5 LTO Drive Support
The SL8500 supports certain versions of LTO drives.
- HP LTO generations 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
- IBM LTO generations 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
Note:
LTO-8 and above can read and write one generation back. LTO-7 and below can read two generations back and write one generation back. For best capacity and performance, always use cartridges of the same generation as your drives.
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 LTO 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 |
| IBM Generation 4, encryption |
94D7 in LDI mode with Belisarius code 2.36.23 C7QH in ADI mode with Belisarius code 4.17.18.36 and VOP 2.1 |
| IBM Generation 5 |
BBNH in LDI mode with Belisarius code 2.36.23 D2AC in ADI mode with Belisarius code 4.17.18.36 and VOP 2.1 |
| IBM Generation 6 |
C9T4 in LDI mode with Belisarius code 2.38.24 D2DA in ADI mode with Belisarius code 4.17.18.36 and VOP 2.1 |
| IBM Generation 7 |
F980 without Belisarius card FA14 in ADI & LDI mode with Belisarius code 4.10.10.40 and VOP 2.3.1 Encryption supported with HB82 and LKM code 6.02.103 (ADI mode only) |
| IBM Generation 8 |
H9E2 Encryption supported with HB82 and LKM code 6.02.103 (ADI mode only) |
| IBM Generation 9 |
N7N0 Encryption supported with N7N0 and LKM/D code 6.06.101 (ADI mode only) |