Spectra T950 - Prepare for the Update Process; Determine the Drive Generation and Firmware Version

Chapter 15 — Maintaining the Drives Updating Drive Firmware
November 2016 User Guide—Spectra T950 Library
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User Privilege Requirements Theuserprivilegesrequiredtoperform a
drivefirmwareupdatedependonthemethoduse d. 
 ITDT—Anyuserwithpermissionstousethehostcomputeronwhich
ITDTisinstalled.
 DriveUpdatethroughPackageUpdate—Onlyauserwithsuperuseror
administratorpriv ilege s.
 DriveFirmwareUpdatewizard—Onlyauserwithsuperuseror
administratorpriv ilege s.
 DriveUpdateFirmwareutility—Onlyauserwithsuperuseror
administratorpriv ilege s.
Prepare for the Update Process
Beforeyoubegintheupdateprocedure,makesureyoufulfillthe
prerequisitesdescribedinthissection.
Determine the Drive Generation and Firmware Version
Usethefollowingstepstodeterminethegenerationandcurrentfirmware
versionforeachdriveyouplantoupdate.
1. Logintothelibraryasauserwithsuperuseroradministratorprivileges.
Important
Always download drive firmware from the Spectra Logic Technical Support portal to
ensure that the latest firmware posted by the drive manufacturer is qualified by
Spectra Logic.
Important
After the drive firmware update is complete, you may need to reset the hosts
accessing the drives.
Important
Some operating environments require you to install device drivers before the
application software can correctly communicate with the drives. When you update
the drive firmware, you may also need to update the device driver for the drive (see
Updating Drive Device Drivers on page 489 for further instructions).
Important
DO NOT downgrade the firmware on a drive unless specifically instructed to do so
by Spectra Logic Technical Support.