IBM LTO2 - How to Update Firmware Using FMR Tape Cartridge

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Update Date:	2018-01-09
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Solution 2345694.1 : IBM LTO2 - How to Update Firmware Using FMR Tape Cartridge

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IBM LTO2 Tape Drive - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

ow to Update Firmware Using FMR Tape Cartridge

Solution

Updating the Firmware with an FMR Tape Cartridge:

Attention: SCSI drives and Fibre Channel drives require different firmware images.

To update the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive’s firmware from an FMR tape cartridge:
1. Ensure that the tape drive is unloaded.
2. Place the drive in maintenance mode by pressing the unload button three times within a 1.5-second interval. The status light becomes solid amber, which means that the drive is in maintenance mode.
3. Press the unload button once per 1.5 seconds until 2 displays, then press and hold the button for 3 seconds. When C flashes, the drive is waiting for a cartridge.
4. Insert the FMR tape cartridge.2 flashes, the drive loads the updated firmware from the cartridge, and the status light flashes amber. When the update completes successfully, 0 displays and the cartridge automatically ejects.

The drive resets itself and automatically activates the new firmware.

Refer: https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E21417_01/en/CRCM2171/CRCM2171.pdf

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