Library Code C.20 Release Notes - December 2013 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Component Firmware The following component firmware is required for this release: * LIBRARY FIRMWARE IBM_3573_R_C_20_3_20e.fbi * LTO GEN 6 FH Drive Code Level: LTO6_D8E4 (FC) * LTO GEN 6 HH Drive Code Level: LTO6_D8E5 (FC,SAS) * LTO GEN 5 FH Drive Code Level: LTO5_D8D4 (FC,SAS) * LTO GEN 5 HH Drive Code Level: LTO5_D8D5 (FC,SAS) * LTO GEN 4 FH Drive Code Level: df120723q_C7QH (FC,SAS,SCSI) * LTO GEN 4 HH Drive Code Level: dh120723r_C7QJ (SAS) * LTO GEN 4 HH Drive Code Level: LTO4_D8D5 (FC,SAS)V2 only * LTO GEN 3 HH Drive Code Level: LTO3_D8D5 (SAS)V2 only * LTO GEN 3 FH Drive code Level: rf090316v_93GP (FC, SCSI ) * LTO GEN 3 HH Drive code Level: rh090316w_93GQ (SAS, SCSI) * SNMP Mib Files: IBM-3100-MIB.mib (Version 2.1 - 08-Oct-2013) IBM-3200-MIB.mib (Version 2.1 - 08-Oct-2013). Note: The MIB file is not installed on the library. It is installed on the Customer's SNMP client server. Added Functions: * Password Best Practices, CVA 0178; CVA 0099; CVA 0041; Password rules are now configurable on the user access configuration page. * Cleaning required exchanged with cleaning suggested under drive status indication. * SNMP configuration page layout reworked, Configuration option for SNMP v3 Security added. now user name, authentication and privacy is configurable, help page content updated. Removed Functions: * In order to conform to NIST SP 800-131A guidelines, The following weak ciphers were removed: RC4-SHA, RC4-MD5, DES (not for SNMPv3), MD5 (not for SNMPv3), DH1024 (Group2). Fixes: * Scanner issue reads "LT" barcode fixed. * The Advanced Encryption Settings is available only in case select "Library Managed Encryption". * Generating library configuration change trap in case SNMP is going to be disabled or enabled. * SNMPv3 supports NONE, MD5, SHA or DES security. * Unlocking I/O Station messaging changed. Second line added "Please wait". * IPSEC group, re-enabled DH Group2 (1024) to be again USGv6 conform. Support: Support for the following ITDT version: * ITDT-SE v7.1.0 Build065 * ITDT-GE v7.1.0 Build065 NOTE: For a complete list of ITDT Limitations and Known Issues, please refer to the ITDT Readme file and the "Device Driver Installation and User Guide" distributed with the software. Known Issues and Limitations: 1. It is not recommended to enable IPSEC function without a valid IPSEC policy. 2. LTO5 and LTO5/4/3 v2 drive upgrade (R5 limitation remains), namely when upgrading from drive firmware C7RC/C7RD to D2AC/D2AD (released with this note) via host this will happen: a) host SCSI commands will continue showing C7RC/C7RD firmware level after the host upgrade is completed b) RMU* (Remote Management Unit) remains showing C7RC/C7RD firmware level and not the newest D2AC/D level To avoid host drive upgrade issue above it is recommended one of following actions: a) Use ITDT-SE v7.0.0 Build061 or higher or use the Library's Web GUI when upgrading via host. b) Upgrade drive firmware D2AC/D2AD a second time c) Issue a drive reset (via host or via RMU: Config Library, Drives, Un-check Power On and Submit. Then, Check Power On again and Submit). d) Reboot the 3573 library 3. In order to conform to NIST SP 800-131A guidelines, weak ciphers have been removed from IPSec support. 4. Beginning with firmware version C.20 (R5C release), passwords are now stored using a cryptographic hash algorithm to make them more secure. If a user down levels library firmware to a version that does not support the cryptographic password hash (a version prior to C.20), then passwords will have to be restored to their default values from the operator panel (Configure > Save/Restore > Restore Passwords), after which the passwords may be changed to any valid password. Library Code B.90 Release Notes - May 2013 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Component Firmware The following component firmware is required for this release: * LIBRARY FIRMWARE IBM_3573_R_B_90_3_20e.fbi * LTO GEN 6 FH Drive Code Level: LTO6_D2DA (FC) * LTO GEN 6 HH Drive Code Level: LTO6_D2DB (FC,SAS) * LTO GEN 5 FH Drive Code Level: LTO5_D2AC (FC,SAS) * LTO GEN 5 HH Drive Code Level: LTO5_D2AD (FC,SAS) * LTO GEN 4 FH Drive Code Level: df120723q_C7QH (FC,SAS,SCSI) * LTO GEN 4 HH Drive Code Level: dh120723r_C7QJ (SAS) * LTO GEN 4 HH Drive Code Level: LTO4_D2AD (FC,SAS)V2 only * LTO GEN 3 HH Drive Code Level: LTO3_D2AD (SAS)V2 only * LTO GEN 3 FH Drive code Level: rf090316v_93GP (Fiber Channel, SCSI ) * LTO GEN 3 HH Drive code Level: rh090316w_93GQ (SAS, SCSI) * SNMP Mib Files: IBM-3100-MIB.mib (Version 2.0 - 22-Feb-2013) IBM-3200-MIB.mib (Version 2.0 - 21-Feb-2013). Note: The MIB file is not installed on the library. It is installed on the Customer's SNMP client server. Added Functions: * None Removed Functions: * None. Fixes: * fixed by adding drop function to cld for the ipsec certificates * Popup warning message while submit incorrect license key via RMU * Policies can be moved up and down without reboot * check for invalid SA Lifetime for Popup so only Numbers are allowed in addition to the range. * Reset invalid SNMP address and SMTP address when IP mode is mismatch * The Save/restore page shows correct for reboot warning. * Menu handling reworked to avoid auto collapsing in case login level is not sufficient for those pages. * Improved IP address check * Implemented port range check. * Implemented address range check. * Syntax check added for policy name. * Control Path Failover from OP panel in 2U is active. * Forced drive dump selection implemented, an additional drop down box on the save drive dump page to select either "Regular" or "Forced" dump. * should still to clean next cleaning required drive if auto clean is enabled, not only for one drive. * Add support for SNMP Audit Logging Traps. * The following traps added : eventBrowserLoginFailed, eventDriveConfigChange, eventCartridgeUpdate, eventCodeUpdate, eventDrivePower, eventLibraryConfigChange The following traps corrected eventLoaderConfigChange, eventBrowserLogin, eventBrowserLogout, eventDeviceAdded, eventDeviceRemoved Support: Support for the following ITDT version: * ITDT-SE v7.0.0 build 061 * ITDT-GE v7.0.0 build 061 NOTE: For a complete list of ITDT Limitations and Known Issues, please refer to the ITDT Readme file and the "Device Driver Installation and User Guide" distributed with the software. Known Issues and Limitations: 1. It is not recommended to enable IPSEC function without a valid IPSEC policy. 2. LTO5 and LTO5/4/3 v2 drive upgrade (R5 limitation remains), namely when upgrading from drive firmware C7RC/C7RD to D2AC/D2AD (released with this note) via host this will happen: a) host SCSI commands will continue showing C7RC/C7RD firmware level after the host upgrade is completed b) RMU* (Remote Management Unit) remains showing C7RC/C7RD firmware level and not the newest D2AC/D level To avoid host drive upgrade issue above it is recommended one of following actions: a) Use ITDT-SE v7.0.0 Build061 or higher or use the Library's Web GUI when upgrading via host. b) Upgrade drive firmware D2AC/D2AD a second time c) Issue a drive reset (via host or via RMU: Config Library, Drives, Un-check Power On and Submit. Then, Check Power On again and Submit). d) Reboot the 3573 library --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Library Code B.50 Release Notes - December 2012 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Component Firmware The following component firmware is required for this release: * LIBRARY FIRMWARE IBM_3573_B_50.fbi * LTO GEN 6 FH Drive Code Level: LTO6_CB20 (FC) * LTO GEN 6 HH Drive Code Level: LTO6_CB21 (FC,SAS) * LTO GEN 5 FH Drive Code Level: LTO5_CB10 (FC,SAS) * LTO GEN 5 HH Drive Code Level: LTO5_CB11 (FC,SAS) * LTO GEN 4 FH Drive Code Level: LTO4_C7Q0 (FC,SAS,SCSI) * LTO GEN 4 HH Drive Code Level: LTO4_C7Q1 (SAS) * LTO GEN 4 HH Drive Code Level: LTO4_C7RD (FC,SAS) V2 only * LTO GEN 3 HH Drive Code Level: LTO3_C7RD (SAS) V2 only * * SNMP Mib Files: IBM-3100-MIB.mib (Version 1.8, 04-July-2011) IBM-3200-MIB.mib (Version 1.8, 04-July-2011). Note: The MIB file is not installed on the library. It is installed on the Customer's SNMP client server. Added Functions: * Support for the Ultrium LTO6 Tape Drives * USGV6 certification * Enhancement to Key Path Diagnostics test Removed Functions: * None. Fixes: * Improvement of the KEY Path Diagnostics Test: Now the KEY Path Diagnostics Test will run next step test in case of Ethernet Test failed. * Long wait time on ILEP scratch mount: Internal buffer used in library to receive data from drive for log page E000h increased * N-Port ID could not be changed on RMU(Remote Management Insterface): Loop ID selection box disable in case N-Port is configured in RMU. * Startup menu display not correct with library status: Startup menu display correct now. * In OCP the "V2" information is missing in Drive Identity menu for LTO4 HH FC refresh dirves: menu display correct now * No IPv6 address display on OCP: Added submenu IPv4 and IPv6 under Monitor->Library->Network * Refresh Drive(v2) Identity(version) incorrect on WEB UI: Expand the test "Drive Load Id Number" again the "Drive Load Id" for LTO5. * Activity of Drive status on OCP is "ready" after powering off the drive: In case drive is disabled, status disabled should be visible only. All other items should be fade out. * Can not set Community Name to 32 characters: Corrected now * submit SMTP server with invalid IPv4 address don't pop up proper warning message: warning message pops up while a invalid SMTP address is been submitted. * There was no warning message when configured wrong characters to hostname on RMU. * Some option still changeable in Network page Since Reboot required and Submit button already grayed. * The Loop ID should not be selected on OCP in case N-Port is enabled. Loop ID will not be visible on OCP in case of N-Port selected. * OCP: Speed is displayed on wrong place in Status Drive menu. * User access pages allows bogus information * SMNP public name validation is inconsistent. new Popup which indicates the correct length of the allowed community name. * RMU Email Notification function name modified. RMU 'Event Notification' Name changed to be 'Email Notification'. * Support phone in Web User interface is not validated. By adding new POPUP for the Support Contact changes, Phone validation already included. * There is a blank page on OCP after press "Previous" button. Correct the showing mechanism of dialog on the OCP to prevent the blank screen. * The user has to press twice "Previous" button from blank page to the previous menu page on OCP. Correct the showing mechanism of dialog on the OCP to prevent the blank screen. * SMNP could not be enabled but Enabled box remains checked. SNMP still be enabled and the message popup information is fit with the SNMP behaviour when input an incorrect IP address under SNMP was alreay enabled condition. * Fixes from previous library firmware included in B.50 library firmware. Support: Support for the following ITDT version: * ITDT-SE v7.0.0 build 061 * ITDT-GE v7.0.0 build 061 NOTE: For a complete list of ITDT Limitations and Known Issues, please refer to the ITDT Readme file and the "Device Driver Installation and User Guide" distributed with the software. Known Issues and Limitations: * Windows/Emulex: No support for direct attachment to tape storage devices with the Emulex-based 8Gb host bus adapters. Link failures when direct connected will cause the host to lose communication with the tape storage device, and a host reboot will be needed to regain communication between the host bus adapter and the device. * Windows/Emulex: When HBA topology setting is set to auto-topology in an N-port/F-port environment from the switch point of view, the HBA may run out of B2B credits (due to link failures) and then will abend job due to a known issue during the link reset recovery procedure. To avoid this situation, it is recommended that the HBA topology setting is set to N-port/Fport. * Brocade: Brocade HBAs and their IBM version do NOT support L-port topology. Direct attachment configuration to our Tape Storage products is therefore NOT supported with these cards. * Brocade: Brocade HBA driver has to be installed manually by user not native on the operating system. * AIX: NPIV(Nport ID Virtualization) attachment support via the FC 5729, 5735 and 5273 Fibre Channel HBA (requires VIOS 2.2). * AIX & LpS: No System Firmware support for SAS boot on Power5 servers. * AIX & LpS/SAS: Path Failover features are not supported with SAS HBAs (FC 5900, FC 5912, FC 5901 and FC 5278). * AIX & LpS: User may experience communication interruption with the tape device if there are link errors in the SAS interface (No cable pull support on SAS adapters). * HP-UX/SAS: Integrity Servers (Itanium) only. * HP-UX: The following software packages are required for HP AH303A SAS Host Bus Adapter usage. SerialSCSI-00_B.11.31.0803_HP-UX_B.11.31_IA.depot and CommonIO_B.11.31.0803_HP-UX_B.11.31_IA_PA.depot. * Windows/SCSI/LTO4 Tape Drives: Restriction Tape Storage attachment to this adapter card limited to blocksizes equal to or less than 64K. * Linux zSeries: Applies for System z10 server and above. * Linux zSeries: Applies for System z114 server and above. * General Issue: Path Failover is not supported in environments where a single host server has installed Fibre HBAs using different versions of HBA drivers. * ITDT: For a complete list of ITDT Limitations and Known Issues, please refer to the Readme file and the "Device Driver Installation and User Guide" distributed with the software. * Windows/SCSI/LTO4 Tape Drives: Not supported by Windows Server 2012 Operating System. * Windows/CPF: Control Path Failover scenarios with Fiber Channel interface are temporarily not supported with drive code LTO4 (C7RD, C7Q0, C7Q1). * Windows 2012/Brocade: Host Bus Adapters with part numbers 46M6050, 46M6049, 59Y1993 and 59Y1987 running on Intel, AMD and System x servers will not be supported until a drive package is released by System X. * Windows 2012/Emulex: Host Bus Adapters with part numbers 42D0405, 42D0407,42C2069, 42C2071, 42D0485 and 42D0494 running on Intel, AMD and System x servers will not be supported until a drive and firmware package are released by System X. * Windows 2012/Qlogic: Host Bus Adapters with part numbers 39M5894, 39M5895, 39R6525,39R6527, 42D0501 and 42D0510 running on Intel, AMD and System x servers will not be supported until a drive and firmware package are released by System X. * Windows 2012/IBM SAS: Host Bus Adapters for 6GB with part number 46M0907 running on xSeries servers will not be supported until a drive and firmware package are released by System X =================================================================================================== Library Code A.60 Release Notes - February 2012 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Component Firmware The following component firmware is required for this release: * LIBRARY FIRMWARE IBM_3573_A_60.fbi * LTO GEN 5 FH Drive Code Level: LTO5_BBNE (FC,SAS) * LTO GEN 5 HH Drive Code Level: LTO5_BBNF (FC,SAS) * LTO GEN 4 HH Drive Code Level: LTO4_BBNF (FC,SAS) V2 only * LTO GEN 3 HH Drive Code Level: LTO3_BBNF (SAS) V2 only * LTO GEN 4 FH Drive Code Level: LTO4_B710 (FC,SAS,SCSI) * LTO GEN 4 HH Drive Code Level: LTO4_B711 (SAS) * LTO GEN 3 FH Drive Code Level: LTO3_93GP (FC,SCSI) * LTO GEN 3 HH Drive Code Level: LTO3_93GQ (SAS,SCSI) * SNMP Mib Files: IBM-3100-MIB.mib (Version 1.8, 04-July-2011) IBM-3200-MIB.mib (Version 1.8, 04-July-2011) Note: The MIB file is not installed on the library. It is installed on the Customer's SNMP client server. Added Functions: * Vulnerability Enhancement of RMU Removed Functions: * None. Fixes: * Library Vulnerability: RMU login security improved to handle login levels which are not supported to avoid breaking into the system without knowing the correct login passwords. This library firmware contains same capability and support of IBM_3573_A_40.fbi library firmware only with WEB vulnerability improvements For Additional Information go to Security Flash: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1003938 Fixes from previous library firmware included in A.60 firmware. Support: Support for the following ITDT version: * ITDT-SE v6.1.0 * ITDT-GE v6.1.0 NOTE: For a complete list of ITDT Limitations and Known Issues, please refer to the ITDT Readme file and the "Device Driver Installation and User Guide" distributed with the software. Known Issues and Limitations: * Windows/Emulex: No support for direct attachment to tape storage devices with the Emulex-based 8Gb host bus adapters. Link failures when direct connected will cause the host to lose communication with the tape storage device, and a host reboot will be needed to regain communication between the host bus adapter and the device. * Windows/Emulex: When HBA topology setting is set to auto-topology in an N-port/F-port environment, the HBA may run out of B2B credits (due to link failures), and then will abend job due to a known issue during the link reset recovery procedure. To avoid this situation, it is recommended that the HBA topology setting is set to N-port/Fport. * Brocade: Brocade HBAs, and their IBM version, do NOT support L-port topology. Direct attach configurations to our Tape Storage products is therefore NOT supported with these cards. * Linux/Brocade: Brocade HBA driver has to be installed manually by user, as it is not native on the operating system * AIX: NPIV attachment support via the FC 5729, 5735 and 5273 Fibre Channel HBA (requires VIOS 2.2); Atape is supported on the NPIV stack with the restriction that the tape device cannot be open during a migration, such as it may occur with Live Partition Mobility (LPM). * AIX & LpS: No System FW support for SAS boot on Power 5 servers. * AIX & LpS: Data Path Failover (DPF) and Control Path Failover (CPF) features are not supported at this time with the FC 5900 SAS HBA. * AIX & LpS: Data Path Failover (DPF) and Control Path Failover (CPF) features are not supported at this time with the FC 5912 SAS HBA. * AIX & LpS: Data Path Failover (DPF) and Control Path Failover (CPF) features are not supported at this time with the FC 5901 SAS HBA. * AIX & LpS: Data Path Failover (DPF) and Control Path Failover (CPF) features are not supported at this time with the FC 5278 SAS HBA. * AIX: User may experience communication interruption with the tape device if there are link errors in the SAS interface (No cable pull support on SAS adapters) * HP-UX: Integrity Servers (Itanium) only * HP-UX: The following software packages are required for HP AH303A SAS Host Bus Adapter usage. - SerialSCSI-00_B.11.31.0803_HP-UX_B.11.31_IA.depot - CommonIO_B.11.31.0803_HP-UX_B.11.31_IA_PA.depot * Windows/SCSI: Restriction: Tape Storage attachment to this adapter card limited to blocksizes equal to or less than 64K. * LzS: Applies fpr System z10 and higher server only. * Linux: Operating Systems SLES10 SP4, RHEL5.6 & RHEL6 do not support LTO3 HH drives. * Known issue/SAS HBA: In a Data Path and/or Control Path Failover configuration (lin_tape feature), new special files for the tape drive and changer (/dev/IBMtapeX, /dev/IBMchangerX) may be created during a failover situation. * Know issues: Path Failover is not supported when running devices connected to a single host server with HBAs that use different HBA drivers and an event occurs that causes one of the HBA drivers to be uninstalled. * Limitation/Linux: When loading firmware using ITDT ignore the error message "Unexpected Data" and wait 10 minutes before re-scan. Or utilize the library Web Specialist to load the library firmware. * Linux zSeries: Applies for System z114 server only. * Encryption method: Library Managed Encryption (LME) with policy: Internal Label-Selective Encryption and Internal Label - Encrypt All: No support with drive build BBNE and BBNF. If these encryption internal label policies are a must please stay at prior drive levels: B171 (HH) and B170 (FH). LME with encryption policy Encrypt All is fully supported, though. * FH FC code down-level from BBNE to prior drive levels may indicate a supposed failure and RMU systems status may show this error on the specific drive:F3 0x (x=drive number). "HE: drive broken: needs repair ". This error message will disappear upon reboot of the library and correct drive upgrade firmware level will appear through out the RMU pages. * For a complete list of ITDT Limitations and Known Issues, please refer to the ITDT Readme file and the "Device Driver Installation and User Guide" distributed with the software. =================================================================================================== Library Code A.40 Release Notes - March 2011 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Component Firmware The following component firmware is required for this release: * LIBRARY FIRMWARE IBM_3573_A_40.fbi * LTO GEN 5 FH Drive Code Level: LTO5_B6W0 (FC,SAS) * LTO GEN 5 HH Drive Code Level: LTO5_B6W1 (FC,SAS) * LTO GEN 4 HH Drive Code Level: LTO4_B6W1 (FC,SAS) V2 only * LTO GEN 3 HH Drive Code Level: LTO3_B6W1 (SAS) V2 only * LTO GEN 4 FH Drive Code Level: LTO4_B710 (FC,SAS,SCSI) * LTO GEN 4 HH Drive Code Level: LTO4_B711 (SAS) * LTO GEN 3 FH Drive Code Level: LTO3_93GP (FC,SCSI) * LTO GEN 3 HH Drive Code Level: LTO3_93GQ (SAS,SCSI) * Identifing V2 drives through the web interface: There are two paths to identify V2 drives with the navigation pane. The first path is through Monitor Library and the second path is through Service Library. Path 1: 1. Select Monitor Library from the navigation pane on the left side of the page. 2. Select Drive Identity to display all drives identified within the library. 3. Specific drive information will be displayed for each drive identified. 4. Refer to the Version number to determine which type of drive is installed. The number 2 represents a V2 drive. Path 2: 1. Select Service Library from the navigation pane on the left side of the page. 2. Select Upgrade Firmware. This will display all drives within the library. 3. Each drive type is identified in the blue highlighted banner. 4. Text will indicate the drive type with a "V2 " at the end indicating a V2 drive. Example: Upgrade Drive 2 (LTO3 HH SAS V2) Ensure you download and install the correct drive firmware. • Firmware for the ULT3580-HH4 drive is not compatible with the ULT3580-HH4 V2 drive. • Firmware for the ULT3580-HH4 V2 drive is not compatible with the ULT3580-HH4 drive. • Firmware for the ULT3580-HH3 drive is not compatible with the ULT3580-HH3 V2 drive. • Firmware for the ULT3580-HH3 V2 drive is not compatible with the ULT3580-HH3 drive. * V2 Drive Firmware Compatibility * ULT3580-HH3 drives – Firmware for the LTO3 HH drive is not compatible with the LTO3 HH V2 drive – Firmware for the LTO3 HH V2 drive is not compatible with the LTO3 HH drive * ULT3580-HH4 drives – Firmware for the LTO4 HH drive is not compatible with the LTO4 HH V2 drive – Firmware for the LTO4 HH V2 drive is not compatible with the LTO4 HH drive * ULT3580-HH5 drives – The latest firmware for the LTO5 HH drive is compatible with all LTO5 HH drives. Upgrade the drive with the latest firmware if the drive Update function terminates with a message indicating incompatible firmware. * SNMP Mib Files: IBM-3100-MIB.mib (Version 1.7, 25-March-2010) IBM-3200-MIB.mib (Version 1.7, 25-March-2010). Note: The MIB file is not installed on the library. It is installed on the Customer's SNMP client server. Added Functions: * New Ultrium Half High drives: * Feature Code 8148 - Ultrium 4 HH Fibre Drive V2 – 8Gb/s Fibre Channel, singe port * Feature Code 8149 - Ultrium 4 HH SS Drive V2 – 6Gb/s SAS, dual port * Feature Code 8049 - Ultrium 3 HH SAS Drive V2 – 6Gb/s SAS, dual port Removed Functions: * None. Fixes: * Library reports drive wrap test fail as broken drive. * SNMP port 161 should be closed when SNMP function is disabled. * Problems with sequential mode after upgrade. * Problem with ILEP/EKM config - Long labeling. Fixes from previous library firmware included in A.40 firmware. Support: Support for the following ITDT version: * ITDT-SE v6.0.0 (build 37) * ITDT-GE v6.0.0 (build 37) Known Issues and Limitations: * Windows/Emulex: No support for direct attachment to tape storage devices with the Emulex-based 8Gb host bus adapters. Link failures when direct connected will cause the host to lose communication with the tape storage device, and a host reboot will be needed to regain communication between the host bus adapter and the device. * Windows/Emulex: When HBA topology setting is set to auto-topology in an N-port/F-port environment, the HBA may run out of B2B credits (due to link failures), and then will abend job due to a known issue during the link reset recovery procedure. To avoid this situation, it is recommended that the HBA topology setting is set to N-port/Fport. * Brocade: Brocade HBAs, and their IBM version, do NOT support L-port topology. Direct attach configurations to our Tape Storage products is therefore NOT supported with these cards. * Linux/Brocade: Brocade HBA driver has to be installed manually by user, as it is not native on the operating system * AIX: NPIV attachment support via the FC 5735 and 5273 Fibre Channel HBA (requires VIOS 2.1.3) * AIX & LpS: No System FW support for SAS boot on Power 5 servers. * AIX & LpS: Data Path Failover (DPF) and Control Path Failover (CPF) features are not supported at this time with the FC 5900 SAS HBA. * AIX & LpS: Data Path Failover (DPF) and Control Path Failover (CPF) features are not supported at this time with the FC 5912 SAS HBA. * AIX & LpS: Data Path Failover (DPF) and Control Path Failover (CPF) features are not supported at this time with the FC 5901 SAS HBA. * AIX & LpS: Data Path Failover (DPF) and Control Path Failover (CPF) features are not supported at this time with the FC 5278 SAS HBA. * AIX: User may experience communication interruption with the tape device if there are link errors in the SAS interface (No cable pull support on SAS adapters) * HP-UX: Integrity Servers (Itanium) only * HP-UX: The following software packages are required for HP AH303A SAS Host Bus Adapter usage. - SerialSCSI-00_B.11.31.0803_HP-UX_B.11.31_IA.depot - CommonIO_B.11.31.0803_HP-UX_B.11.31_IA_PA.depot * Windows/SCSI: Restriction: Tape Storage attachment to this adapter card limited to blocksizes equal to or less than 64K. ================================================================================================= Library Code 9.20 Release Notes - April 2010 ---------------------------------------------- Component Firmware The following component firmware is required for this release: * Library: 9.20 * LTO GEN 5 FH A6S0 (FC* and SAS**) * LTO GEN 5 HH A6S1 (FC* and SAS**) * LTO GEN 4 FH A239 (FC, SAS, and SCSI) * LTO GEN 4 HH A233 (SAS) * LTO GEN 3 FH 93G6 (FC, SCSI) * LTO GEN 3 HH 93G7 (SAS, SCSI) Added Functions: * Support of EKM build 20091123 * Enhancement to KPD function * Integration of Ultrium5 drives (FH/HH FC and SAS) with legacy of Gen4 and Gen3 drive types in support of: a) library functionality b) media compatibility c) encryption capability d) interoperability e) error reporting Fixes: (1) SNMP traps will be generated when there is any change to Encryption Configuration settings in the library. (2) Address limitation for the IPv4 address segments have been changed to 233 for the fist segment and all other segments are limited to 255. (3) If both primary and secondary EKM servers are not available, the drive will re-establish toggling between primary and secondary EKM servers after either EKM server becomes available. Support: Support for the following ITDT version: * ITDT-SE v4.1.0 * ITDT-GE v4.1.0 Known Issues and Limitations: * Windows/Emulex: No support for direct attachment to tape storage devices with the Emulex-based 8Gb host bus adapters. Link failures when direct connected will cause the host to lose communication with the tape storage device, and a host reboot will be needed to regain communication between the host bus adapter and the device. * Windows/Emulex: When HBA topology setting is set to auto-topology in an N-port/F-port environment, the HBA may run out of B2B credits (due to link failures), and then will abend job due to a known issue during the link reset recovery procedure. To avoid this situation, it is recommended that the HBA topology setting is set to N-port/Fport. * Brocade: Brocade HBAs, and their IBM version, do NOT support L-port topology. Direct attach configurations to our Tape Storage products is therefore NOT supported with these cards. * Brocade: Brocade HBA driver has to be installed manually by user, as it is not native on the operating system. * AIX: NPIV attachment support via the FC 5735 Fibre Channel HBA (requires VIOS 2.1.2) * AIX & LpS: No System FW support for SAS boot on Power 5 servers. * AIX & LpS: Data Path Failover (DPF) and Control Path Failover (CPF) features are not supported at this time with the FC 5900 SAS HBA. * AIX & LpS: Data Path Failover (DPF) and Control Path Failover (CPF) features are not supported at this time with the FC 5912 SAS HBA. * AIX: User may experience communication interruption with the tape device if there are link errors in the SAS interface (No cable pull support on SAS adapters) * HP-UX: Integrity Servers (Itanium) only * HP-UX: The following software packages are required for HP AH303A SAS Host Bus Adapter usage. (a) SerialSCSI-00_B.11.31.0803_HP-UX_B.11.31_IA.depot (b) CommonIO_B.11.31.0803_HP-UX_B.11.31_IA_PA.depot =================================================================================================== Library Code 8.50 Release Notes - October 2009 ---------------------------------------------- Component Firmware The following component firmware is required for this release: * Library: 8.50 * Drives: LTO4 - 97F2 (SAS, Fiber, SCSI) * Drives: LTO4 - 97F3 (Half High SAS) * Drives: LTO3 - 93G6 (Fiber,SCSI) * Drives: LTO3 - 93G7 (Half High SAS, SCSI) Added Functions: * Changes to the Configure Library Web GUI pages • Event Notification page renamed to Email Notification • SNMP entry fields removed from the Network page and placed on a separate SNMP page • Restore Defaults page renamed to Save/Restore * New SNMP trap • Trap ID 9, Event: Account Password Change • Updated SNMP MIB files for both the TS3100 and TS3200 libraries * New library error codes * New Feature Code • FC9001, Driveless Library * Added library time in DPA (DumpAllTrace) output. Fixes: * Fixed restrictions that existed with 7.30 firmware: • Web GUI Clean Drive selection always defaults to drive 1. • Library generates SNMP Trap "Cleaning cartridge nearly expired" for data cartridges that have a load count of 48 or 49. • Can not disable SNMP after it is enabled, or enable SNMP after it is disabled. • Errors configuring IPv6 when changing from IPv4 to either IPv6 or Dual Stack. • Errors configuring EKM server IP addresses with IPv6. • OCP Reboot executes a Shutdown. • SNMP “Failure in LME Module” traps being reported by KPD. • OCP indicates a 2 port (A/B) wrap test for Half High SAS drives. • Wrong trap posted when write protected tape is loaded. • 3 I/O slots defined with L2U mail-slot magazine * Multiple library hang conditions related to the internal library network application * L4U library with two FH drives and two logical libraries would show incorrect DTE assignments (drive element addresses) after the top FH drive was replaced with a HH drive. =================================================================================================== Library Code 7.30 Release Notes - December 2008 ----------------------------------------------- Component Firmware The following component firmware is required for this release: * Library: 7.30 * Drives: LTO4 - 89B2 (SAS, Fiber, SCSI) * Drives: LTO4 - 89B1 (Half High SAS) * Drives: LTO3 - 88M2 (Fiber,SCSI) * Drives: LTO3 - 88M3 (Half High SAS, SCSI) Added Functions: * DNS addressing (Domain Name Server) - Available on the Configure Library Network, web page * Save Service Dump (dpa - DumpAllTrace) - Available on the Service Library View Logs web page * Library configuration Save/Restore * Save/Restore library configuration file to/from library USB port (customer supplied USB device) - Available on the Operator Control Panel (OCP); Configure, Restore Defaults, menu * Save/Restore library configuration file using web user interface - Available on the Configure Library, Restore Defaults, web page * Ability to disable User and Superuser roles - Available on the Configure Library, User Access, web page Fixes: * Revised Installation Instructions for Replacing the Library Enclosure (PN 45E3714, EC M10255) Chassis CRUs with 7.30 firmware will power-up, initialize, and support Library Verify prior to installing the Library Controller Card from the old library. OCP text message and documentation have been updated to reflect this change. * Event Notification: Fixed problem that existed with the 6.xx firmware. * EKM Audit Log: Fixed EKM audit log showing blank VOLSER on the first mount of tape. * Superuser messages: Fixed Manage Library messages to display the same information for Superuser as for Administrator. * Fixed message text when Administrator changes Superuser password. Known Issue: * Library generates SNMP Trap "Cleaning cartridge nearly expired" (8E 00) for data cartridges that have a load count of 48 or 49. The SNMP Trap is generated when the tape is loaded into a drive. Action: * View the Manage Library, Inventory, web page and examine the load count for any cleaning cartridges in the inventory. SNMP Trap "Cleaning cartridge nearly expired" for cleaning cartridges that have a load count of 48 or 49 is a correct event. The SNMP Trap was generated for a data cartridge if there are no cleaning cartridges in the inventory, or if none of the cleaning cartridges in the inventory have a load count of 48 or 49. The SNMP Trap will stop being generated for the data cartridge once the load count for the cartridge surpasses 49. * Can not disable SNMP after it is enabled or enable SNMP after it is disabled. Action: * Default for SNMP is disabled. Once SNMP is enabled there are conditions that may prevent it from being disabled. There are also conditions that may prevent it from being enabled after it is disabled. Use the following procedure if problems are encountered when enabling/disabling SNMP: Configure the library network protocol stack and IP addresses. Ensure Domain Name on the Configure Library Network page is the same as the Domain Name on the Configure Library Event Notification page.If Event Notification is enabled ensure the Domain Name is not blank. Reboot library Configure SNMP. Ensure Target IP addresses are consistent with the library network protocol stack. * Errors configuring IPv6 when changing from IPv4 to either IPv6 or Dual Stack. Action: * When the Network Protocol Stack is changed from IPv4 to Dual Stack, and SNMP is enabled with a valid IPv6 address, hitting the Submit button may lock the library. Library power cable(s) must be unplugged and re-plugged to restore functionality. After library is functional, configure IPv4 to Dual Stack without configuring SNMP (i.e. SNMP is disabled). Reboot library. Then configure SNMP with valid IP address. Use the following procedure when changing library network protocol stack (IPv4 to IPv6, IPv6 to IPv4, or Dual Stack to IPv4): Configure the library network protocol stack and IP addresses with SNMP disabled. Ensure Domain Name on the Configure Library Network page is the same as the Domain Name on the Configure Library Event Notification page. If Event Notification is enabled ensure the Domain Name is not blank. Reboot library Configure SNMP. Ensure Target IP addresses are consistent with the library network protocol stack. * Errors configuring EKM server IP addresses with IPv6. Action: * Assigning IPv6 static addresses to the EKM server IP fields (Configure Library Encryption page) will cause configuration errors if DNS is configured on the Configure Library Network page. Ensure the EKM server IP addresses, on the Configure Library Encryption page, are the full qualifying name (e.g. kingkong.storage.tucson.ibm.com) if DNS is configured on the Configure Library Network page. Only use a static IPv6 address if DNS is not configured. =================================================================================================== Library Code 6.90 Release Notes - September 2008 ------------------------------------------------ Component Firmware The following component firmware is required for this release: * Library: 6.90 * Drives: LTO4 - 8197 (SAS, Fiber, SCSI) * Drives: LTO4 - 8197 (Half High SAS) * Drives: LTO3 - 73P5 (Fiber,SCSI) * Drives: LTO3 - 73P9 (Half High SAS, SCSI) Fixes: * EKM failover / failback error between Primary and Secondary EKMs * Encrypted cartridge shows "non-encrypted" status on Web GUI * If Encryption key is missing on server, library hangs =================================================================================================== Library Code 6.70 Release Notes - July 2008 ------------------------------------------- Component Firmware The following component firmware is required for this release: * Library: 6.70 * Drives: LTO4 - 8192 (SAS, Fiber, SCSI) * Drives: LTO4 - 8192 (Half High SAS) * Drives: LTO3 - 73P5 (Fiber,SCSI) * Drives: LTO3 - 73P9 (Half High SAS, SCSI) Fixes: * Fixed loss of ethernet connectivity issue * Fixed memory leak on Web GUI component that can cause the library to hang * SNMP address broadcast issue that caused the Web GUI to hang =================================================================================================== Library Code 6.50 Release Notes - April 2008 -------------------------------------------- Component Firmware The following component firmware is required for this release: * Library: 6.50 * Drives: LTO4 - 8192 (SAS, Fiber, SCSI) * Drives: LTO4 - 8192 (Half High SAS) * Drives: LTO3 - 73P5 (Fiber,SCSI) * Drives: LTO3 - 73P9 (Half High SAS, SCSI) Added Functions: * Key Path Diagnostics (new Service Library task item) * Manual Ethernet Settings (speed, duplex) Removed Functions: * Temperature Display from both the OCP and web GUI Fixes: * Changed chassis CRU exchange procedure: New chassis CRUs do not have any serial number identity. During initial power-up and initialization. the new chassis CRU will Pop-up a message on the OCP instructing the user to install the Library Controller Card from the old library. Message text is as follows – "New library detected. Please remove library power and insert Library Controller Card from old Library" * Changed how library serial number is displayed: Library Serial Number displayed in the Library Identify screen (OCP and web GUI) was 10 characters (example: L2U78B0368). This has been changed to 7 characters (example: 78B0368) to match the serial number label specification. ("S/N PP-SSSSS". The "PP" represents the plant of manufacture and the "SSSSS" represents the serial number sequence). * Error D762 on some move media cases =================================================================================================== 3200 Library Code 6.30 Release Notes - March 2008 ------------------------------------------------- Component Firmware The following component firmware is required for this release: * Library: 6.30 * Drives: LTO4 - 8192 (SAS, Fiber, SCSI) * Drives: LTO4 - 8192 (Half High SAS) * Drives: LTO3 - 73P5 (Fiber,SCSI) * Drives: LTO3 - 73P9 (Half High SAS, SCSI) Fixes: * Fixed issue when using SSL over EKM with more than one drive in the logical library Known Issue: * After loading a brand new (LTO3 / LTO4) tape into the library, the first time that the tape gets loaded into the LTO3 or LTO4 drive, the Media Attention LED will light and a Media Attention error will display on the Web GUI. It will require a reload of the tape in order for the media attention error to stop displaying and after this action is taken, the tape can now be used without the error. =================================================================================================== Library Code 6.20 Release Notes - February 2008 ----------------------------------------------- Added Functions: * Support for LTO4 HH SAS tape drives * Transparent encryption (LME/SME) for the LTO4 HH drives * SSL between the library and EKM * Primary/Backup EKM for each logical library * New 2.60e Robotic Code * New Superuser created to "Manage Library" functions * SNMP v3 Removed Functions: * Tape drive code update using FMR cartridge Fixes: * Error Code B5 B0 after a web configuration change * Updated TapeAlert information * Updated Sense Data information * Added a procedure for relocating the library * Updated Encryption information * Updated instructions on replacing a defective library, components, and how to return a defective library Known Issue: * When using SSL over EKM with more than one drive in the logical library, library firmware 6.3.0 or greater should be used * After loading a brand new (LTO3 / LTO4) tape into the library, the first time that the tape gets loaded into the LTO3 or LTO4 drive, the Media Attention LED will light and a Media Attention error will display on the Web GUI. It will require a reload of the tape in order for the media attention error to stop displaying and after this action is taken, the tape can now be used without the error. * Information regarding SNMP v3 is not in Setup, Operator, and Service Guide (GA32-0545-05, Part Number: 45E3089). Refer to Setup, Operator, and Service Guide (GA32-0545-06, Part Number: 46Y0013). =================================================================================================== Library Code 4.40 Release Notes - August 2007 ------------------------------------------- Added Functions: * Common Code to be used on both the TS3100 and TS3200 Libraries * General Encryption Support for AME, SME, and LME on LTO GEN4 Tape Drives * IPv6 Support * SSL Support for Web only (not for Encryption) * Configurable number of Barcode Characters (6 or 8) reporting to Host * New 2.50e Robotic Code * OCP Login change - If Set Access PIN is enabled, user must re-enter PIN every time a reselection from Main Menu is performed Fixes: * Eliminate false DF00 errors on TS3200 Libraries that have dual power supplies * System memory leak during refresh of Drive Status page via the Web User Interface * System memory leak during refresh of Inventory page via the Web User Interface * Fix 99 94 error =================================================================================================== Library Code 3.70 Release Notes - June 2007 ------------------------------------------- Added Functions: * Common Code to be used on both the TS3100 and TS3200 Libraries * Support for Application Managed Encryption on LTO GEN4 Tape Drives * Support for LTO GEN4 Tape Drives (SAS, Fibre, SCSI) * Support for LTO GEN3 Half High Tape Drives (SAS, SCSI) * Support for LTO SAS Tape Drives * New 2.30e Robotic Code * TS3100 Library can support up to 2 drives and 2 partitions * TS3200 Library can support up to 4 drives and 4 partitions Fixes: * Fixed issue with identify if the magazines are in the correct location * Library can be configured as all storage or have I/O enabled * DCS is not required for the Cleaning cartridge on the TS3200 * Tape Slot Blocker has and can be removed from the 2U library. See documentation * Save/Restore VPD function has been improved * Changed behavior of "Power Off" mechanism * Updated documentation on using the Auto Clean option * Added warning about moving media across partition boundaries * Auto Clean status message changed from "Not Enough Media" to "Chk Media/Rsvd Slot" * Fixed Standard Trace option to display count correctly * Improved Inventory scanning with better durations =================================================================================================== Library Code 1.90 Release Notes - January 2007 ---------------------------------------------- Added Functions: * Common Code to be used on both the TS3100 and TS3200 Libraries * New 1.70e Robotic Code * Removed 23 slot restriction (to be documented in a future release of documentation) Fixes: * OCP: New Sub Menu in with two items "Restore Passwords" and "Restore all". * RMU: Remove administrator backdoor password in RMU * Default to one Control Path Drive when going from a two Partition Library to a single Partition Library * RMU: Fix RMU hang if user did not logoff before ending the remote session * OCP: OCP buttons are non functional after leaving I/O station left open and a media export command is issued * Drive Communication Error "F1 01" caused by memory leak * OCP: Timer changes to address Dim Display problem * RMU: RMU Not Accessible via Web Browser fix * Load counters and cartridge type not correctly updated when cleaning * Cleaning of Drive 1 unloads data cartridge from Drive 2 * RMU: Inventory Page not showing Dedicated Cleaning Slot * 8A 45 Error on Library - changes made to Picker retries and pull force in getting cartridges out of storage cells =================================================================================================== Library Code 1.70 Release Notes - August 2006 --------------------------------------------- Added Functions: * Common Code (1.70 Library Code and 64D2 Drive Code) to be used on both the TS3100 and TS3200 Libraries * Partitioning Support on 4U Library * Path Failover Support on 4U Library Fixes: * Invalid Drive2 error showed when Drive1 had the error * OCP: No Library Verify status, Pass or Fail, is posted when the Library Verify Service diagnostic completes. * OCP: Does not report Incompatible Magazine * OCP: Fields overlap on Drive Inventory screen * OCP: FC Drive monitor reports status for both fiber ports. Port A is only used. * OCP: I/O station slot for FMR T not specified in dialog * RMU: Drive Identity screen needs to change terminology from Library Master Drive to Control Path Drive * Now fully supporting WORM tapes for sequential mode. * RMU: When running the move media command from the web interface the refresh deselects the chosen source * OCP: Does not show WWNN for Library * RMU: Drive identity for a SCSI drive does not show a Control Path identity * RMU: The FC Drive shows SCSI ID and should be Loop ID. * Currently when using the Web Interface and OCP there is a three minute time out after no activity. Changed to 15 minutes * OCP: Wrong information displayed when no second Drive is installed in 4U Library * RMU: Move Media showed wrong Source address and cartridge VOLSER * RMU: Cleaning tapes in reserved slots are available on Drive Cleaning webpage * Now only using Reserved and Dedicated Cleaning Slots for Auto Cleaning (Documentation is not correct) * Change text and event behavior at Drive FW upgrade screen for FMR tape, so that the user knows which slot should be used * Configure Library -> Drive menu item is missing the 4Gb/s setting for FC Drive