Library Firmware 77xQ and Above Upgrade Procedure

The latest firmware for the following drives is included in the library firmware bundle:

• IBM LTO-6 (FC) 8 Gb
• IBM LTO-7 (FC) 8 Gb
• IBM LTO-8 (FC) 8 Gb
• IBM LTO-9 (FC) 8 Gb
• IBM LTO-9 (FC) 8 Gb
• IBM LTO-9 (SAS) 12 Gb
• HP LTO-6 (FC) 8 Gb

The library may automatically apply new firmware level to the tape drives, depending on the Auto Leveling policy. For drive firmware compatibility, please refer to the latest Release Notes.

1. Bring up the WebGUI by browsing to the library IP address (https: //<library ip address>)
2. Logon using an Admin level user.

3. Ensure the time on the library is set to the proper time:

   Setup Date and Time

   This window allows you to configure date and time settings for your library, either by using NTP or defining them yourself.

   1. From the Navigation panel, select System.

   2. In the Operations panel, click Date/Time.

      

      Item	Description	Action
      Use NTP	NTP – Network Time Protocol NTP allows you to synchronize the library clock over a network to NTP. When you select this check box, a list of server fields appears, which allows you to enter the IP or URI address of up to five NTP servers.	Select this check box. For details on setting up NTP servers, see Setup Date and Time. To disable NTP, deselect the check box.
      12/24 Hour Clock	Displays the time in standard (12 hr) or military/European (24 hr) format.	Select the desired radio button.
      Time Zone	Allows you to select the time zone where the library resides.	Select a value from the drop-down menu.
      Date	Allows you to manually select the current date. Available if you don't use NTP.	Click the Calendar icon and use the arrows to navigate to the correct month. Then select the desired day.
      Hour	Allows you to manually select the current hour.	Use the arrow buttons to specify the hour.
      Minute	Allows you to manually select the current minute.	Use the arrow buttons to specify the desired minute.

   3. Click Apply to save your settings.

   4. Click Close to exit the window.

4. Ensure that all drives are unloaded. Use the host application to unload any cartridges from drives. If you cannot do so from the application, use the WebGUI to unload all drives.

   Drive Unload

   The Unload Drive operation allows you to unload a cartridge from a tape drive to a storage slot without being physically at the library. The storage slot and tape drive must be assigned to the same partition.

   1. From the Navigation panel, select Drives.

   2. In the North Panel, select the drive you want to eject the tape from. In the row for the drive, the media column contains the barcode of the tape currently in the drive.

   3. From the Operations panel, click Unload.

      

   Note: If you experience a stuck tape while trying to unload, vary the drive off and on (see Library Firmware 77xQ and Above Upgrade Procedure). When it is back to ready, select the drive and click Unload.

5. Update the Library Firmware.

   A library firmware upgrade involves two different actions: uploading the firmware and installing the firmware. On the window, you can view the current version of installed firmware and install a manually uploaded version, or install the latest released firmware version, which is available through the Quantum website. This allows you to upload the library firmware and install when convenient.

   Update Library Firmware from i13.1

   1. From the Navigation panel, select System.

   2. In the Operations panel, click Library Firmware.

      

   3. To upload the latest firmware, select Upload firmware image and click Browse.

   4. Navigate to the appropriate folder on your laptop and select the firmware. The firmware will appear in the field under User specified firmware.

   5. Click Apply. The firmware will upload to the library. Once the firmware has completed its upload, it will appear in the Install uploaded version radio button.

      

   6. Select Install firmware image.
   7. Select Install uploaded version.
   8. Click Apply to begin the library firmware upgrade process.
   Update Library Firmware from i13.2 and Above

   1. From the Navigation panel, select System.

   2. In the Operations panel, click Library Firmware.

      

   3. To upload the latest firmware, select the Upload firmware image tab.

   4. Select Firmware from Local Computer and click Browse.
   5. Navigate to the appropriate folder on your laptop and select the firmware. The firmware will appear in the field under Firmware from Local Computer

   6. Click Apply. The firmware will upload to the library. Once the firmware has completed its upload, select the Install firmware image tab.

      

   7. Select Install uploaded version and click Apply to begin the upgrade process.

6. During the upgrade process, the library will reboot. The browser window will automatically re-connect after the firmware update completes.

7. When the browser refreshes, and the log in screen returns, log back on to the WebGUI. Under System > Licenses, review the current status of the Service License.

   Starting with the i13.2 release, the Service License features include library firmware updates, tape drive firmware updates, library snapshot retrievals, automatic tech support e-mail notifications, diagnostic testing, and service log/chart support. The service license must be applied upon installation of a new library, or upon upgrades to i13.2 or later firmware.

   License key generation is available at the Quantum License Key Management web site:

   www.quantum.com/licensekeys/upgrades/index.aspx.

   For additional assistance regarding your Service License, contact Quantum Service and Support .

8. Save the library configuration.

   The Save/Restore window allows you to save your library's configuration and then restore the library’s firmware and configurable items to a previous state in the event of a hardware failure or firmware upgrade.

   

   Item	Description	Action
   Restore Configuration	Restores library to the selected configuration. After the restore, the library will automatically reboot.	Select the radio button.
   Restore Filename	Allows you to select the name of the library configuration file you want to restore.	Click the Browse button and navigate to the configuration file you want to use. Click Apply to begin restoring the library configuration.
   Save Configuration	Saves the current library configuration.	Select the radio button. Click Apply. The library configuration file is downloaded. You can then use the file locally or email it.

   Click Close to exit the window.