Dell PowerVault 132T Bandbibliothek, v.sämtliche PV132T-Firmware, A09

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* This release contains the latest firmware for all
* components in the 132T.
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This release contains the following firmware versions:

*PowerVault 132T LTO1 Tape Drive Firmware: 4561
*PowerVault 132T LTO2 Tape Drive Firmware: 53Y3
*PowerVault 132T LTO3 Tape Drive Firmware: 54K1
*PowerVault 132T SDLT320 Tape Drive Firmware: 5D5D (V93)

*PowerVault 132T LTO Library Firmware: 308D.GY002
*PowerVault 132T SDLT Library Firmware: 231D.GZ001

*PowerVault 132T SNC Module Firmware: 4.50.03

*PowerVault 132T Remote Management Card Firmware: 193F.00002

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Major objective of this release is to update SDLT
library and drive firmware:

PowerVault 132T SDLT Drive Firmware: 5D5D (V93)
Previous version: 5252 (V82)

PowerVault 132T SDLT library firmware: 231D
Previous version: 227D

This update will help to troubleshoot and filter mishandled or bad media from a
user's environment.

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Fix\Enhancement list
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Major Enhancements -

In the case of SDLT drives being identified as PV-136T-SDLT320 drives, flashing to the latest drive firmware included in this release will correct them to the proper identification string of PV-132T-SDLT320.

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:

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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, the drive leader is intact and the drive hardware is still usable. However, the cartridge is unusable since it can no longer be threaded into the drive.

- If the lights on the drive still blink, the drive leader is no longer intact and the drive needs to be replaced. Contact Dell Technical Support.