1. Information

1.1. Ethernet Service Port Procedures

1.1.1. To update the drive’s firmware using the ethernet interface:

Note: The drive uses a limited version of FTP protocol to communicate on the ethernet interface. It is recommended to use a simple, command line FTP session, such as the DOS command prompt, when communicating with the drive. This product is not intended to be connected directly or indirectly by any means whatsoever to interfaces of public telecommunications networks. When the IP address has been changed to the customer LAN or DHCP has obtained a new address, the default address of the tape drive will still be available. This does not create a LAN conflict as the customer LAN address takes operational preference. The default address will not conflict with other drives having the default address. When the drive comes online the drive checks if the default address is on the LAN and will not become active while another drive is active. This is acceptable operation and at times a multi-drive LAN may see different drives with accessible default address.

  1. Obtain the latest drive firmware from the web. Go to http://www.Dell.com/support.

  2. Connect an ethernet patch cable to the drive’s ethernet interface and to a computer. In order to meet electromagnetic immunity requirements, a shielded ethernet cable is required.

  3. Create an FTP session between the drive and the computer. The drive’s default IP address: 169.254.0.3.

  4. At the user prompt, type guest and press Enter.

  5. At the password prompt, press Enter. No response is needed.

  6. Type bin to set the communication mode to binary.

  7. Type put firmware name to transfer the firmware to the drive. Replace firmware name with the actual firmware file name. The drive will reset automatically when the transfer is complete and the FTP session will be lost. Type quit to end the FTP session.

  8. After the drive resets, the new firmware will be loaded on the drive.

  9. Remove the ethernet patch cable from the drive’s ethernet interface.

1.1.2. Capturing a drive dump using the ethernet interface

Another way to capture a drive dump is using the ethernet port. To capture a dump on the drive using the ethernet interface follow the steps below. Note: The drive uses a limited version of FTP protocol to communicate on the ethernet interface. It is recommended to use a simple, command line FTP session, such as the DOS command prompt, when communicating with the drive. This product is not intended to be connected directly or indirectly by any means whatsoever to interfaces of public telecommunications networks.

  1. Connect an ethernet patch cable to the drive’s ethernet interface and to a computer. In order to meet electromagnetic immunity requirements, a shielded ethernet cable is required.

  2. Create an FTP session between the drive and the computer. The drive’s default IP address: 169.254.0.3.

  3. At the user prompt, type guest and press Enter.

  4. At the password prompt, press Enter. No response is needed.

  5. Type bin to set the communication mode to binary.

  6. Type mget *.dmp to transfer a drive dump to the computer. If a dump already exists, the drive will show you the dump name and ask if you want to transfer it to the computer. Type y to transfer the existing dump or n to skip this dump file. Then the drive will ask if you want a forced dump. Type y to force a dump and to transfer the forced dump to the computer, or type n to skip forcing a dump.

  7. Type quit to end the FTP session. Setting Up the Tape Drive 15

  8. Remove the ethernet patch cable from the drive’s ethernet interface.

2. IBM Tape Diagnostic Tool

2.1. Installation

  • Copy the W:\Firmware\Dell\PowerVault LTO-8 folder to the C:\Tmp folder.

  • Run the C:\Tmp\PowerVault LTO-8\ITDT_SE_W2RXD_A06\install_itdt_se_WindowsX86_64_9.6.0.20230215.exe file with administrative administrative privileges.

2.2. Setup IP Address

cd "C:\Tmp\PowerVault LTO-8\ITDT_SE_W2RXD_A06\ITDT"
itdt.exe

  • Type S and press Enter to scan for tape drives.

  • Type 0 and press Enter to select the first tape drive found.

  • Type O and press Enter to go to Other Functions.

  • Type C and press Enter to go to TCP/IP Config.

  • Type 0 and press Enter to select the first drive IP address.

  • Type S and press Enter to set the drive IP address.

  • LTO-6: Type 2 10.10.1.32 and press Enter to set the IP address.

  • LTO-8: Type 2 10.10.1.33 and press Enter to set the IP address.

  • Type 3 24 and press Enter to set the subnet mask length.

  • Type A and press Enter to apply the new settings.

  • Type Q and press Enter to quit.

2.3. Usage

cd "C:\Tmp\PowerVault LTO-8\ITDT_SE_W2RXD_A06\ITDT"
itdt.exe -h
itdt.exe -version
itdt.exe -f \\.\tape0 devinfo
itdt.exe -f \\.\tape0 qrytemp
itdt.exe -f \\.\tape0 vpd
itdt.exe -f \\.\tape0 inqj 0
itdt.exe -f \\.\tape0 inqj 3
itdt.exe -f \\.\tape0 qrytcpip
itdt.exe
itdt.exe -f \\.\tape0 qrytcpip

Initializing device...
Reading current TCP/TP Configuration...
Number of Port Descriptors 1
Port Descriptor for Port 1
Number of Socket Descriptors 2
Socket 1 is not configured
Socket 2 is not configured
Active IP Addresses:

Result:PASSED
Code:OK
Exit with code: 0
itdt.exe -f \\.\tape0 qrytcpip

3. Firmware