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Updating the Drive Firmware, Cleaning the Drive Head, Cleaning the 3580 Tape Drive

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Updating the Drive Firmware You can update the drive firmware in the 3580 Tape Drive by: v Obtaining the new firmware image and downloading it to the tape drive via the SCSI interface v Loading the firmware from a field microcode replacement (FMR) tape cartridge To update the firmware via the SCSI bus, obtain the new firmware image and the installation instructions by visiting the Web at http://www.ibm.com/storage/lto.. For instructions about downloading firmware, see "Procedure 2" on page 37. Visit the same Web site for information about obtaining an FMR tape. To load the firmware from the tape, see "Function Code 2: Update Tape Drive Firmware from FMR Tape" on page 45. Cleaning the Drive Head Attention: When cleaning the drive head in the 3580 Tape Drive, use the IBM LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge (part number 08L9124). You may use another LTO cleaning cartridge, but it may not meet the standards of reliability established by IBM. Clean the drive head in the 3580 Tape Drive whenever C displays on the single-character display and the status light is solid green. IBM does not recommend that you clean the drive head on a periodic basis; only when C displays. To clean the head, insert the cleaning cartridge into the tape load compartment (see Figure 6 on page 19). The tape drive performs the cleaning automatically. The cleaning cycle takes less than 2 minutes. When the cleaning is finished, the drive ejects the cartridge. Note: If you insert a cleaning cartridge when the drive does not need to be cleaned or if you insert a cleaning cartridge that has expired, the drive will automatically eject the cartridge. The IBM LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge is valid for 50 uses. Cleaning the 3580 Tape Drive Clean the exterior surface of the 3580 Tape Drive with a damp towel. If you use a liquid all-purpose cleaner, apply it to the towel. Do not spray the enclosure. Chapter 3. Operating 21

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Updating the Drive Firmware
You can update the drive firmware in the 3580 Tape Drive by:
v
Obtaining the new firmware image and downloading it to the tape drive via the
SCSI interface
v
Loading the firmware from a field microcode replacement (FMR) tape cartridge
To update the firmware via the SCSI bus, obtain the new firmware image and the
installation instructions by visiting the Web at
..
For instructions about downloading firmware, see “Procedure 2” on page 37.
Visit the same Web site for information about obtaining an FMR tape. To load the
firmware from the tape, see “Function Code 2: Update Tape Drive Firmware from
FMR Tape” on page 45.
Cleaning the Drive Head
Attention:
When cleaning the drive head in the 3580 Tape Drive, use the IBM
LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge (part number 08L9124).You may use another LTO
cleaning cartridge, but it may not meet the standards of reliability established by
IBM.
Clean the drive head in the 3580 Tape Drive whenever
C
displays on the
single-character display and the status light is solid green. IBM does not
recommend that you clean the drive head on a periodic basis; only when
C
displays.
To clean the head, insert the cleaning cartridge into the tape load compartment (see
Figure 6 on page 19). The tape drive performs the cleaning automatically. The
cleaning cycle takes less than 2 minutes. When the cleaning is finished, the drive
ejects the cartridge.
Note:
If you insert a cleaning cartridge when the drive does not need to be cleaned
or if you insert a cleaning cartridge that has expired, the drive will
automatically eject the cartridge.
The IBM LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge is valid for 50 uses.
Cleaning the 3580 Tape Drive
Clean the exterior surface of the 3580 Tape Drive with a damp towel. If you use a
liquid all-purpose cleaner, apply it to the towel. Do not spray the enclosure.
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