Dell PowerVault TL4000 Dell Model TL2000/TL4000 Tape Library- User's Guide - Page 200
Using the ITDT Firmware Update, Dump Retrieval and Drive Test Tool, The ITDT Tool
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Using the ITDT Firmware Update, Dump Retrieval and Drive Test Tool ITDT has multiple functional capability and is a very quick, convenient and efficient method for drive firmware updates. As a note, drive dump retrievals can be performed by the tool as well. The ITDT Tool: v Runs quick or extended diagnostics on tape drives. If the library is online to the server/host where the tool resides, ITDT will communicate with the drive through the library to load and unload a test cartridge thereby exercising some library functions. v Retrieves firmware dumps from tape drives and libraries. v Performs a firmware update on tape drives or libraries. v Tests the performance of the environment by completely writing a cartridge and measuring performance. v Retrieves and displays cartridge information. v Verifies the encryption environment. v Does not require special device drivers. v Is available for most major platforms. Note: Before using ITDT, verify that your library host operating system is at the latest released level. This will ensure optimum read/write operations for diagnostics. To download the ITDT tool and instructions for using the tool, visit http://support.dell.com. 9-4 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide