Adaptec CERC SATA1.5/6ch, v.4.1.0.7417, A16
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Fixes & Enhancements
Release Highlights - Features:
1. Customer can change read and write cache settings after array creation using CTRL_P in the BIOS RAID Configuration Utility.
Release Highlights - Fixes:
The following defects have been fixed.
1. RAID 10 container is deleted after re-inserting an array member disk of a previously configured logical drive.
2. Hot plugging a drive in a PowerVault 745 with a clean drive, with automatic failover enabled, does not start the rebuild process.
3. A simple volume or a single drive RAID 0, when converted to a Windows dynamic drive, causes a logical drive failure.
4. Under Disk Utilities in the BIOS RAID Configuration Utility, the format operation of a 250 GB or greater hard drive, aborts before completion.
5. Controller fails to identify a drive with a bad block during a consistency check.
6. Morphing a raid array to the maximum size allowed may cause an array deletion.
7. Back ground consistency check, when enabled, does not work.
Read More1. Customer can change read and write cache settings after array creation using CTRL_P in the BIOS RAID Configuration Utility.
Release Highlights - Fixes:
The following defects have been fixed.
1. RAID 10 container is deleted after re-inserting an array member disk of a previously configured logical drive.
2. Hot plugging a drive in a PowerVault 745 with a clean drive, with automatic failover enabled, does not start the rebuild process.
3. A simple volume or a single drive RAID 0, when converted to a Windows dynamic drive, causes a logical drive failure.
4. Under Disk Utilities in the BIOS RAID Configuration Utility, the format operation of a 250 GB or greater hard drive, aborts before completion.
5. Controller fails to identify a drive with a bad block during a consistency check.
6. Morphing a raid array to the maximum size allowed may cause an array deletion.
7. Back ground consistency check, when enabled, does not work.
Version
4.1.0.7417, A16
Release date
12 Oct 2005
Download Type
Firmware
Category
Storage
Importance
RecommendedDell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Available formats
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: FRMW_WIN_R105917.EXE
File Size: 2.75 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
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MD5:
E1D426781BE5CEB4237B0CC51D82CCE4
SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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File Format: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: cerc7417_a16.exe
File Size: 1.25 MB
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Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, then double-click it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
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File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: FRMW_LX_R105917.BIN.sign
File Size: 194 Bytes
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MD5:
97D271EF50A33048229344BDD04821E9
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: FRMW_LX_R105917.BIN
File Size: 5.42 MB
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MD5:
433F69C16CAFEDFD9305A0D851F7847E
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SHA-256:
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Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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Applies to
CERC SATA1.5/6ch
INFO,PWS470,C3,SATA,R0,3 HDD
INFO,PWS670,C3,BOOTNO,S,R03HD
INFO,PWS670,C3A,BOOTNO,S,R04HD
Installation instructions
Custom Instructions for cerc7417_a16.exe:
Floppy Disk Boot to Disk for cerc7417_a15.exe
Download
1. Click Download Now, to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click Save (Windows XP
users will click Save) this program to disk and click OK. The Save In:
window appears.
4. From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to
select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
5. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. The file
icon appears on your desktop.
Hard Drive Floppy Disk Creation
1. Get 2 blank, formatted floppy disks.
2. Double-click the new icon (it looks like a floppy diskette) on
the desktop. The Self-Extractor window appears.
3. Click Setup. A black DR-DOS window appears with a message
indicating that you need 2 floppy diskettes.
4. Press the [ENTER] key.
A message appears prompting you to insert a blank floppy diskette. Insert
a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.
5. Press the [ENTER] key. A message appears indicating that all
data on the disk will be erased.
6. Press the [y] key and then press the [ENTER] key.
The files are copied to the floppy diskette. If the procedure requires
more than one diskette, repeat steps 4 – 6 until you reach the end of the
diskette set.
7. After all the files have been copied to the last floppy disk,
press the [ENTER] key and the DR-DOS window closes.
Install
1. Insert the first (or the only) disk of the set into the Floppy
drive.
2. Click Start, click Shutdown, click Restart, and then click OK.
Windows XP Users need only click restart.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Firmware Installation
==============================================
Performing the CERC SATA 6ch Firmware Upgrade in Interactive Mode
----------------------------------------------------------
The AFU includes an interactive mode.
To update the firmware using the AFU interactive mode,
follow these steps:
1. Shut down your system.
2. Reboot the system with the diskette labeled:
Dell CERC SATA 6ch Firmware
Disk 1 of 2
3. At the DOS prompt, enter the following command and
press [ENTER]:
afu
This starts the AFU in interactive mode. The AFU will detect the installed CERC SATA 6ch controllers.
4. A menu will be presented. Select the following
option:
Update flash image
6. The AFU will issue the following message:
Update from the flash image in directory:
A:\
Change the directory if necessary, then use the TAB
key to select the OK box, and press [ENTER].
7. AFU will issue this message:
Reading flash image file...
Please insert disk labeled "Dell CERC SATA 6ch Firmware disk 2".
8. Insert the second diskette and press [ENTER].
9. AFU will complete reading the flash image, then AFU
will issue this message:
AFU is about to update firmware on controllers Dell CERC SATA 6ch
10. Select the OK box, then press [ENTER]. AFU will proceed
to update the firmware. You will see the following
message:
Writing CERC SATA 6ch Flash image to controller 0 ...
This message will be followed by additional progress
messages. When the flash update has completed, you
will see this message:
Flash image was updated and verified successfully.
11. Press any key, then press the ESC key to exit AFU.
12. Remove any diskettes from the drive and reboot the
system.
Instructions for FRMW_WIN_R105917.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 befo
Floppy Disk Boot to Disk for cerc7417_a15.exe
Download
1. Click Download Now, to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click Save (Windows XP
users will click Save) this program to disk and click OK. The Save In:
window appears.
4. From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to
select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
5. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. The file
icon appears on your desktop.
Hard Drive Floppy Disk Creation
1. Get 2 blank, formatted floppy disks.
2. Double-click the new icon (it looks like a floppy diskette) on
the desktop. The Self-Extractor window appears.
3. Click Setup. A black DR-DOS window appears with a message
indicating that you need 2 floppy diskettes.
4. Press the [ENTER] key.
A message appears prompting you to insert a blank floppy diskette. Insert
a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.
5. Press the [ENTER] key. A message appears indicating that all
data on the disk will be erased.
6. Press the [y] key and then press the [ENTER] key.
The files are copied to the floppy diskette. If the procedure requires
more than one diskette, repeat steps 4 – 6 until you reach the end of the
diskette set.
7. After all the files have been copied to the last floppy disk,
press the [ENTER] key and the DR-DOS window closes.
Install
1. Insert the first (or the only) disk of the set into the Floppy
drive.
2. Click Start, click Shutdown, click Restart, and then click OK.
Windows XP Users need only click restart.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Firmware Installation
==============================================
Performing the CERC SATA 6ch Firmware Upgrade in Interactive Mode
----------------------------------------------------------
The AFU includes an interactive mode.
To update the firmware using the AFU interactive mode,
follow these steps:
1. Shut down your system.
2. Reboot the system with the diskette labeled:
Dell CERC SATA 6ch Firmware
Disk 1 of 2
3. At the DOS prompt, enter the following command and
press [ENTER]:
afu
This starts the AFU in interactive mode. The AFU will detect the installed CERC SATA 6ch controllers.
4. A menu will be presented. Select the following
option:
Update flash image
6. The AFU will issue the following message:
Update from the flash image in directory:
A:\
Change the directory if necessary, then use the TAB
key to select the OK box, and press [ENTER].
7. AFU will issue this message:
Reading flash image file...
Please insert disk labeled "Dell CERC SATA 6ch Firmware disk 2".
8. Insert the second diskette and press [ENTER].
9. AFU will complete reading the flash image, then AFU
will issue this message:
AFU is about to update firmware on controllers Dell CERC SATA 6ch
10. Select the OK box, then press [ENTER]. AFU will proceed
to update the firmware. You will see the following
message:
Writing CERC SATA 6ch Flash image to controller 0 ...
This message will be followed by additional progress
messages. When the flash update has completed, you
will see this message:
Flash image was updated and verified successfully.
11. Press any key, then press the ESC key to exit AFU.
12. Remove any diskettes from the drive and reboot the
system.
Instructions for FRMW_WIN_R105917.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 befo
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