Specifications

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c. Follow the instructions in the program.
4. Verify Drive Firmware Update
a. In TDkit, click Device Overview and take a look at the label
FW revision below the picture of the tape drive.
NOTE: Be aware that some tape drives do not report when flashing is finished. Wait 5
minutes before rebooting the StorageLoader.
It is also possible to verify the drive’s FW version using either the StorageLoader front panel or remote
management interface (FPI or RMI). The paths to open the appropriate screen are:
From the FPI, select View Data > Drive Info > Drive FW revision
The drive FW can be upgraded via the SCSI interface.
7.2.1. Possible Upgrade Problems
If a power loss or a failure occurs during code download and ECC Checking, the original FW may be
intact. It is possible to restart the FW upgrade procedure. However, if the failure occurs during flash
erase or programming, the firmware will be corrupted and a special procedure must be used to load a
new code. Contact your Technical Support Representative for assistance.
Caution
Once the update process has started, you must wait until it completes. Do NOT
attempt to interrupt the process in any way, or loss of either data or loader
operability could result.