Dell PowerVault 136T Tape Library, v.LTO-3, A17

Driver Id : R104294

Importance : Optional

Version : LTO-3, A17 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 20 Jul 2005

Download Type : Firmware

Category : Tape Automation

Rio Grande LTO3 library FW and instructions.

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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: R104294.EXE

File size: 18.24 MB

Download .EXE

Fixes & Enhancements

PowerVault 136T Tape Library Firmware Release Notes

These release notes are applicable to the following firmware versions:
*PowerVault 136T Library Firmware (for all drive types): 3.35.0001
*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: E34A
*PowerVault 136T SDLT220 & SDLT320 Tape Drive Firmware: 5252 (v82)
*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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PowerVault 136T Library Firmware 3.35.0001
Previous version: 3.33.0002

*Added support for LTO3 drives
*Added mixed mode support for LTO2 and LTO3 drives and media including LTO3 WORM media
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PowerVault 136T Remote Management Card 193D.00002
Previous version: 188D.00001

*Added LTO3 drive device recognition
*Fixed scenario which 32k or greater sized ping packets would interrupt a FW
update via the RMU
*Resolved remote operator panel incompatibility with Windows XP SP2
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PowerVault 136T LTO3 Drive Firmware 54K1
Previous version: N/A - Initial Release

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PowerVault 136T LTO2 Drive Firmware 53Y3
Previous version: 37RH

*Corrected sense code for media with corrupted CM
*Fixed Drive hang when host aborts READ/VERIFY command
*Updated recovery algrythms for numerous drive hang and tape eject conditions
*Updated handling and error logging for Gen1 media
*Updated several error logging procedures

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PowerVault 136T LTO Drive Firmware E34A
Previous version: E34A

The firmware did not change from the last release.
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PowerVault 136T SDLT Drive Firmware 5252 (V82)
Previous version: 5252 (V82)

The firmware did not change from the last release.
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PowerVault 136T SNC Module (First Generation FC Bridge) Firmware 4.25.04
Previous version: 4.25.04

The firmware did not change from the last release.
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PowerVault 136T SNC2 Module (Second Generation FC Bridge) Firmware 4.60.03
Previous version: 4.60.03

The firmware did not change from the last release.

Installation instructions

Custom Instructions for R104294.EXE:

Note: In order to execute this file, it must be downloaded to a system running Microsoft Windows with an unzip utility installed.

Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link to accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.

Extract Files
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file to unzip the download package
2. Click Continue.
3. Specify the location to upzip the files (the default location is x:\dell\drivers\R104294).
4. Click on the OK button to extract files.
5. After a few seconds a dialog box will appear that says that all files were successfully unzipped. Click OK to exit from the installer.

Installation
1. Locate the readme.htm file in the directory to which you unzipped the files. Double click on the readme.htm to view instructions.

Dell PowerVault 136T Tape Library, v.LTO-3, A17

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