Download Files
File Format: This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
File Name: SDLT V38 Update.exe
File size: 2.51 MB
Fixes & Enhancements
This firmware release adds the latest performance enhancements to the SDLT tape drive.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows NT 4.0
Windows 2000
Installation instructions
Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT LVD Tape Drive firmware upgrade procedure for
Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000.
This upgrade adds the latest performance enhancing features to the
PowerVault 110T SDLT tape drive. This release will update the drive code
level to V38.
Prior to upgrading:
- Ensure the tape drive is unloaded and the SCSI bus is in an idle state
(stop and or hold all backup applications).
- Confirm a valid tape device driver is installed and running on the
computer attached to the tape drive.
NOTE: x: represents the system root drive letter.
Upgrading the PowerVault 110T SDLT Tape Drive Firmware
Installing the upgrade utility:
1. Download and run the file SDLT V38 Update.exe from a Microsoft Windows Based System. Go to the directory x:\dell\drivers\110T-SDLT\Update Utility
2. Click the setup.exe program and follow the directions to complete the installation. This will install the SDLT Drive Firmware upgrade tool. Rebooting your system is necessary for the installation.
This program will create the default directory C:\Program Files\Quantum\SDLT Update and install a shortcut on your Start menu under Programs -> Quantum Applications.
Upgrading the Firmware:
3. Click the SDLT Update shortcut under Start -> Programs -> Quantum Applications or click SDLTUpdate.exe in the C:\Program Files\Quantum\SDLT Update folder.
4. The program will automatically scan for all SDLT tape drives connected to the system.
5. Find the SDLT tape drives on your system using the program and check the box next to each. If you have more than one drive and want to select them all click on Select All SDLT(s) under Step 2 of the left side of the window.
6. Click Update SDLT(s) under Step 3 on the left side of the window and a warning message will appear. After reading the message, click OK and you will be prompted to select the firmware file. Browse to the directory x:\dell\drivers\110T-SDLT\Firmware File\ and select sdlt1_v38_del-1.img.
7. The firmware upgrade process will begin. If more than one drive is selected this is done serially and each drive will take up to four minutes to complete. The two left LEDs on the tape drive will flash during the upgrade.
CAUTION : Do not remove power to the tape drive or library during this process.
8. In the upgrade utility, a P will appear next to each drive that has completed the upgrade successfully. The bottom message frame will display “Successful firmware update”.
9. After all SDLT tape drives have been upgraded, close the upgrade application.