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Dell PERC 5/E Adapter, v.5.2.2-0076, A11
PERC 5/E Firmware Release
Release Date: 12/9/2008
Importance: Urgent
Version: 5.2.2-0076,A11 See Previous Versions
The following formats are available for the file you have selected

File Format: Floppy Get Driver Download File
File Name:

BR204810.exe

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 create a set of floppy diskettes, and then use the diskettes to complete the installation.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 1MB

File Format: GnuPG Signature for Linux Update Package Get Driver Download File
File Name:

SAS-RAID_Firmware_8VM7T_LN32_5.2.2-0076_A11.BIN.sign

Description: The GnuPG signature for Red Hat® Linux Update Package can be used to authenticate the identity of Dell™ in the correlated Red Hat Linux Update Package. You can download the Dell Linux public GnuPG key by navigating to Dell | Linux Web Sites. See the Dell Update Package User's Guide for more information.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 0.2KB

File Format: Hard-Drive Get Driver Download File
File Name:

DELL_PERC-5-E-ADAPTER_A11_R204810.exe

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.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 1MB

File Format: Rel-Notes-Text Get Driver Download File
File Name:

R204810.txt

Description: This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 15KB

File Format: Update Package for Microsoft® Windows® Get Driver Download File
File Name:

SAS-RAID_Firmware_8VM7T_WN32_5.2.2-0076_A11.EXE

Description: Update Packages for Windows can be used as a stand-alone application to apply an update and ensure that specific validation criteria are met before performing the update. See the Dell Update Package User's Guide for more information.
Note: As of October 10th, 2005, Update Packages for Windows will be digitally signed. Customers using Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant to deploy updates must upgrade to version 7.1 or later.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 6MB

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux Get Driver Download File
File Name:

SAS-RAID_Firmware_8VM7T_LN32_5.2.2-0076_A11.BIN

Description: Dell Update Packages for Linux can be used as a stand-alone application to apply an update and ensure that specific validation criteria are met before performing the update. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Operating Systems User's Guide for more information.
Note: Update Packages for Linux contain open source. See the Dell Update Packages Readme for Linux for details.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 4MB

Previous Versions

2.24.0.32, A07
<ul><li><b>Vendor Version :</b> 2.24.0.32</li><li><b>Dell Version :</b> A07</li></ul>
6/30/2009 3:53:50 PM
2.23.0.32, A06
<ul><li><b>Vendor Version :</b> 2.23.0.32</li><li><b>Dell Version :</b> A06</li></ul>
9/25/2008 12:42:29 PM
2.14.0.32, A05
<ul><li><b>Vendor Version :</b> 2.14.0.32</li><li><b>Dell Version :</b> A05</li></ul>
11/20/2007 10:37:56 AM

Description

PERC 5/E Firmware Release

Level of Importance:Urgent

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

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. NOTE: "Urgent" criticality rating of this release only applies to customers with MD1000 enclosures in split-backplane mode containing SATA drives and running A08 (5.2.2-0072) firmware on PERC 5/E Adapter. All other configurations should consider this release as “Recommended". This firmware (A-11/5.2.2-0076) replaces version A08 (5.2.2-0072). 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 arelater 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.

Compatibility

Systems
Enterprise Servers 1850
Enterprise Servers 1900
Enterprise Servers 2800
Enterprise Servers 2850
Enterprise Servers 2900
Enterprise Servers 2950
Enterprise Servers 2970
Enterprise Servers 6800
Enterprise Servers 6850
Enterprise Servers 6950
Enterprise Servers R200
Enterprise Servers R610
Enterprise Servers R710
Enterprise Servers R805
Enterprise Servers T610
Enterprise Servers T710
PowerEdge 840
PowerEdge 860
PowerVault DP100/NF100
PowerVault MD1000
Operating Systems
Not Applicable

Applies to

  • PERC 5/E Adapter
  • Dell Device

Fixes & Enhancements

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 6. Addressed an issue where MD1000 in Split Mode with SATA drives logs drive errors.

Installation Instructions

            
Instructions for BR204810.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. 

Diskette Creation 
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file to create the diskette set. 
2. Insert a blank diskette then click Continue. 
3. When prompted, repeat step 2 until you reach the end of the diskette set. Label each diskette with a disk number starting from 1. 
4. After all the files have been copied to the last diskette, click Finish. 


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.
Instructions for DELL_PERC-5-E-ADAPTER_A11_R204810.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. 

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.
Instructions for R204810.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.

Dell Update Package Instructions for RAID_FRMW_LX_R204810.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 "./RAID_FRMW_LX_R204810.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 "./RAID_FRMW_LX_R204810.BIN" from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.


GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for RAID_FRMW_LX_R204810.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, RAID_FRMW_LX_R204810.BIN.sign

Dell Update Package Instructions for RAID_FRMW_WIN_R204810.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.            
        

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DELL_PERC-5-E-ADAPTER_A11_R204810.exe
DELL_PERC-5-E-ADAPTER_A11_R204810.exe

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