DDS4_all.exe
07/27/04

1.0 Overveiw

The DDS4_all.exe file is a Microsoft Windows based self-extracting WinZip executable program that will automatically update the firmware on DDS/4 Standalone and Autoloader IBM tape backup units.  The file was built to be fully automated and will take effect immediately upon completion of the tape backup units reset after the firmware has been applied.  

2.0 Change History

1.08.21 - VS160 to quantum_dltvs_8k
  	- Modified 3607-26X to v15
 	- Modified listing of device names to IBM part numbers
	- Modified IBM Ultrium 2 to 3AY4
	- Add statement for new tool
1.08.20 - Update Autoexec file
	- Incorporate Adaptec 320 ASPI
	- Modified 3581 algorythm
	- Modified to decrease runtime
	
1.08.19 - Move to improved version numbering system.
	- Include 64-bit Linux modules
	- Add interactive device selection during autoupddate.
        - Add autock, list, listsim commands, and -t, and -s options.
        - Add "<Ctrl><L> to repaint screen" on Linux.
        - Fix 4-bus SCSI adapter enumeration.
1.8L - Re-enable NT/W2K/XP/2003 workaround that prevents TAPEDRV8570 error: 
       OS error 1117 on final WriteBuffer (broken beginning in 1.7).
     - Treat "Check Condition - No Sense" as "Good" status, rather than error.
     - Recompiled for glibc-2.2.4 (rather than glibc-2.3)
1.8k - Add exabyte_vxa algorithm
1.8j - Reset hp_ultrium final Write Buffer Offset to 0
       Increase hp_ultrium transfer segment size from 4K to 32K
       Change default hp_ultrium UpdatePrepare to "Unload" only.
       Add ReferencName parameter
1.8i - Add support for IBM firmware in DDS1,DDS2,DDS3 tape drives
1.8h - Add support for ReplaceVersion parameter
1.8g - Reduce ibm_library transfer segment size from 64K to 32K
1.8f - Add ibm_library algorithm
1.8e - Add support for .ini WriteBufferID parameter
1.8d - Change Write Buffer ID from 0 to 1 for hp_ultrium
1.8c - Clear data direction flags for all zero length SCSI CDB transfers
1.8b - Fix failure to update TR7 under Windows NT,2000,XP,2003
     - Add Linux DDS1/DDS2 with 256K EEPROM, and TR4, TR5, TR7, update support
     - Add "tapedrv" script to run Linux architecture specific executables
1.8  - Add Linux support
     - Convert InquiryStd full string be ASCII pattern
     - Add ASCII pattern capability to InquiryOEM_CFR
     - Add DOS/Windows recognition of '-' (as well as '/') for options.
1.7  - Add redirection of firmware to LUN 0 via UpdateFlags = "Z"
     - Add Vendor specific ASCII Inquiry data recognition via InquiryStdAscii
     - Add VPD recognition via VpdAscii and VpdHex
     - Add "tapedrv inquiry" command to dump all tape device Inquiry data.
     - Update pattern matching and SCSI enumeration
     - Change pattern escape character from caret (^) to grave accent (`)
     - Enable CDB logging in 32-bit (not 16-bit) mode
     - Optimize loading of tapedrv.ini (for floppy performance).
1.6  -
1.5  - Revised menu
1.4  - Updated firmware revisions added menu and support tools
1.3  - Fix by disabling non-zero LUN scan when LUN0 returns error
1.2  - Fix failure to update Seagate STT3401A TR7 in DOS mode
1.1  - Add non-zero LUN support (Use new /z option if LUN0 only is needed);
     - Add "seagate_tr7" UpdateAlgorithm (for STT3401A)
     - Add "quantum_dlt_8k" UpdateAlgorithm (for DLT4000)
     - Add UpdateFlags = "<flagcharacters>" control
1.0  - Debug version (partial non-zero LUN support)
0.9  - Fix 'tapedrv status -o' broken in v0.8; 5K DOS memory reduction 
0.8a - Fix 'tapedrv status -r' broken in v0.8
0.8  - Fix for HP half-high and Win9x 3600 Library w/ 126I firmware
0.7  - Add support for device access via NT port driver
0.6  - Fixes for 3502 and 3600 Libraries and the IBM Ultrium-1
0.5  - Fix "Invalid device request reading drive c" errors during 
       DOS mode program initialization.
0.4  - Reduce maximum DOS mode memory requirement an additional 15K.
0.3  - Reduce maximum DOS mode memory requirement by about 12K.
0.2  - Add DOS mode memory usage logging
     - Hide cursor after status and prompt line update
     - Fix command line option character case insensitivity
0.1  - Second pass
0.0  - Initial pass

3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions

This file is a self-extracting WinZip executable file that will self extract to the the systems dedicated temporary directory and run via a batch file.  A self-test and bus reset are preformed at the end of the update and the device will then be again ready for use. 

4.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Numbers

IBM PC Support Web Site:
http://www.pc.ibm.com/support

5.0  Disclaimer

This document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind.  IBM disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including without limitation, the implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability with respect to the information in this document.  By furnishing this document, IBM grants no licenses to any patents or copyrights.