The demo and slot to slot test are intended to show the device operating. For service and diagnostics,
execute the wellness test from the OCP. See
HP Service - Service restricted
The
Support: HP Service page
tests on the different components of the device or special read/write diagnostics on the drives.
Figure 51 Support: HP Service page
.
Determining and updating firmware
Use the
Support: Firmware page
upload new firmware. The firmware files must be in the HP L&TT format with the .frm file extension.
You can find firmware files on the HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support. After the firmware
is updated, the device or tape drive with updated firmware is reset.
CAUTION:
Do not interrupt the device while a firmware update is in progress. Updating the tape drive firmware
can take several minutes because the firmware is transferred through a serial connection.
The wellness
page can only be accessed by service personnel to execute detailed
to see the current version of the device and drive firmware, and
HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader User and service guide
test" on page 128.
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