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Dell SAS 5/iR Adapter, v.00.10.51.00.06.12.05.00, A03
Dell PowerEdge SAS5iR Adapter Firmware release
Release Date: 11/20/2007
Importance: Recommended
Version: 00.10.51.00.06.12.05.00,A03
The following formats are available for the file you have selected

File Format: Floppy Get Driver Download File
File Name:

BR168471.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: 929KB

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

FRMW_LX_R168471.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:

R168471.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: 757KB

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

SAS5ira_external_R168471_A03.txt

Description: This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 6KB

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

FRMW_WIN_R168471.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: 5MB

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

FRMW_LX_R168471.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

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Description

Dell PowerEdge SAS5iR Adapter Firmware release

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

WARNING : Flashing back to the previous 6.40 firmware will cause the controller to become inoperable.

Compatibility

Systems
Enterprise Servers 1900
Enterprise Servers 2900
Enterprise Servers 6950
Enterprise Servers R200
Enterprise Servers T605
PowerEdge 440SC
PowerEdge 840
PowerEdge 860
PowerEdge SC1430
PowerEdge SC1435
PowerVault DP100/NF100
PowerVault DP500/NF500
PowerVault DP600/NF600
Operating Systems
Not Applicable

Applies to

  • SAS 5/iR Adapter

Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes/Enhancements ================== 1. Fixed an issue that causes errors during cable disconnect scenarios when connected to a Dell MD3000 enclosure 2. Addressed an issue where interrupt warnings were seen during Operating system installations 3. Fixed an issue with rebuild progress reporting in an OS environment 4. Improved Tape performance on SAS 5/E with External SAS Tape Units 5. Disabled option in BIOS to change the "report device missing delay" which could potentially cause timing related issues and performance related issues with attached devices when toggled 6. Modified release script for SAS 5 cards so that it is compatible with other 6th Generation SAS controllers 7. Modified the SAS5 Option ROM to improve CHS (Cylinder/Head/Sector) to LBA (Logical Block Address) translation, to add support for newer disk partition utilities

Installation Instructions

            
Instructions for BR168471.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. 


Dell Update Package Instructions for FRMW_LX_R168471.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 "./FRMW_LX_R168471.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 "./FRMW_LX_R168471.BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.


GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for FRMW_LX_R168471.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, FRMW_LX_R168471.BIN.sign

Dell Update Package Instructions for FRMW_WIN_R168471.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.


Instructions for R168471.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. 


Instructions for SAS5ira_external_R168471_A03.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.            
        

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