Updating the 3447 via the Serial Port The following equipment and software are required to update a new version of the tape library firmware using the serial port: PC or laptop computer Communication program loaded onto the PC or laptop computer (examples of communication software include HyperACCESS Lite, PROCOMM, or other software with the ability to upload text or ASCII data files) Note: The communication program that you choose depends on the operating system that is loaded onto the PC or laptop computer. If OS/2 is resident, HyperACCESS Lite is a good choice; if DOS or Windows is resident, PROCOMM is a good choice. Make sure to set the protocol properties to the correct settings (click on the appropriate Terminal Emulation Program section below for reference) HyperACCESS Lite PROCOMM Serial port null modem cable, with the cable end configured as a nine-pin male and the other end configured as a nine-pin female 3447 or 7337 Digital Linear Tape Library with a level of firmware that has the ability to put itself into remote diagnostic mode Diskette with an .ASC (text) file that contains the latest tape library firmware (for example, Q2_161.ASC) To update the library firmware using the serial port: 1. Connect the female end of the null modem cable to the PC or laptop, then connect the male end to the serial port at the rear of the tape library. 2. Turn on the power to the PC or laptop. 3. Turn on the power to the tape library. Attention: The tape library must be in teh remote diagnostic mode to communicate with the PC or laptop. To do so: Take the library off-line by placing selecting CHANGE MODE, then selecting DIAG OFFLINE Enable the remote interface to allow remote diagnostic commands to be issues (thru 3447/7337 front panel) 4. Make sure that the tape library is in remote diagnostic mode. 5. Do one of the following: If you have the latest firmware in installed on your hard drive, press Enter on the PC or laptop to display the Remote Diagnostic menu, then type # and press Enter. If the latest firmware is on diskette, insert the diskette into the disk drive of the PC or laptop, then type # and press Enter. 6. At the prompt ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO CHANGE FIRMWARE?, type Y 7. For: HyperAccess Lite: Click on either the Transfer selection on the Action Bar (then select send) or click on the Send symbol (wings flying away) on the Tool Bar. PROCOMM: a. Press ALT-F10 to bring up the main menu b. Select ASCII protocol c. Type the file name (for example: a:\xxxxxxxx.asc) The tape library uploads the update file. Depending on the speed of the PC or laptop, the upload normally takes approzimately 20 minutes. When the upload is complete, an upload status momentarily displays on the 7337 or 3447 message display, and the library then automatically re-boots. The new firmware immediately takes effect.