1. SDLT_V70_Update.EXE Driver
2. readme.txt File Contents

readme.txt Driver File Contents (SDLT_V70_Update.EXE)

This upgrade adds the latest performance enhancing features to the 
PowerVault 110T SDLT 220 tape drive. This release will update the drive code 
level to V70.
Prior to upgrading:
- Ensure the tape drive is unloaded and the SCSI bus is in an idle state 
(stop and or hold all backup applications).
- Confirm a valid tape device driver is installed and running on the 
computer attached to the tape drive.

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 NOTE: x: represents the system root drive letter.
 

 

Upgrading the PowerVault 110T SDLT 220 Tape Drive Firmware
Installing the upgrade utility:
1. Download and run the file SDLT_V70_Update.exe from a Microsoft Windows Based System.  Go to the directory 
x:\dell\drivers\R62748\Update Utility

2. Click the setup.exe program and follow the directions to complete the installation.  This will install the 
SDLT Drive Firmware upgrade tool.  Rebooting your system is necessary for the installation.  You may want to 
print out these instructions.

This program will create the default directory C:\Program Files\Quantum\SDLT Update and install a shortcut on 
your Start menu under Programs -> Quantum Applications.

Upgrading the Firmware:
3. Click the SDLT Update shortcut under Start -> Programs -> Quantum Applications or click SDLTUpdate.exe in 
the C:\Program Files\Quantum\SDLT Update folder.

4. The program will automatically scan for all SDLT tape drives connected to the system.

5.  Find the SDLT tape drives on your system using the program and check the box next to each.  If you have 
more than one drive and want to select them all click on Select All Tape Drives under Step 2 of the left 
side of the window. 

6. Click Update Drive(s) under Step 3 on the left side of the window.  Click “next” when the Update Wizard 
appears.  You will be prompted to select the firmware file.  Browse to the directory 
x:\dell\drivers\R62748\Firmware File\ and select SDLT1_V70_del-1.img. 

7.  Click “next” and a warning message will appear.  After reading the message click “next”.

8. The firmware upgrade process will begin.  Each drive will take up to four minutes to complete.  LEDs on 
the tape drive will flash during the upgrade.  

CAUTION : Do not remove power to the tape drive during this process.
 

9. The utility will tell you when the firmware update is complete.  It is recommended that you restart your 
system after the upgrade.