Using the web to update library firmware

Complete this task to update library firmware using the web.

About this task

The TS3500 tape library offers a nondisruptive library firmware update, that is the ability to update library firmware without scheduling downtime and without interrupting job flow or reducing productivity. An IBM service representative can perform the update by using the CETool software application, or you can perform the update from the web. Refer to Updating the library and drive firmware in order to review the levels of library and drive firmware that are required for nondisruptive updates.
Note: It is recommended that all libraries in a TS3500 tape library shuttle complex are nominally at the same firmware level. However, in an installed complex it is possible to non-disruptively update one library at a time.

To update library firmware by using the web, perform the following steps:

Procedure

  1. From the Work Items navigation pane, select Service > Firmware Update. The Firmware Update screen displays.
  2. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify, download (from the Internet), and install the current firmware image for the library.

What to do next

You can also use the following method to update library firmware:

  1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral.
  2. Select System Storage from the Hardware section of the Product Group menu.
  3. Select Tape systems from the System Storage menu.
  4. Select Tape autoloaders and libraries from the Tape Systems menu.
  5. Select TS3500 Tape Library from the Tape autoloaders and libraries menu and click Continue. The Select fixes page displays.
  6. Select the correct microcode level, sign in with your IBM ID and password, and follow the instructions on the screen.