Updating the Tape Library Firmware on the RS/6000

Appendix B. Updating the Tape Library Firmware on the RS/6000

This appendix presents the steps required to update the tape library firmware using the Atape tapeutil tool available on RS/6000 computers.
This tool downloads the firmware from a file or diskette across the SCSI bus to the tape library controller.
The file must be a binary file (*.bin). The tape library must be in the on-line mode.

Note: The Atape device driver must be at level 3.2.0.6 or higher (see 'Installing the Device Driver (for RS/6000 Users Only)').

Two methods are described:

•  How to use the Service Aids menu to download the firmware.
•  How to use commands to download the firmware.