Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160, A11 Firmware Update Package

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This release includes new firmware for the VS160 Tape Drive. This will replace any previous releases. Firmware will update to version 2C00 (v44). This release includes DFU and DUP.

The DFU utility is used to flash the firmware for Windows, Linux, and Netware one drive at a time.

The DUP (Dell Update package) utility is used to automatically update all supported tape devices at once with minimum user interaction.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
This version of FW addresses several conditions which can lead to a stuck tape scenario. This version of FW allows for a retry then automatic ejection of media if there are issues encountered during the loading process.

Enhancements:
This release includes 2 tools to upgrade firmware.
1. DFU - Drive Firmware Utility - will allow users to update a drive one at a time. Supported on Windows, Linux, and Netware.

2. DUP - Dell Update Package - will allow users to update all tape drives at once with minimum interaction. This can be scripted into tools such as SMS and script files. Supported on Windows and Linux only.
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Version

2C00, A11

Release date

14 Oct 2013

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Tape Drives

Importance

Recommended
Dell 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.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: TAPE_FRMW_WIN_R126248.EXE
File Size: 1.7 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
7F0088A531917D3D7D18A9B8814286DB
SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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File Format: A gnu zip file for software installation
File Name: R126248.tar.gz
File Size: 1014.01 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This format consists of gnu zip files for software installation.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
0e2d381af17b14c63780a35567405bf5
SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: TAPE_FRMW_LX_R126248.BIN.sign
File Size: 194 Bytes
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
The GnuPG signature for Red Hat Linux Update Package can be used to authenticate Dell's identity in the correlated Red Hat Linux Update Package.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
69973F3C89B13872770E43887C53E763
SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: R126248.EXE
File Size: 2.09 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
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SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: TAPE_FRMW_LX_R126248.BIN
File Size: 2.17 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages for Linux can be used as stand-alone applications that ensure that specific validation criteria are met, then apply an update.
Note: Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
701BEA2774A729F4619D8C80DE677437
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
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Install Instructions - External:
Hard Drive Installation (via WinZip) with HTML Pop-Up Window

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
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
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 files were
extracted.
4.Click OK.
Follow theon-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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