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Document ID: MCGN-42XKLP

Servers - V72 Firmware helps 'detached leader' on DLT tape drives

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Source: RETAIN tip H165409

Abstract:
V72 FIRMWARE HELPS 'DETACHED LEADER' ON DLT TAPE DRIVES

SYMPTOM:
Data cartridge not recognized, or data cartridge not loading.

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
- Any of the following IBM DLT tape drives:
00K7900 (option)
00K7901 (drive)
00K7898 (FRU)
04K0149 (option)
10L6048 (drive)
10L6049 (FRU)

- The BIOS level affected: V55

FIX:
Apply firmware flash DLT.EXE (for DOS) and DLTWIN.EXE (for windows) to the DLT tape drive.

The corresponding files can be downloaded from the following web site:
http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/files.html

Please be sure to also download the description files (DLT.TXT and/or DLTWIN.TXT) and follow the corresponding instructions.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2, TAPE, DRIVE, UNCLASSIFIED, DLT, 00K7900, 00K7901, 00K7898, 04K0149, 10L6048, 10L6049, FIRMWARE

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Date Created

07-12-98

Last Updated

14-01-99

Revision Date

14-01-2000

Brand

IBM PC Server

Product Family

Servers

Machine Type

Various

Model

Various

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H165409

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Date last altered: A98/12/04