I agree with STKman I also did not see it before...
I will firstly try a different cartridge and see if the same FSC occurs..if yes,then reload the firmware if it does not solve the problem, replace drive.
Check the drive config and look for a setting called FULLTAPE=X. If X=N then you cannot make a code tape from it as the eeprom has been flashed with a partial image. It will only work if X=Y.
I agree with STKman. Even if you change the fullcode config to yes you will not be able to make a code tape...
the best is to use scsi tools and load the firmware...
The only time you can crate a code tape is when you change fullcode config to yes and then use scsi tools to load the code... because I also tried what you did in the past...
Thanks again for your replies. Indeed the setting is FULLCODE=N for all our drives.
Now the next questions...
- how can I get a copy of the firmware for the drive?
- (can I extract the firmware from the drive using SCSI tools?)
- is there a recommended SCSI tools utility and how do I obtain it.
It seems that every answer you guys gives me leads to new questions - not sure how that happens... sorry!
how can I get a copy of the firmware for the drive?
- a customer used to be able to download it from the STK website but Sun/Oracle have shut down the site. Authorised repairers are not allowed to sell or give away firmware but they should be able to repair/refurbish your drive to that code level if you send them the drive. You will need to phone any vendors that you know about in your country and see what they can offer you.
can I extract the firmware from the drive using SCSI tools?
- NO
is there a recommended SCSI tools utility and how do I obtain it? - When you see scsi tools mentioned on this forum it will be the product from this company:
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