HPE RDX Utility Version 2.36 Release Notes (RDX Tools 1.59) Abstract RDX Utility 2.36 (RDX Tools 1.59) enhances RDX Utility reporting for cartridges with a capacity greater than 2TB and implements Hewlett Packard Enterprise branding. Part Number: 5697-3797 Published: April 2016 Edition: 1
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Description This release is an updated version of the RDX Utility software, which is used with the RDX and RDX+ Removable Disk Backup Systems. Use the utility to: Identify RDX and RDX+ Removable Disk Backup Systems attached to a server Retrieve device and cartridge status information Upgrade RDX and RDX+ Removable Disk Backup System firmware Conduct diagnostic testing of the docking station and cartridge Change the device mode between Fixed Disk and Removable Disk mode (applies to HPE RDX USB 3.0 devices) Internal and External RDX USB 3.0 Removable Disk Backup Systems (firmware version 2.10 or later) External RDX+ USB 3.0 Removable Disk Backup Systems (firmware version 2.27 or later) NOTE: For information about Fixed Disk and Removable Disk modes, see the Help section of the RDX Utility GUI. On Windows host systems, Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends installing the RDX Utility immediately after connecting the RDX device to help ensure that the eject function operates correctly and the drive has maximum disk compatibility. Update recommendation Recommended Supersedes RDX Utility 2.34 and earlier (HPE RDX Tools 1.56 and earlier) Product models This release is compatible with the following RDX and RDX+ devices: HP StorageWorks RDX 160 Internal Removable Disk Backup System (AJ765A) HP StorageWorks RDX 160 External Removable Disk Backup System (AJ766A) HP StorageWorks RDX 160 Removable Disk Backup System DL Server Module (AP724A) HP StorageWorks RDX 320 Internal Removable Disk Backup System (AJ767A) HP StorageWorks RDX 320 External Removable Disk Backup System (AJ768A) HP StorageWorks RDX 320 Removable Disk Backup System DL Server Module (AP725A) HP StorageWorks RDX 500 Internal Removable Disk Backup System (AJ934A) HP StorageWorks RDX 500 External Removable Disk Backup System (AJ935A) HP StorageWorks RDX 500 Removable Disk Backup System DL Server Module (AP726A) HP StorageWorks RDX 750 Internal Removable Disk Backup System (AW577A) HP StorageWorks RDX 750 External Removable Disk Backup System (AW579A) HP StorageWorks RDX 750 External Removable Disk Backup System (AW578A) HP StorageWorks RDX 1TB Internal Removable Disk Backup System (BV847A) HP StorageWorks RDX 1TB External Removable Disk Backup System (BV849A) Description 3
HP StorageWorks RDX 1TB Removable Disk Backup System DL Server Module (BV848A) 487768 001 (FRU for internal USB 2.0 models) 487769 001 (FRU for external USB 2.0 models) HP RDX320 USB 3.0 Internal Disk Backup System (B7B62A) HP RDX320 USB 3.0 External Disk Backup System (B7B63A) HP RDX500 USB 3.0 Internal Disk Backup System (B7B64A) HP RDX500 USB 3.0 DL Server Backup Module (B7B65A) HP RDX500 USB 3.0 External Disk Backup System (B7B66A) HP RDX+ 500 USB 3.0 External Disk Backup System (B7B66B) HP RDX1000 USB 3.0 Internal Disk Backup System (B7B67A) HP RDX1000 USB 3.0 DL Server Backup Module (B7B68A) HP RDX1000 USB 3.0 External Disk Backup System (B7B69A) HP RDX+ 1TB USB 3.0 External Disk Backup System (B7B69B) HP RDX1000 USB 3.0 Gen8 DL Server Module (B7B70A) HP RDX USB 3.0 Internal Docking Station (C8S06A) HP RDX USB 3.0 External Docking Station (C8S07A) HP RDX+ USB 3.0 External Docking Station (C8S07B) HP RDX USB 3.0 Gen8 DL Server Module Docking Station (C8S08A) HP RDX 2TB USB 3.0 Internal Disk Backup System (E7X52A) HP RDX 2TB USB 3.0 External Disk Backup System (E7X53A) HP RDX+ 2TB USB 3.0 External Disk Backup System (E7X53B) 695143-001 (FRU for internal USB 3.0 models) 695144-001 (FRU for external USB 3.0 models) 815082-001 (FRU for external RDX+ USB 3.0 models) Operating systems This release is supported on the following operating systems: Windows XP (x86), SP2 or later Windows Vista (x64, x86), all SPs Windows 7 (x86, x64), all SPs Windows 8 (x86, x64), all SPs Windows 8.1 (x86, x64), all SPs Windows 10 Windows Server 2003 (x86, x64) Windows Server 2003 R2 (x86, x64) Windows Server 2008 (x86, x64) Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64) Windows Small Business Server 2011 (x64) 4 Operating systems
Languages Windows Server 2012 (x64) Windows Server 2012 R2 (x64) Languages supported for this release: English Enhancements Improved RDX Utility reporting when cartridges with a capacity greater than 2TB are inserted into an RDX USB 2.0 drive with firmware versions 2040 (external), 3040 (internal), or earlier. Enhanced the RDX Utility capacity report for cartridges with a capacity greater than 2TB. Updated Hewlett Packard Enterprise branding. Installation instructions 1. Download the utility firmware from the RDX support website: www.hpe.com/support/rdx 2. Save the InstallHPE.exe and setup.exe files in the same directory and then run InstallHPE.exe. The installer will uninstall any existing version of the RDX Utility and then automatically run setup.exe to install RDX Utility 2.36 (RDX Tools 1.59). To run the RDX Utility for Windows, click Start > All Programs > RDX Utility > RDX Utility. For instructions on using the RDX Utility, click Help. For further details see the RDX user guide found on the documentation website. See Related information (page 5). Determining current version Navigate to the Help > About > Utility option in the HPE RDX menu. Related information Product documentation is available in the Storage section of the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Information Library. www.hpe.com/info/storage/docs To find documentation for this product: 1. In the Products and Solutions pane, select StoreEver Tape. 2. Select the types of documents and your language. 3. In the StoreEver Tape pane, select RDX Removable Disk Backup System. RDX websites www.hpe.com/info/rdx: RDX home page www.hpe.com/support/rdx: RDX support Documentation feedback Hewlett Packard Enterprise is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve the documentation, send any errors, suggestions, or comments to Documentation Feedback (docsfeedback@hpe.com). When submitting your feedback, include the document title, part number, edition, and publication date located on the front cover of the document. For online help content, include the product name, product version, help edition, and publication date located on the legal notices page. Languages 5