This version of DLTTools has been modified to be used exclusivly on IBM 3502-108, 3502-314 and 3502-R14 DLT tape libraries. DLTtools(tm) Release Note Version 4.13 The user assumes all responsibility for understanding the interrelationships between this information and other software or system products. IBM Corporation provides this information as a service only, and assumes no responsibility for any damages which could result from the use or miss-use of this information. The information in this document is subject to change without notice and is not to be construed as a commitment by IBM Corporation. IBM Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Introduction: DLTtools is a program that gives the user the ability to manage internal working of the DLT tape drive. It is used to update drive firmware, run diagnostics, view or alter various log, mode and parameters of the SCSI based DLT Tape Drive. Note: Remove any media from the 3502 DLT tape library prior to preforming a firmware update Use: 1. Download and extract to diskette both the BOOTASPI.EXE and DLT3502.EXE images from the IBM Personal Systems Support web site. 2. Power down the system with the 3502 DLT tape library installed. 3. Insert the BOOTASPI image and power on the system. The system will boot to a DOS command prompt with ASPI support loaded. 4. Remove the BOOTASPI image and replace it with the expanded DLT3502.EXE image file. 5. At the command prompt type: A:\DLTTOOLS.EXE and select Enter. 6. DLTTOOLS will greet you will its license splash screen. Press ESC to accept the license agreement. 7. Select the appropriate host adapter. 8. Select the device to be updated. This update provides an .img file for both the library and the 35/70GB tape drives. If more than one tape drive is installed each drive will need to be updated. 9. Protection must be in the "off" mode. 10. Select Alt F 11. Select Update 12. Select Load Firmware 13. Select the .img file from the diskette image. Do not power off during the update process as unrecoverable damage will be caused to the tape unit.