper Settings for TRM PWR Connector
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No Term Power
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Term Power
From the time the tape is inserted and the drive handle is closed, updating the
firmware takes from 2 to 3 minutes.
7.3 Creating a "Firmware Update Tape"
To perform the firmware update, you must have a DLTtape III, DLTtape IIIxt, or
DLTtape IV cartridge with a copy of the firmware image Table 7-1.
Table 7-1 Block Size used for Firmware Update Tape
Tape Format Density Upgrade Tape Block
DLTtape III 2.6 GB 4 Kbytes Multiple
6.0 GB 4 Kbytes Multiple
10.0 GB 4 Kbytes Only
DLTtape IIIxt 15.0 GB 4 Kbytes Only
DLTtape IV 20.0 GB 4 Kbytes Only
7.3.1 On UN*X Systems
The FTP utility can be used to transfer the binary firmware image file onto the UN*X
system. Be sure to specify "type image" before doing the "get" or "put." Otherwise,
extra characters may be added to the file, causing the image file to be invalid. The
image file should be exactly 1152*512 bytes in size.