StorageTek SL8500 Release Notes Release FRS_8.36 E56841-01 October 2014 This document provides release information for Oracle’s StorageTek SL8500 library firmware version FRS_8.36. What’s New in this Release Library firmware version FRS_8.36 includes the following enhancements: ■ ■ ■ Added the ability to obtain logs from local operator panels running Oracle Linux using SLC FRS_6.51 and CLI. The drive tray type displays along with the FPGA version in the SLC drive folder and drive tray status tab and through CLI. For example, HBD-17 or LOD-52. The display character is now retrieved from IBM drives through the ADI drive interface Fixes General ■ ■ If media validation completes while the door is open, the cartridge will be left in the drive until the door is closed and will no longer result in the loss of communication with the drive controller. Reduced the possibility of an unexpected failover in a busy library. Drive-related ■ Corrected the issue with drive bays discovering ADI drives after multiple drive insertions or drive reboots. ■ Corrected the issue with rebooting an HP LTO5 drive using SLC. ■ Corrected the possibility of an early unload on IBM LTO drives. Robot-related ■ ■ Reduced the robot’s tape insertion velocity for HP drives to lower the risk of breaking the drive bezel. Improved the reliability of robot initialization after library controller failover. Minimum Requirements for Related Software StorageTek Library Console (SLC) SLC FRS_6.50 is required for FRS_8.36. SLC FRS_6.51 is recommended. 1 Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS) ACSLS 7.3.1+ or 8.0.2+ supports FRS_8.36. Host Software Component (HSC) The following HSC PTFs are required: 6.2 - L1H16EM(VM), 7.0 - L1H16EO, and 7.1 L1H16SJ, and 7.2 - PTF is integrated. HLI Compatibility Level Support Compat 23 and lower. StorageTek Tape Analytics (STA) STA 2.0+ supports FRS_8.36. LTO Drive Firmware Versions The following LTO drive firmware versions have been verified in the SL8500 library. For the drives to work correctly in the library, ensure the LTO drives are at the minimum versions specified in the table below. Drive Type Drive Firmware Version HP Generation 3 2G L6HS HP Generation 3 4G M6BS HP Generation 4 H58S HP Generation 5 I3CS HP Generation 6 J2DS IBM Generation 3 2G and 4G 93G0 IBM Generation 4, non-encryption 94D7 IBM Generation 4, encryption 94D7 in LDI mode with Belisarius code 2.36.23 C7QH in ADI mode with Belesarius card 4.17.18.36 and VOP 2.1 IBM Generation 5 BBNH in LDI mode with Belisarius code 2.36.23 D2AC in ADI mode with Belisarius card 4.17.18.36 and VOP 2.1 IBM Generation 6 C9T4 in LDI mode with Belisarius code 2.38.24 D2DA in ADI mode with Belisarius card 4.17.18.36 and VOP 2.1 Installing Library Firmware Only Oracle service representatives should download and install library firmware. Contact Oracle Support for assistance. The Oracle Global Customer Support Contacts Directory can be found at: http://www.oracle.com/us/support/contact-068555.html Related Documentation ■ SL8500 System’s Assurance Guide ■ SL8500 User’s Guide ■ SL8500 Host Connectivity Guide ■ SL150/SL500/SL3000/SL8500 SNMP Reference Guide ■ SL8500 Safety and Compliance Guide 2 ■ SL8500/SL3000/SL500 Security Guide ■ SL8500 Third Party Licenses and Notices Documentation Accessibility For information about Oracle's commitment to accessibility, visit the Oracle Accessibility Program website at http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=docacc. Access to Oracle Support Oracle customers have access to electronic support through My Oracle Support. For information, visit http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=info or visit http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=trs if you are hearing impaired. StorageTek SL8500 Release Notes, Release FRS_8.36 E56841-01 Copyright © 2014, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This software and related documentation are provided under a license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and are protected by intellectual property laws. Except as expressly permitted in your license agreement or allowed by law, you may not use, copy, reproduce, translate, broadcast, modify, license, transmit, distribute, exhibit, perform, publish, or display any part, in any form, or by any means. Reverse engineering, disassembly, or decompilation of this software, unless required by law for interoperability, is prohibited. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice and is not warranted to be error-free. If you find any errors, please report them to us in writing. If this is software or related documentation that is delivered to the U.S. Government or anyone licensing it on behalf of the U.S. Government, the following notice is applicable: U.S. GOVERNMENT END USERS: Oracle programs, including any operating system, integrated software, any programs installed on the hardware, and/or documentation, delivered to U.S. Government end users are "commercial computer software" pursuant to the applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation and agency-specific supplemental regulations. As such, use, duplication, disclosure, modification, and adaptation of the programs, including any operating system, integrated software, any programs installed on the hardware, and/or documentation, shall be subject to license terms and license restrictions applicable to the programs. No other rights are granted to the U.S. Government. This software or hardware is developed for general use in a variety of information management applications. It is not developed or intended for use in any inherently dangerous applications, including applications that may create a risk of personal injury. If you use this software or hardware in dangerous applications, then you shall be responsible to take all appropriate fail-safe, backup, redundancy, and other measures to ensure its safe use. Oracle Corporation and its affiliates disclaim any liability for any damages caused by use of this software or hardware in dangerous applications. Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Intel and Intel Xeon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. All SPARC trademarks are used under license and are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARC International, Inc. AMD, Opteron, the AMD logo, and the AMD Opteron logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. This software or hardware and documentation may provide access to or information on content, products, and services from third parties. Oracle Corporation and its affiliates are not responsible for and expressly disclaim all warranties of any kind with respect to third-party content, products, and services. Oracle Corporation and its affiliates will not be responsible for any loss, costs, or damages incurred due to your access to or use of third-party content, products, or services. 3 4