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HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape

Library firmware release notes


Firmware version 4.50

Part number: AK378-96017


First edition: May 18, 2009
Legal and notice information
© Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Version: 4.50

Description
This release includes updated firmware for the HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape Library.
The firmware can be updated through any of the following methods:
• Remote management interface (RMI).
• Operator control panel (OCP) using a USB flash drive.
• HP Library and Tape Tools (L&TT).
Library firmware version 4.50
Compatible robotics firmware version 2.70e
Update recommendation Recommended
Supersedes All previous versions of Library firmware.

Product models
All HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape Libraries

Languages
• English (American)
• English (International)

Enhancements
• Added support for AQ746A, the HP StorageWorks MSL Library Extender Kit, which supports the
following configurations:
• MSL8096 hosting an MSL4048 (144 slots)
• MSL8096 hosting an MSL2024 (120 slots)
• MSL4048 hosting an MSL4048 (96 slots)
• MSL4048 hosting an MSL2024 (72 slots)
• Allow release of all magazines to be executed from the Administrator RMI login from the Opera-
tions: Magazines screen. This feature was not available from the administrator login level in pre-
vious releases.
• The serial number, IEEE identifier, and WWID are now stored in the EEPROM to ensure retention
of this unique product identifier information.

Fixes
• Fixed a case where the HP Event Logs displayed by HP Library and Tape Tools (LTT) would not
decode the high level events. Instead, the phrase <No test available for event id xx>

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was displayed. This issue was introduced by firmware version 4.40 and is corrected by version
4.50.
• Fixed a case where System Error D7 23 could be returned during a drive firmware upgrade when
the final package from the download file was not a full package.
• Fixed a case where loading a tape cartridge into the Library resulted in an error message when
the Library did not fully insert the cartridge in the tape drive. In version 4.40, an F4 98 Drive
Load Timeout error was reported. For older versions of Library firmware, the error messages
could be Invalid cartridge or Incompatible media.
• Fixed a case where the right-side magazine would not unlock when requested.
• Fixed a case where the Library could appear unresponsive after stepping through the trace data
from the RMI Support: Library Logs page. If the Standard Trace option is selected, after using the
Next tab to step thru the Standard Trace data, the Autoloader will eventually enter a state where
the RMI, OCP and Library data interface fail to respond to commands. This problem could occur
for other selections if they contain enough display data.
• Fixed a case where the % complete status was not updated on the RMI or OCP when an invetory
scan was reinitiated after the initial inventory, which occurs during power on and after the Auto-
loader is ready.
• Updated the message displayed on the RMI Configure: Security page when encryption is enabled
and an LTO4 tape drive is replaced with an LTO3 tape drive. The message was updated from No
encryption support – Ultrium 4 drive fw upgrade required to No encryption
support – Ultrium 4 drive required.

Compatibility note
When using firmware version 4.40 or newer revisions with the Encryption Kit, any key server tokens
set with an odd number of characters for the PIN will not be totally backwards compatible in
Autoloaders or Libraries with code revisions 2.10, 4.00, 6.30, or 8.70. In those cases, a token in
an Autoloader or Library with 2.10, 4.00, 6.30, or 8.70 firmware revisions will be able to accept
the PIN for the token and access keys on the token, but the user will not be able to change the PIN
on the token, save the keys to a file, or restore the keys from a file until the Autoloader or Library
firmware is upgraded. Users should always upgrade to the latest version of firmware to ensure complete
compatibility.

Installation instructions
To upgrade firmware from the RMI:
1. Download current firmware using HP Library & Tape Tools or from the HP support website: http:/
/www.hp.com/support/storage.
2. Log into the RMI as the administrator user.
3. In the Support: Firmware page, browse to the location of the Library firmware file.
4. Click Update.

To upgrade firmware from the OCP using a USB flash drive:


1. Download current firmware using HP Library & Tape Tools or from the HP support website: http:/
/www.hp.com/support/storage. Copy the firmware onto the USB flash drive.
2. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the back of the Autoloader.
3. From the Home screen, press Next until the screen displays Support. Press Enter to select.
4. Press Next until the screen displays Autoloader FW upgrade. Press Enter to select.

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5. Enter the administrator password if prompted.
6. Press Next until the screen displays the filename of the Autoloader firmware file on the USB drive.
Press Enter to select the firmware file.
7. If the upgrade failed, press Enter to display the error code and message describing the cause of
the failure.
8. When the upgrade is complete, remove the USB flash drive from the USB port.

Determining current version


To find the version of firmware installed on the Library from the RMI, see the Support: Firmware screen.
To find the version of firmware installed on the Library from the OCP:
1. From the Home screen, press Next until the screen displays Status/Information. Press Enter to
select.
2. Press Next until the screen displays Autoloader information. Press Enter to select.
3. Press Next until the screen displays Firmware rev.. Press Enter to select.

Supersedes history

IMPORTANT:
When updating to library firmware version 2.00 or higher from firmware 1.70 or 1.80 without first
updating to 1.91, you will get an “Invalid Robotic Library firmware” error (83 02). To resolve this
issue, update the library firmware a second time to update the robotics firmware to the proper level.

IMPORTANT:
Several configuration settings are reset to defaults if the Library is upgrading from library firmware
versions 1.70 or 1.80:
• Mailslot is set to disabled.
• Drive 1 SCSI ID is set to 4.
• Drive 2 SCSI ID is set of 5.
• Master Drive (Library LUN hosted by) is set to Drive 1.
• Drive 1 power is set to on.
• Drive 2 power is set to on.
• Library Mode is set to Automatic.
• Autoload Mode is disabled.
• Loop Mode is disabled.

All versions not listed are inactive. Versions marked manufacturing only are not available for download.

Firmware Version Released Status

1.91 5/31/2006 Active — bridge only

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Firmware Version Released Status

4.40 12/16/2008 Active

4.50 5/18/2009 Active

Effective date
May 18, 2009

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