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# B Drive Firmware

New versions of drive firmware are periodically posted to MOS (MyOracleSupport). You should check MOS for firmware updates and load the update to your tape drives.

## Determine the Current Drive Firmware Version

1. Login to the SL150 remote interface.

2. Click Drives in the navigation area on the left side of the screen.

3. Locate the specific tape drive and click the table row.

4. Click the Actions control and select Properties.

5. Locate the firmware version in the Drive Properties dialog box (see Figure B-1).

6. Click Close.

   Figure B-1 Drive Firmware Version

Illustration Legend:

1 - Firmware Version (Drive Properties)

## Download Firmware from MyOracleSupport

Note: The drive firmware levels at initial release: HP LTO-5 drive: Y5BS (FC) and Z55S (SAS) HP LTO-6 drive: 22GS (FC) and 32DS (SAS)

Task 1 Access MOS

  1. Use a web browser and connect to `https://support.oracle.com`.

  2. Click Register to create an account, if applicable.

  3. Sign in.

Task 2 List the Available Firmware Versions

  1. Click the Patches & Updates tab (see Figure B-2).

  2. Click the Product or Family (Advanced) link in the Search tab.

  3. Use the Product control to select the proper tape drive value.

  4. Click Search.

  5. Click the applicable Patch Name link.

  6. Open the Read Me file to make sure the firmware version applies to your library drive.

     Figure B-2 MOS Patches & Updates

     Illustration Legend:

     1 - Patches & Updates Tab

     2 - Product Control

     3 - Search Button

Task 3 Download the Firmware File

  Note: Do not download the firmware file intended for half-height stand-alone drives used in the 1U media tray.

  1. Click the Download button.

  2. Sign out of MOS.

  3. Follow the instructions in the Read Me file to install the firmware on your tape drive.

     Note: Load firmware through the drive interface port using the HP Library and Tape Tools (LTT) utility or the SCSI write buffer download. Use of a firmware update (FUP) tape is not supported.