Sun StorageTek SL3000 Modular Library System
 
Sun StorageTek SL8500 Modular Library System
 

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Goal

Solution

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Goal

 SL8500 & SL3000 RoHS 2016 Parts Compatibility

The SL8500 and SL3000 Tape Libraries did not meet the stringent material requirements of the European RoHS-2016 directives. The library engineering team updated essentially all SL8500 and SL3000 components to enable continued sales into Europe and other countries requiring RoHS 2016 compliance. The RoHS 2016 libraries are scheduled to start shipping Q3_CY_2016, a 2nd build will continue to ship to non-RoHS countries until the non-RoHS stock is depleted.

Solution

The library processor cards contain several discrete Ethernet Controllers. The original controllers were not RoHS compatible and needed to be updated along with many other components. The updated Ethernet Controllers require a new driver in the firmware which is incorporated in SL8500 code at 8.51 and in SL3000 code at 4.40.

If code prior to this is loaded into an updated 2016 card, the library will experience reduced functionality or fail initialization, it is card dependent. Possible recovery is dependent on the associated card see below:

HBCR2: If down level code is loaded it will fail to function with code below SL8500_8.5x and SL3000_4.40. Can be recovered in the field if the correct code is reloaded on the card via Port_2B.

HBT2: If down level code is loaded it will fail to function with code below SL8500_8.5x and SL3000_4.40. Cannot be recovered in the field, new boot strap-code is required which is not available in the field.

          The Ethernet driver is loaded with the library code, it is not a separate action, but yes if down level code is installed the HBT2 card will not function and cannot be recovered in the field.

SL8500 Robot/HBB2: No code dependencies for the SL8500 Robot.

SL3000 Robot/HBB2: No code dependencies for the SL3000 Robot.

SL8500 PTP/HBP: If down level code is loaded below SL8500_8.5x will lose secondary Interface_B. Used for the feature referenced as Port Bonding which is supported with the Redundant Electronics feature. Since it does not support RE it would not be recommended to be used as a general spares replacement for libraries running 8.5x and below.

HBZ2 Module: If down level code is loaded below SL8500_8.5x will lose secondary Interface_B. Used for the feature referenced as Port Bonding which is supported with the Redundant Electronics feature. Since it does not support RE it would not be recommended to be used as a general spares replacement for libraries running 8.5x and below.

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