 Description |
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This enclosure firmware provides management functions for the PowerVault MD1000. These functions include SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) reporting to the host initiator, control of all enclosure LED indicators, and monitoring of all the enclosure's environmental elements. | |
Level of Importance: Urgent |
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Dell highly recommends applying this update as soon as possible. The update contains changes to improve the reliability and availability of your Dell system. | |
Important Information |
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This release is intended for MD1000 storage enclosures attached to a PERC5/E RAID controller. Please use the MD3000/MD3000i firmware update utility, to update MD1000 attached to MD3000/MD3000i.
1. WARNING: THE SERVER MUST BE REBOOTED AFTER UPDATING THE FIRMWARE ON MD1000 ENCLOSURES IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ENCLOSURE MANAGEMENT. ACCESS TO THE ENCLOSURES WILL BE LOST IF THE SERVER IS NOT REBOOTED.
2. WHEN PROMPTED FOR REBOOT AFTER UPDATE, SELECT ˇ°YESˇ±
If you are considering expanding your MD3000 or MD1000 environment, please consult the MD Support Matrix (http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/md3000/en/supmatrx/SupportMatrix.pdf) for validated configurations. If your future MD3000 or MD1000 configuration is unsupported, please contact Dell Technical Support for assistance.
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Compatibility |
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Systems |
Operating systems |
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PowerEdge 1850
PowerEdge 1950
PowerEdge 2900
PowerEdge 2950
PowerEdge 2970
PowerEdge 6800
PowerEdge 6850
PowerEdge 6950
PowerEdge 1900
PowerEdge 840
PowerEdge 860
PowerEdge 2800
PowerEdge 2850
PowerEdge R200
PowerEdge R300
PowerEdge R805
PowerEdge R900
PowerEdge R905
PowerEdge T300
PowerVault DP500/NF500
PowerVault DP600/NF600
PowerVault MD1000
PowerVault MD3000
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Not Applicable
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Fixes and Enhancements |
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This release is a fix the following errors:
1. Corrects an error report that occurs intermittently when an MD1000 is being used in split mode connectivity to two PERC5E controllers.
2. It also fixes the time ˇ°Lost Timer Errataˇ± report when an MD1000 is connected behind an MD3000/MD3000i.
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Installation Instructions |
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Dell Update Package Instructions for FRMW_LX_R165842.BIN:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Read over the release information presented by executing the "./FRMW_LX_R165842.BIN --version" command from the shell.
2. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Run the update by executing "./FRMW_LX_R165842.BIN" from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for FRMW_LX_R165842.BIN.sign:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the "File Download" window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, FRMW_LX_R165842.BIN.sign
Dell Update Package Instructions for FRMW_WIN_R165842.EXE:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Instructions for R165842-Readme.txt:
1) Click Download now.
The File Download window appears.
2) Click the Save button.
The Save As window appears.
3) Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.
4) Click the Save button.
A progress meter moves as the download is completed.
5) If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.
6) Double click the Icon on your desktop for the newly saved file.
The Dell Bios Release Notes window appears.
Instructions for R165842.iso:
NOTE: In order to use this file, you need a CD-R or CD-RW and appropriate software to create a CD from the downloaded image
Download
1. Click the Download Now link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Follow your CD writing software vendor's instructions to create a CD from the downloaded .ISO file.
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