Dell SAS Backplane Firmware, v.1.05, A01

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The V1.05 Backplane (BP) flash utility is a tool to update firmware (FW) to the System SAS Backplane controller.

This firmware update is a non-destructive update. User data is not affected.
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PE1955_ESM_FRMW_LX_R158506.BIN | 4.5 MB
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: PE1955_ESM_FRMW_LX_R158506.BIN
File Size: 4.5 MB
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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
3A92438E55F9C925B7EB1C8005D1761A
SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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Fixes & Enhancements

This release fixes the following problems:
1) Controller cache for Enclosure Status not updated on BAD PHY condition
2) Check condition SCSI status returned when request sense is processed
3) Configuration page returns Vendor ID and Product ID different from inquiry data
4) SAS Backplane does not provide FRU data via SCSI Commands
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Version

1.05, A01

Release date

17 Jul 2007

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Embedded Server Management

Importance

Recommended
Dell 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: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: PE1955_ESM_FRMW_LX_R158506.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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
AD64A1CD2E79C1AF84C5A9F924E016CE
SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: PE1955_ESM_FRMW_WIN_R158506.EXE
File Size: 5.22 MB
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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:
23C0FDF2ECB2611456141FEB3B2BB2B0
SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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Dell Update Package Instructions for PE1955_ESM_FRMW_LX_R158506.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 "./PE1955_ESM_FRMW_LX_R158506.BIN --version" command from the shell.
2. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to this BIOS update.
4. Run the update by executing "./PE1955_ESM_FRMW_LX_R158506.BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.


GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for PE1955_ESM_FRMW_LX_R158506.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, PE1955_ESM_FRMW_LX_R158506.BIN.sign

Dell Update Package Instructions for PE1955_ESM_FRMW_WIN_R158506.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. Install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to this BIOS update.
5. Click the Install button.
6. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

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