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Dell MD1000 Controller Card Firmware, v.A.04, A04
This enclosure firmware provides management functions for the PowerVault MD1000. These functions include SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) reporting to the host initiator, control of all enclosure LED indicators, and monitoring of all the enclosure's environmental elements.
Release Date: 8/29/2008
Importance: Recommended
Version: A.04,A04

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File Format: GnuPG Signature for Linux Update Package Get Driver Download File
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FRMW_LX_R165842.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: ISO Image Get Driver Download File
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R165842.iso

Description: This file contains an ISO image to be used to create a CDROM image. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then create a CD using your choice of CD burning software.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 24MB

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

R165842-Readme.txt

Description: This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 5KB

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

FRMW_WIN_R165842.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_R165842.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

This enclosure firmware provides management functions for the PowerVault MD1000. These functions include SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) reporting to the host initiator, control of all enclosure LED indicators, and monitoring of all the enclosure's environmental elements.

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 release is intended for MD1000 storage enclosures attached to a PERC5/E RAID controller. Please use the MD3000/MD3000i firmware update utility, to update MD1000 attached to MD3000/MD3000i. 1. WARNING: THE SERVER MUST BE REBOOTED AFTER UPDATING THE FIRMWARE ON MD1000 ENCLOSURES IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ENCLOSURE MANAGEMENT. ACCESS TO THE ENCLOSURES WILL BE LOST IF THE SERVER IS NOT REBOOTED. 2. WHEN PROMPTED FOR REBOOT AFTER UPDATE, SELECT “YES” If you are considering expanding your MD3000 or MD1000 environment, please consult the MD Support Matrix (http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/md3000/en/supmatrx/SupportMatrix.pdf) for validated configurations. If your future MD3000 or MD1000 configuration is unsupported, please contact Dell Technical Support for assistance.

Compatibility

Systems
Enterprise Servers 1850
Enterprise Servers 1900
Enterprise Servers 1950
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 R210
Enterprise Servers R300
Enterprise Servers R410
Enterprise Servers R510
Enterprise Servers R610
Enterprise Servers R710
Enterprise Servers R805
Enterprise Servers R810
Enterprise Servers R900
Enterprise Servers R905
Enterprise Servers R910
Enterprise Servers T300
Enterprise Servers T310
Enterprise Servers T410
Enterprise Servers T610
Enterprise Servers T710
PowerEdge 840
PowerEdge 860
PowerVault DL2000
PowerVault DL2100
PowerVault DP100/NF100
PowerVault DP500/NF500
PowerVault DP600/NF600
PowerVault MD1000
PowerVault MD3000
PowerVault NX3000
Operating Systems
Not Applicable

Applies to

  • Dell Device

Fixes & Enhancements

This release is a fix the following errors: 1. Corrects an error report that occurs intermittently when an MD1000 is being used in split mode connectivity to two PERC5E controllers. 2. It also fixes the time “Lost Timer Errata” report when an MD1000 is connected behind an MD3000/MD3000i.

Installation Instructions

            
Instructions for R165842.iso:

NOTE: In order to use this file, you need a CD-R or CD-RW and appropriate software to create a CD from the downloaded image 

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. Follow your CD writing software vendor's instructions to create a CD from the downloaded .ISO file. 


Dell Update Package Instructions for FRMW_LX_R165842.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_R165842.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_R165842.BIN" from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.


Dell Update Package Instructions for FRMW_WIN_R165842.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.


Instructions for R165842-Readme.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.

GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for FRMW_LX_R165842.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_R165842.BIN.sign            
        

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