LSI Logic PERC3/DCL, PERC3/DC, PERC3/QC, PERC3/SC, v.197O, A25
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Version: 197O
Version: 197O
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Fixes & Enhancements
Current Firmware - 197O
(Previous - 196T)
Current BIOS - 3.35
(Previous - 3.33)
Current Ctrl-M - U821
(Previous - U812)
Current Boot Block - 1.7.6Dell
(Previous - 1.7.1)
Bug Fixes:
1) Addressed issues found with the Firmware status Queue.
This was causing the firmware to post status completion of command IDs still in progress, causing the driver to reuse those command IDs.
2) Addressed an issue in the media error counter logic when drives with media errors are replaced.
3) Improved rebuild logic to handle multiple media error in the same array in corner case conditions.
4) Improved firmware error handling in cluster configurations in scenarios when nodes are rebooted frequently.
5) Disabled QAS support in firmware.
6) Addressed firmware issue causing deadlock conditions in scenarios with heavy IOs, with degraded drives and with drives being pulled/inserted.
7) Improved Firmware error handling and messages for TBBU related events.
Enhancements:
1) Improve firmware behavior and reporting when a multi-bit error is encounter at boot time. If an unrecoverable (multi-bit) error is encountered, during a cache scrub at initialization, the cache is re-initialized.
2) Improve the Firmware interrupt handling for all possible interrupts and takes specific actions based on the type and source of the interrupt.
3) Improve firmware failure algorithm for failed drives based on SAF-TE information.
4) Improved firmware error handling for cable pulled/removed situations.
5) Improved firmware algorithm and error handling for drive roaming scenarios and deleted Logical Disks.
6) Improved error logging and debug information collection when the firmware hangs or crashes.
7) Improved BIOS status reporting and messaging during POST.
8) Improved error firmware handling when drives return Hardware Error (sense key code 04) in some configurations.
9) Improved Firmware behavior and error handling for SCSI bus resets when in a cluster configuration
Read More(Previous - 196T)
Current BIOS - 3.35
(Previous - 3.33)
Current Ctrl-M - U821
(Previous - U812)
Current Boot Block - 1.7.6Dell
(Previous - 1.7.1)
Bug Fixes:
1) Addressed issues found with the Firmware status Queue.
This was causing the firmware to post status completion of command IDs still in progress, causing the driver to reuse those command IDs.
2) Addressed an issue in the media error counter logic when drives with media errors are replaced.
3) Improved rebuild logic to handle multiple media error in the same array in corner case conditions.
4) Improved firmware error handling in cluster configurations in scenarios when nodes are rebooted frequently.
5) Disabled QAS support in firmware.
6) Addressed firmware issue causing deadlock conditions in scenarios with heavy IOs, with degraded drives and with drives being pulled/inserted.
7) Improved Firmware error handling and messages for TBBU related events.
Enhancements:
1) Improve firmware behavior and reporting when a multi-bit error is encounter at boot time. If an unrecoverable (multi-bit) error is encountered, during a cache scrub at initialization, the cache is re-initialized.
2) Improve the Firmware interrupt handling for all possible interrupts and takes specific actions based on the type and source of the interrupt.
3) Improve firmware failure algorithm for failed drives based on SAF-TE information.
4) Improved firmware error handling for cable pulled/removed situations.
5) Improved firmware algorithm and error handling for drive roaming scenarios and deleted Logical Disks.
6) Improved error logging and debug information collection when the firmware hangs or crashes.
7) Improved BIOS status reporting and messaging during POST.
8) Improved error firmware handling when drives return Hardware Error (sense key code 04) in some configurations.
9) Improved Firmware behavior and error handling for SCSI bus resets when in a cluster configuration
Version
197O, A25
Release date
04 Oct 2004
Download Type
Firmware
Category
SCSI RAID
Importance
RecommendedDell 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.
Available formats
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: RAID-FRMW-R80924.exe
File Size: 1.78 MB
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File Format: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: perc3-fw197O-A25.exe
File Size: 1.03 MB
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File Name: RAID-FRMW-R80924.bin
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Supported Operating Systems
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Applies to
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PERC3/SC
Installation instructions
Custom Instructions for perc3-fw197O-A25.exe:
This program creates a bootable diskette to upgrade the firmware of the
controllers. You will need a formatted 3 1/2 inch floppy diskette for the
following procedure.
1) Download the file to a directory on your hard drive. The file downloaded is
a self extracting executable.
2) Insert a blank diskette into the system's diskette drive.
3) Double click on the file that you downloaded and follow the instructions on
the screen to extract the files to the diskette.
4) Insert the diskette into the system with the RAID controller for which you
want to update the firmware and boot the system.
5) Follow the instructions on the screen to update the firmware.
NOTICE: Pflash.exe will be executed automatically and will report existing code
level and prompt you to reconfirm before starting the firmware upgrade
process.
To perform this process in non-interactive mode please execute,
Pflash /?
and read about possible command line switches.
6) Remove the diskette and reboot the system.
Custom Instructions for perc3-fw197O-A25.txt:
Download the readme file (perc3-fw197O-A25.txt) to view information about this release.
Custom Instructions for perc3-fw197O-A25.tar.gz:
To install, enter the following on the command line:
rpm -Uvh linflash-3.03-0.i386.rpm
You must copy the firmware image to the same directory for the linux
flash utility to work. Create a diskette image of the firmware and copy
the .rom file to the same directory as linflash.
Usage : linflash [-r] [-p] [-s] [-i [file] [file] [...]] [-f [file]
[file] [...]]
-r : Flash without asking for user input to flash adapter(s).
-p : Prompt user for filename. Flash without checking for signatures.
-s : Silent flash. First matching image file will be taken for each
adapter.
-i : Ignore the following files. These files will not be considered for
flashing the matching controllers.
-f : Force the following files To be flashed for the matching controller.
In case more than one matching files are specified, the first one
would be taken.
To uninstall the rpm, enter the following command:
rpm -e linflash
Dell Update Package Instructions for RAID-FRMW-R80924.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.
Custom Instructions for perc3-fw197O-A25.exe:
This program creates a bootable diskette to upgrade the firmware of the
controllers. You will need a formatted 3 1/2 inch floppy diskette for the
following procedure.
1) Download the file to a directory on your hard drive. The file downloaded is
a self extracting executable.
2) Insert a blank diskette into the system's diskette drive.
3) Double click on the file that you downloaded and follow the instructions on
the screen to extract the files to the diskette.
4) Insert the diskette into the system with the RAID controller for which you
want to update the firmware and boot the system.
5) Follow the instructions on the screen to update the firmware.
NOTICE: Pflash.exe will be executed automatically and will report existing code
level and prompt you to reconfirm before starting the firmware upgrade
process.
To perform this process in non-interactive mode please execute,
Pflash /?
and read about possible command line switches.
6) Remove the diskette and reboot the system.
Custom Instructions for perc3-fw197O-A25.txt:
Download the readme file (perc3-fw197O-A25.txt) to view information about this release.
Custom Instructions for perc3-fw197O-A25.tar.gz:
To install, enter the following on the command line:
rpm -Uvh linflash-3.03-0.i386.rpm
You must copy the firmware image to the same directory for the linux
flash utility to work. Create a diskette image of the firmware and copy
the .rom file to the same directory as linflash.
Usage : linflash [-r] [-p] [-s] [-i [file] [file] [...]] [-f [file]
[file] [...]]
-r : Flash without asking for user input to flash adapter(s).
-p : Prompt user for filename. Flash without checking for signatures.
-s : Silent flash. First matching image file will be taken for each
adapter.
-i : Ignore the following files. These files will not be considered for
flashing the matching controllers.
-f : Force the following files To be flashed for the matching controller.
In case more than one matching files are specified, the first one
would be taken.
To uninstall the rpm, enter the following command:
rpm -e linflash
Dell Update Package Instructions for RAID-FRMW-R80924.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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