Using Hp Storageworks Library & Tape Tools; Using A Serial Connection; Firmware Flashing Procedure - HP StorageWorks MSL6000 Series Reference Manual

6. The library will reboot. Verify that the firmware level has been updated successfully by selecting
the Library Info button from the View System Data area of the GUI to view the Firmware
Revision.
Using HP StorageWorks Library & Tape Tools
HP StorageWorks Library & Tape Tools may already be installed on your host. If not, you can
download it from http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools.
Online help and instructions are included with the utility.

Using a Serial Connection

To update the firmware using the MSLUtil.exe you will need:
• MSLUtil.exe and the proper version of firmware, available for download from the HP website at
http://www.hp.com/support.
• Cable assembly, serial RJ11 to DB9
• PC with available serial port

Firmware Flashing Procedure

1. Install the MSLUtil.exe on the PC.
2. Copy the firmware image (*.bin) into the same directory that the MSLUtil.exe was installed.
3. Connect the library diagnostic port to the PC using the supplied cable assembly.
4. Start the MSLUtil.exe.
Click Connect, select the PC serial port that the cable assembly is connected to, and then click
5.
OK.
6. Click Download > Browse. Navigate to the directory with the firmware image *.bin.
7. Click OK. The library firmware automatically updates.
NOTE: If the flash process does not complete, select a lower baud rate option, available under the
Connect window, and try again.
8. The library will reboot. Verify that the firmware level has been updated successfully by selecting
the Library Info button from the View System Data area of the GUI to view the Firmware
Revision.
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