Dell PowerVault 136T Tape Library, v.All 136T Firmware, A19
AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.Firmware for the PowerVault 136T Library; LTO1, LTO2, LTO3, SDLT220, and SDLT320 Tape Drives; Remote Management Unit; and SNC Modules.
This firmware package offers the latest firmware for the PV136T Tape Library.
This firmware package offers the latest firmware for the PV136T Tape Library.
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Fixes & Enhancements
PowerVault 136T Tape Library Firmware Release Notes
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These release notes are applicable to the following firmware versions:
*PowerVault 136T Library Firmware (for all drive types): 3.37.0001
*PowerVault 136T Remote Management Card Firmware: 193D.00002
*PowerVault 136T LTO3 Tape Drive Firmware: 54K1
*PowerVault 136T LTO2 Tape Drive Firmware: 53Y3
*PowerVault 136T LTO Tape Drive Firmware: E39A
*PowerVault 136T SDLT220 & SDLT320 Tape Drive Firmware: 5D5D (v93)
*PowerVault 136T SNC Module (First Generation FC Bridge) Firmware: 4.25.04
*PowerVault 136T SNC2 Module (Second Generation FC Bridge) Firmware: 4.60.03
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This release contains the latest firmware for all
components in the 136T.
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The major objective of this release is to update SDLT library and Drive firmware. This firmware will help to troubleshoot and filter mishandled or bad media from a user's environment when using SDLT hardware. The 3.37.0001 firmware has been tested and qualified on LTO products also. See below or additional fixes.
Firmware that changed in this package:
PowerVault 136T SDLT Drive Firmware: 5D5D (V93)
Previous version: 5252 (V82)
PowerVault 136T library firmware: 3.37.0001
Previous version: 3.35.0001
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Fix\Enhancement list
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Major Enhancements -
The new firmware will help the library and drive communicate better
in the event of a dropped leader on SDLT.
The new drive firmware will:
1- Have support for a new Sense Key that will directly inform the user of a dropped leader or improper thread condition. This is done by passing the new Sense Key back to the library.
2- It will allow the user to manually eject the tape by pressing and holding the eject button on the drive for 10 seconds.
The new library firmware will:
1- interpret the new sense data and display the 9B SAC code indicating that a thread condition has occurred and to check for bad media.
See more detail on major enhancement below:
Minor Fixes -
- Fixes Library loses slot learned offsets set by calibrate command due to column re-configuration.
- Fixes to delay the picker finger open sequence during a Put operation until after the cartridge has been fully seated in the slot. This firmware improves the probability that the put and pick SAC 73 would not occur.
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More detail on Major Enhancement
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When the SDLT tape leader fails to engage with the SDLT drive leader, a drive hardware failure may occur. A damaged or mishandled cartridge is the most likely cause of SAC Error 9Bh - Drvx Thread Er Check Media. The drive may be recoverable depending on the magnitude of damage to the cartridge.
Take the library offline. Open the library door to gain physical access to the drive. Manually remove the cartridge by pressing and holding the eject button on the tape drive for 10 seconds. V93 (5D5D) or above is required on the SDLT drive to allow manual ejection. Ejecting the cartridge via the OCP is intentionally disabled.
Remove the cartridge from the library and set it aside. Mishandled media is often difficult to recognize by simple visual inspection. Do not use this media in another drive, as it may damage the drive. When the tape is ejected it should be quarantined and discarded. If the tape must be reused, refer to the DLT Media Handling document found on Dell.com to inspect your media.
After the cartridge is removed, observe the lights on the drive that indicate one of two situations:
- If the lights no longer blink, t
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These release notes are applicable to the following firmware versions:
*PowerVault 136T Library Firmware (for all drive types): 3.37.0001
*PowerVault 136T Remote Management Card Firmware: 193D.00002
*PowerVault 136T LTO3 Tape Drive Firmware: 54K1
*PowerVault 136T LTO2 Tape Drive Firmware: 53Y3
*PowerVault 136T LTO Tape Drive Firmware: E39A
*PowerVault 136T SDLT220 & SDLT320 Tape Drive Firmware: 5D5D (v93)
*PowerVault 136T SNC Module (First Generation FC Bridge) Firmware: 4.25.04
*PowerVault 136T SNC2 Module (Second Generation FC Bridge) Firmware: 4.60.03
****************************************************************
This release contains the latest firmware for all
components in the 136T.
****************************************************************
The major objective of this release is to update SDLT library and Drive firmware. This firmware will help to troubleshoot and filter mishandled or bad media from a user's environment when using SDLT hardware. The 3.37.0001 firmware has been tested and qualified on LTO products also. See below or additional fixes.
Firmware that changed in this package:
PowerVault 136T SDLT Drive Firmware: 5D5D (V93)
Previous version: 5252 (V82)
PowerVault 136T library firmware: 3.37.0001
Previous version: 3.35.0001
*****************************************************************
Fix\Enhancement list
*****************************************************************
Major Enhancements -
The new firmware will help the library and drive communicate better
in the event of a dropped leader on SDLT.
The new drive firmware will:
1- Have support for a new Sense Key that will directly inform the user of a dropped leader or improper thread condition. This is done by passing the new Sense Key back to the library.
2- It will allow the user to manually eject the tape by pressing and holding the eject button on the drive for 10 seconds.
The new library firmware will:
1- interpret the new sense data and display the 9B SAC code indicating that a thread condition has occurred and to check for bad media.
See more detail on major enhancement below:
Minor Fixes -
- Fixes Library loses slot learned offsets set by calibrate command due to column re-configuration.
- Fixes to delay the picker finger open sequence during a Put operation until after the cartridge has been fully seated in the slot. This firmware improves the probability that the put and pick SAC 73 would not occur.
************************************************************************
More detail on Major Enhancement
************************************************************************
When the SDLT tape leader fails to engage with the SDLT drive leader, a drive hardware failure may occur. A damaged or mishandled cartridge is the most likely cause of SAC Error 9Bh - Drvx Thread Er Check Media. The drive may be recoverable depending on the magnitude of damage to the cartridge.
Take the library offline. Open the library door to gain physical access to the drive. Manually remove the cartridge by pressing and holding the eject button on the tape drive for 10 seconds. V93 (5D5D) or above is required on the SDLT drive to allow manual ejection. Ejecting the cartridge via the OCP is intentionally disabled.
Remove the cartridge from the library and set it aside. Mishandled media is often difficult to recognize by simple visual inspection. Do not use this media in another drive, as it may damage the drive. When the tape is ejected it should be quarantined and discarded. If the tape must be reused, refer to the DLT Media Handling document found on Dell.com to inspect your media.
After the cartridge is removed, observe the lights on the drive that indicate one of two situations:
- If the lights no longer blink, t
Version
All 136T Firmware, A19
Release date
19 Jul 2006
Download Type
Firmware
Category
Tape Automation
Importance
RecommendedDell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
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File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: R117198.EXE
File Size: 17.66 MB
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Important Information
If an error is encountered while attempting to use the Library and Tape Tools application for the LTO-1 drive, please ensure that the SCSI RAID driver on your system matches the latest available on support.dell.com. Dell recommends that you reboot the PowerVault 136T Tape Library and any server connected to the library following the completion of any firmware upgrade.
Note: When performing SCSI based drive firmware upgrades in Linux, if Yosemite Tapeware is installed on your server it must be closed and the "twunxsvc" service must be stopped. At the terminal type "/usr/local/tapeware/twunxsvc –x" to stop the service. Then perform the firmware upgrade steps. To restart the service type "/usr/local/tapeware/twunxsvc –s". If the above steps are not taken then the devices will not be found by the firmware upgrade tool.
Note: When performing SCSI based drive firmware upgrades in Linux, if Yosemite Tapeware is installed on your server it must be closed and the "twunxsvc" service must be stopped. At the terminal type "/usr/local/tapeware/twunxsvc –x" to stop the service. Then perform the firmware upgrade steps. To restart the service type "/usr/local/tapeware/twunxsvc –s". If the above steps are not taken then the devices will not be found by the firmware upgrade tool.
Supported Operating Systems
Red Hat® Ent Linux 2.1
Red Hat® Ent Linux 3
Red Hat® Ent Linux 4
Novell Netware
Windows Server 2003
Windows 2000
Windows Powered
Windows Server 2003 x64
Applies to
BASE,LDT,PV136T,LTO2,14U,X
BASE,LDT,PV136T,LTO3,14U,X
BASE,LDT,PV136T,SDLT-320,14U,X
BASE,RKMNT,PV136T,LTO2,14U,X
BASE,RKMNT,PV136T,LTO3,14U,X
BASE,RKMT,PV136T,SDLT320,14U,X
BRDG,CONV,FC2 6101,MOD,136T,V2
PowerVault 136T Tape Library
Installation instructions
Hard Drive Installation (via WinZip) with HTML Pop-Up Window for
R117198.EXE
Download
1.Click Download Now, to download the file.
2.When the File Download window appears, click Save this program to
disk (Windows XP users, click Save) and click OK. The Save In: window
appears.
3.From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to
select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
4.If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. The file
name icon appears on your desktop.
Install
1.Double-click the new icon on the desktop labeled R117198.EXE.
The Self-Extractor window appears.
2.Click OK or Continue.
The Self-Extracting Driver Installation window appears and prompts to
extract files to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R117198.
3.Leave all of the default settings and click Unzip or OK. If the
directory doesn't exist, you'll be prompted to create one. Click Yes. A
Self Extractor window appears and indicates C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R117198 files were
extracted.
4.Click OK.
Follow the on-screen installation instructions in the window.
HTML Pop-Up With Install Now Button
1.The Dell Software Installation Documentation window appears.
2.Click the Install Now button. A File Download window appears.
3.Click Run this program from its current location and click OK.
The Security Warning window appears.
4.Click Yes. The InstallShield Wizard window appears.
5.Follow the on-screen instructions.
R117198.EXE
Download
1.Click Download Now, to download the file.
2.When the File Download window appears, click Save this program to
disk (Windows XP users, click Save) and click OK. The Save In: window
appears.
3.From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to
select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
4.If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. The file
name icon appears on your desktop.
Install
1.Double-click the new icon on the desktop labeled R117198.EXE.
The Self-Extractor window appears.
2.Click OK or Continue.
The Self-Extracting Driver Installation window appears and prompts to
extract files to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R117198.
3.Leave all of the default settings and click Unzip or OK. If the
directory doesn't exist, you'll be prompted to create one. Click Yes. A
Self Extractor window appears and indicates C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R117198 files were
extracted.
4.Click OK.
Follow the on-screen installation instructions in the window.
HTML Pop-Up With Install Now Button
1.The Dell Software Installation Documentation window appears.
2.Click the Install Now button. A File Download window appears.
3.Click Run this program from its current location and click OK.
The Security Warning window appears.
4.Click Yes. The InstallShield Wizard window appears.
5.Follow the on-screen instructions.
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