Quantum Superloader 3 - Updating the System

Chapter 4 SuperLoader Operation
Updating the System
SuperLoader User’s Guide 99
Compressing the data means that the SuperLoader can write twice as
much data to the same amount of tape. Compression also increases the
performance of the data transfers from or to the SCSI bus. Typically you
will want to leave this option enabled.
To Set Compression Option: 4
1 On the main menu, scroll to
Configuration, then press Enter.
2 On the Configuration submenu, scroll to
Compression, then press
Enter. If a check appears next to Compression, the compression option
is enabled. If no check mark appears, the compression option is
disabled.
a To leave the compression option unchanged, press
Escape.
b To change the compression option, press
Enter.
Updating the System 4
You can update your SuperLoader’s firmware through the front panel,
using a Firmware Upgrade Tape.
To Update Firmware from a Tape: 4
1 If there is a cartridge currently in the tape drive, remove it before
proceeding.
2 On the main menu, scroll to
Configuration, then press Enter.
Note: If the data that you are writing to the tape is already
compressed, the compression option will expand the data
rather than compress it.
Caution: Never turn off your SuperLoader or the host server or
workstation during the firmware update process. Doing
so can damage the tape drive’s controller hardware.