Dell PERC 5/i Integrated Firmware Update
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Fixes & Enhancements
4.0 Fixes/Enhancements
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1. Fixed an issue where OS does not boot if 5.2.1-0066 firmware with some specific disk geometry (CHS) considerations (for example: 32sec/track).
2. Fixed an issue where user was not notified of a failed power supply unit in the MD1000 enclosure.
3. Addressed an issue where controller boot was failing when 50+ SATA drives are connected.
4. Added Notification of Cache State Changes when power is lost to external enclosures.
5. Added more diagnostic information on the IO Processor registers during failures - added testability feature.
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1. Fixed an issue where OS does not boot if 5.2.1-0066 firmware with some specific disk geometry (CHS) considerations (for example: 32sec/track).
2. Fixed an issue where user was not notified of a failed power supply unit in the MD1000 enclosure.
3. Addressed an issue where controller boot was failing when 50+ SATA drives are connected.
4. Added Notification of Cache State Changes when power is lost to external enclosures.
5. Added more diagnostic information on the IO Processor registers during failures - added testability feature.
Version
5.2.2-0072, A09
Release date
09 May 2012
Download Type
Firmware
Category
SAS RAID
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.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: SAS-RAID_Firmware_2RPK0_WN32_5.2.2-0072_A09.EXE
File Size: 6.24 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
aa0353132ceda0cac2b55ff93d0deaf3
SHA1:
152fc8a2a18cac382949b4d3f822f3f6a6fff687
SHA-256:
Not available
File Format: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: BR189337.exe
File Size: 1.54 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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MD5:
371615d7b8734eceb198ab44f38eb0f2
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: SAS-RAID_Firmware_2RPK0_LN32_5.2.2-0072_A09.BIN.sign
File Size: 194 Bytes
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Format Description:
The GnuPG signature for Red Hat Linux Update Package can be used to authenticate Dell's identity in the correlated Red Hat Linux Update Package.
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MD5:
2e32dc2844f54cdbfb4caa727f832f8c
SHA1:
47f9f2e8a578d600d2c6a9e7646f33283dc816fc
SHA-256:
Not available
File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: DELL_PERC-5-I-INTEGRATED_A09_R189337.exe
File Size: 1.3 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, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
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MD5:
0bfdd19287d80a072251ec21b26a0f48
SHA1:
8236ca89c0c5784bf300230eacd1276d547c9167
SHA-256:
Not available
File Format: External release notes
File Name: R189337.txt
File Size: 14.7 KB
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This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
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MD5:
70c3a191b93f54ef6f69bcdff53d2a31
SHA1:
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SHA-256:
Not available
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: SAS-RAID_Firmware_2RPK0_LN32_5.2.2-0072_A09.BIN
File Size: 4.31 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages for Linux can be used as stand-alone applications that ensure that specific validation criteria are met, then apply an update.
Note: Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.
Note: Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.
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MD5:
1150dcfd40129fe69e0c9c664f416be3
SHA1:
0f83a7271cbe4eaf123468d6b15e2dc745a095c7
SHA-256:
Not available
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Important Information
All RAID volumes will be presented as write through (WT) to the operating system (Windows and linux) independent of the actual write cache policy of the virtual disk. The controller manages the data in cache independently of the OS and any applications. Please use OpenManage or the BIOS Configuration Utility to view and manage virtual disk cache settings.
1. When viewing SATA physical disk properties from Ctrl-R or other management applications, the Vendor Identification will be translated as "ATA".
2. If all physical disks making up a virtual disk are removed from the system or enclosure, the RAID controller will delete the virtual disk. If the disks are later re-inserted, they will be marked foreign and can be imported using a management application.
3. If the cable connecting a PERC 5/E to an enclosure is removed, the RAID controller will immediately delete all virtual disks on that enclosure. To recover, power down the server and ensure all cables in the configuration are securely connected. When the server is powered on, the RAID controller will detect the disks as foreign and the configuration can be imported with a management application.
4. Physical disks determined to contain a foreign configuration are not available for configuration as a new dedicated or global hotspare, or as a member of a new virtual disk. The foreign configuration must be imported or cleared from the physical disk before it may be used as a hotspare or member of a virtual disk. Physical disks with a foreign configuration will not appear on the Create New VD screen in Ctrl-R.
5. Prior to performing a virtual disk migration, the source system must be powered off before removal of the physical disks to preserve the correct virtual disk state. This is not required for the target system and the physical disks may be inserted while the system is powered on or off.
6. This version of firmware will not ensure complete compatibility with an older version of the management application, OpenManage 5.0 or 5.1.OpenManage 5.2 or greater is recommended.
7. It is recommended that the customer upgrade the management application and device driver to the latest version available from Dell at the time of installation of this firmware.
8. The firmware restricts the importing of virtual disks that are undergoing RAID level migration or Capacity Expansion. Do not interrupt virtual disks that are performing either of these operations because it will disable the ability to import the virtual disk and the data will be unavailable. Dell recommends that the user perform a data backup before starting these operations.
9. Foreign dedicated hot spares are now imported as global hot spares.
10. Default Physical disk cache settings for hard drives are ON for SATA drives and OFF for SAS drives.
11. A EMM change or a drive migration is not a supported action during a Capacity Expansion or Raid Level Migration. This may cause the VDs to go offline.Dell recommends the user to take a data backup before starting these operations.
12. A Rebuild operation cannot be stopped/interrupted from the Ctrl+R configuration utility but can be done from the Dell Open Manage Storage Management Software.
1. When viewing SATA physical disk properties from Ctrl-R or other management applications, the Vendor Identification will be translated as "ATA".
2. If all physical disks making up a virtual disk are removed from the system or enclosure, the RAID controller will delete the virtual disk. If the disks are later re-inserted, they will be marked foreign and can be imported using a management application.
3. If the cable connecting a PERC 5/E to an enclosure is removed, the RAID controller will immediately delete all virtual disks on that enclosure. To recover, power down the server and ensure all cables in the configuration are securely connected. When the server is powered on, the RAID controller will detect the disks as foreign and the configuration can be imported with a management application.
4. Physical disks determined to contain a foreign configuration are not available for configuration as a new dedicated or global hotspare, or as a member of a new virtual disk. The foreign configuration must be imported or cleared from the physical disk before it may be used as a hotspare or member of a virtual disk. Physical disks with a foreign configuration will not appear on the Create New VD screen in Ctrl-R.
5. Prior to performing a virtual disk migration, the source system must be powered off before removal of the physical disks to preserve the correct virtual disk state. This is not required for the target system and the physical disks may be inserted while the system is powered on or off.
6. This version of firmware will not ensure complete compatibility with an older version of the management application, OpenManage 5.0 or 5.1.OpenManage 5.2 or greater is recommended.
7. It is recommended that the customer upgrade the management application and device driver to the latest version available from Dell at the time of installation of this firmware.
8. The firmware restricts the importing of virtual disks that are undergoing RAID level migration or Capacity Expansion. Do not interrupt virtual disks that are performing either of these operations because it will disable the ability to import the virtual disk and the data will be unavailable. Dell recommends that the user perform a data backup before starting these operations.
9. Foreign dedicated hot spares are now imported as global hot spares.
10. Default Physical disk cache settings for hard drives are ON for SATA drives and OFF for SAS drives.
11. A EMM change or a drive migration is not a supported action during a Capacity Expansion or Raid Level Migration. This may cause the VDs to go offline.Dell recommends the user to take a data backup before starting these operations.
12. A Rebuild operation cannot be stopped/interrupted from the Ctrl+R configuration utility but can be done from the Dell Open Manage Storage Management Software.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
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PERC 5/i Integrated
Installation instructions
2.0 Performing the Firmware Upgrade
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Web pack:
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Download
1. Click Download Now, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save
this program to disk and click OK. The Save In: window appears.
3. From the "Save As" field, click the down arrow then click to
select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
4. 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 the 'Continue' button on the self-extractor window after inserting
one of the formatted floppies.
4. The utility prompts the user to insert the second floppy diskette after
it completes writing on the first floppy.
5. Remove the first floppy and insert the second floppy diskette.
6. Press 'Continue' button.
7. After all the files have been copied to the last floppy disk, press the 'Finish'
button to close the Self-Extracter window
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.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Zip pack:
---------
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.
Extract Files
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the
new file to unzip the download package
2. Click Continue.
3. Specify the location to unzip the files.
4. Click on the OK button to extract files.
After the files are extracted the message all files were successfully
unzipped will appear.
5. Click the OK button to exit from the installer.
Installation
1. Copy extracted files to bootable media.
2. Reboot system to bootable media.
3. Execute update.bat to perform flash.
4. After flash is complete, remove bootable media.
5. Reboot system for changes to take effect.
Windows Update Package:
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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.
Linux Update Package:
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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_RXXXXXX.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_RXXXXXX.BIN" from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for FRMW_LX_RXXXXXX.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. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do this once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file,
FRMW_LX_RXXXXXX.BIN.
===================================
Web pack:
---------
Download
1. Click Download Now, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save
this program to disk and click OK. The Save In: window appears.
3. From the "Save As" field, click the down arrow then click to
select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
4. 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 the 'Continue' button on the self-extractor window after inserting
one of the formatted floppies.
4. The utility prompts the user to insert the second floppy diskette after
it completes writing on the first floppy.
5. Remove the first floppy and insert the second floppy diskette.
6. Press 'Continue' button.
7. After all the files have been copied to the last floppy disk, press the 'Finish'
button to close the Self-Extracter window
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.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Zip pack:
---------
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.
Extract Files
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the
new file to unzip the download package
2. Click Continue.
3. Specify the location to unzip the files.
4. Click on the OK button to extract files.
After the files are extracted the message all files were successfully
unzipped will appear.
5. Click the OK button to exit from the installer.
Installation
1. Copy extracted files to bootable media.
2. Reboot system to bootable media.
3. Execute update.bat to perform flash.
4. After flash is complete, remove bootable media.
5. Reboot system for changes to take effect.
Windows Update Package:
-----------------------
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.
Linux Update Package:
---------------------
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_RXXXXXX.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_RXXXXXX.BIN" from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for FRMW_LX_RXXXXXX.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. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do this once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file,
FRMW_LX_RXXXXXX.BIN.
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