Asset ID:	1-72-1017627.1
Update Date:	2011-02-02
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Solution Type  Problem Resolution Sure

Solution  1017627.1 :   StorEdge L20/40/60 Tape Library – Issues to be Considered When Upgrading Firmware Before and After Replacing the Picker assembly  


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228804

Applies to:

Sun Storage L20 (StorEdge-OEM) Tape Library - Version: Not Applicable and later    [Release: N/A and later]
Sun Storage L40 (StorEdge-OEM) Tape Library - Version: Not Applicable and later    [Release: N/A and later]
Sun Storage L60 (OEM) Tape Library - Version: Not Applicable and later    [Release: N/A and later]
All Platforms
Checked for relevance on 2-Feb-2011.

Symptoms

When upgrading the library firmware on the Sun StorEdge[TM] L20/40/60 tape libraries, care must be taken to check what levels are currently in the library before commencing upgrade, especially when the picker assembly has just been replaced.   The firmware on the LTO picker can not be down-graded below 1.33.  If this is attempted, then the picker assembly may become inoperable.

Changes

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Cause

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Solution

Resolution
If a new picker is to be installed (contains version 1.55s firmware from factory) then the library must be at 1.33s or 1.55s.
If the library is at 1.33s or below then the  Library Partially Available  message and amber light will be displayed.   

If the library is below 1.33s and has the  Library Partially Available  message after installing a new picker assembly then the only option is to remove all library cards and upgrade them in another library to firmware 1.55s.

For libraries running firmware 1.33s, then simply upgrade to 1.55s using patch 111972.  Refer to for further information.

L20, L40, L60, tape library, upgrading firmware, replacing picker assy.
Previously Published As 78461

Change History
Date: 2005-01-07
User Name: 7058
Action: Approved
Comment: Checked for duplicates. There were a few docs similar, but not really duplication.
The one doc that closest resembles this one is cross-referenced within this doc.
I moved reference to the patch and document to the internal only section of this document
because they were internal only.
Trademarks in place.
Activated links to infodoc and patch.
Updated review date.
OK to publish.
Version: 4
Date: 2005-01-07
User Name: 7058
Action: Accept
Comment:
Version: 0
Date: 2005-01-07
User Name: 115771
Action: Approved
Comment: Made change to show LTO pickers won't work below 1.33 firmware.
Version: 0

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