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Seagate SATA ST32000644NS, ST31000524NS and ST3500514NS firmware version KA0A
This release contains firmware version KA0A for Seagate SATA (7.2K rpm 3.5 SATA) 500GB, 1TB and 2TB Hard Drives. Dell Part number VGY1F, 8VNWV and 8CGTN. Vendor model number ST32000644NS, ST31000524NS and ST3500514NS.
Release Date: 3/29/2013
Importance: Recommended
Version: KA0A,A09
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File Format: GnuPG Signature for Linux Update Package Get Driver Download File
File Name:

SAS-Drive_Firmware_5KN73_LN32_KA0A_A09.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: Update Package for Microsoft® Windows® Get Driver Download File
File Name:

SAS-Drive_Firmware_5KN73_WN32_KA0A_A09.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-Drive_Firmware_5KN73_LN32_KA0A_A09.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

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Description

This release contains firmware version KA0A for Seagate SATA (7.2K rpm 3.5 SATA) 500GB, 1TB and 2TB Hard Drives. Dell Part number VGY1F, 8VNWV and 8CGTN. Vendor model number ST32000644NS, ST31000524NS and ST3500514NS.

Level of Importance:Recommended

Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).

Important Information

This update will not run if any of the following conditions exist 1. Any Virtual Disk that is not optimal. 2. A RAID container that is performing a Background Initialization or Consistency Check. 3. A Rebuild, Resync, or copyback function is taking place. 4. A RAID set that is Partially Degraded or in a Degraded state. This update will run on drives remaining in a RAID set that is in a Offline state.

Compatibility

Systems
Enterprise Servers 1900
Enterprise Servers 1955
Enterprise Servers 2900
Enterprise Servers 2950
Enterprise Servers M915
Enterprise Servers R200
Enterprise Servers R210
Enterprise Servers R210 II
Enterprise Servers R300
Enterprise Servers R310
Enterprise Servers R320
Enterprise Servers R410
Enterprise Servers R415
Enterprise Servers R420
Enterprise Servers R510
Enterprise Servers R515
Enterprise Servers R520
Enterprise Servers R710
Enterprise Servers R720
Enterprise Servers R720xd
Enterprise Servers R900
Enterprise Servers R905
Enterprise Servers T100
Enterprise Servers T105
Enterprise Servers T110
Enterprise Servers T110 II
Enterprise Servers T300
Enterprise Servers T310
Enterprise Servers T320
Enterprise Servers T410
Enterprise Servers T420
Enterprise Servers T605
Enterprise Servers T610
Enterprise Servers T620
Enterprise Servers T710
PowerEdge 440SC
PowerEdge 840
PowerEdge 860
PowerEdge SC1430
PowerEdge SC1435
PowerVault MD1000
PowerVault MD1200
Precision 390
Precision 490
Precision 690
Precision R5400
Precision T1500
Precision T3400
Precision T3500
Precision T5400
Precision T5500
Precision T7400
Precision T7500
Operating Systems
Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
MS Windows 2008 x64
Red Hat Ent Linux 4.5
Red Hat Ent Linux 4.6
Linux
Red Hat Ent Linux 4.7
Red Hat Ent Linux 5.2
Red Hat Ent Linux 6
Red Hat Ent Linux 5
MS Windows 2008 x86
MS Windows Server 2003
MS Windows 2008 R2
MS Windows 2003 x64

Applies to

  • 3.5, 7.2K, ES, 1TB, SGT-MSK
  • 3.5, 7.2K, ES, 500GB, SGT-MSK
  • 3.5, 7.2K, ES, 2TB, SGT-MSK

Fixes & Enhancements

Resolves a performance issue that can occur when running background scans Resolves a rare issue that can cause drive to hang on power cycle Resolves an issue with dual port configurations receive same command on both ports Improved drive connectivity Improved error handling Improved SMART error logging

Installation Instructions

            
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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443ca075e3624dc6a51b60b991cef1e6
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SAS-Drive_Firmware_5KN73_WN32_KA0A_A09.EXE
SAS-Drive_Firmware_5KN73_WN32_KA0A_A09.EXE

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