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Minimum Requirements for Related Software
StorageTek Library Console (SLC)
SLC FRS_6.65 is recommended for FRS_8.60.
Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS)
■ ACSLS 8.4 and later supports FRS_8.51+.
■ ACSLS 8.4 and later supports bulk CAP.
■ ACSLS 8.4.0.3 and later supports LTO8.
Host Software Component (HSC)
The following HSC PTFs are required to support LTO6, LTO7, and LTO8 drives and
media:
■ 7.2 - LIH18SF
■ 7.3 - L1H18SG
HLI Compatibility Level Support
Bulk CAP is supported by:
■ Compat level 23 on HSC
■ Compat level 22 on ACSLS
StorageTek Tape Analytics (STA)
STA 2.0.3+is recommended for FRS_8.60.
SL8500 FRS_8.60 uses STA Packet Header version 1.
RoHS 2016
SL8500 FRS_8.51+ is required for RoHS 2016 cards.
MIB Version
2.18
LTO Drive Firmware Versions
The following LTO drive firmware versions have been verified in the SL8500 library.
For the drives to work correctly, ensure the drives are at the minimum versions
specified in the table below.
Drive Type Drive Firmware Version
HP Generation 3 2G L6HS
HP Generation 3 4G M6BS
HP Generation 4 H58S
HP Generation 5 I3CS
HP Generation 6 J2DS
IBM Generation 3 2G and 4G 93G0
IBM Generation 4, non-encryption 94D7