Below, find the latest IBM MagStor LTO drive firmware:
* For Thunderbolt-3 Drives, use 'SAS' interface firmware.
* For library drive firmware updates, please get in touch with our support team for assistance.
Full Height (FH) Tape Drives
LTO 8:
FC: Q384 Released 4/27/2023
LTO 9:
FC: Q9E0 Released 12/2023
SAS: Q9E0 Released 12/2023
FC: Q3F4 Released 4/27/2023
SAS: Q3F4 Released 4/27/2023
Half Height (HH) Tape Drives
LTO 7:
FC: Q385 Released 4/27/2023
SAS: Q385 Released 4/27/2023
LTO 8:
FC: Q385 Released 4/27/2023
SAS: Q385 Released 4/27/2023
LTO 9:
FC: Q9E1 Released 12/2023
SAS: Q9E1 Released 12/2023
FC: Q3F5 Released 4/27/2023
SAS: Q3F5 Released 4/27/2023
Instructions on how to verify your firmware version and update tape drive firmware using the IBM Tape Diagnostic Tool (ITDT).
Verifying Tape Drive Firmware With ITDT
Updating Tape Drive Firmware Using ITDT (Windows)
Updating Tape Drive Firmware Using ITDT (MacOS)
Firmware upgrade (FUP) cartridges are also available for purchase by going to:
MagStor LTO Drive Firmware Update Cartridge