MSL5000 and 6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide

Maintenance
135HP StorageWorks MSL5000 and MSL6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide
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.
5. Click Connect, select the PC serial port that the cable assembly is connected
to, and then click 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.