Dell SAS 5/iR Adapter Firmware Update

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This package provides the driver for Dell SAS 5/iR Adapter Firmware Update and is supported on Enterprise Servers, Precision and Powervault models that are running the following Operating System: NA.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
- Fixed an issue that causes errors during cable disconnect scenarios when connected to a Dell MD3000 enclosure
- Addressed an issue where interrupt warnings were seen during Operating system installations
- Fixed an issue with rebuild progress reporting in an OS environment
- Modified release script for SAS 5 cards so that it is compatible with other 6th Generation SAS controllers
- 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
- 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

Enhancements
- Improved Tape performance on SAS 5/E with External SAS Tape Units
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Version

00.10.51.00.06.12.05.00, A03

Release date

19 Dec 2013

Download Type

Firmware

Category

SAS RAID

Importance

Recommended
Dell 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.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: FRMW_WIN_R168471.EXE
File Size: 5.46 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
D0D4EBD3A9896BF9BBBACCF1316CF204
SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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File Format: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: BR168471.exe
File Size: 929.97 KB
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Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, then double-click it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
2c2c7d3c8e3b96336d21d7b251d780ad
SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: FRMW_LX_R168471.BIN.sign
File Size: 194 Bytes
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Format Description:
The GnuPG signature for Red Hat Linux Update Package can be used to authenticate Dell's identity in the correlated Red Hat Linux Update Package.
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MD5:
8DA7A00FEF4514E9EF4797542750151E
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SHA-256:
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File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: R168471.exe
File Size: 757.47 KB
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Format 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.
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MD5:
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SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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File Format: External release notes
File Name: SAS5ira_external_R168471_A03.txt
File Size: 6.45 KB
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Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
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MD5:
43e1949ebc697b7e4198d922ab5074ab
SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: FRMW_LX_R168471.BIN
File Size: 4.74 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages for Linux can be used as stand-alone applications that ensure that specific validation criteria are met, then apply an update.
Note: Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
9A0710991EC80B728771554706174DA4
SHA1:
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WARNING : Flashing back to the previous 6.40 firmware will cause the controller to become inoperable.
SAS 5/iR Adapter
Dell Update Package Instructions

Download

1. Click Download File 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.

Hard Drive Installation (via WinZip) with Setup.exe File

Download

1.Click Download File, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save or Save this program to disk and click OK. The Save In: window appears.
3. From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
4. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. The file icon appears on your desktop.

Install

1.Double-click the new icon on the desktop
2.The Self-Extracting window appears and prompts you to extract or unzip to "C:\DELL\DRIVERS\V7P8M". (Where 'V7P8M' is the name of the file to be downloaded). Write down this path so the executable (I.e.Setup.exe) file can be found later.
3. The Self-Extractor window appears.
4. Click OK.
5. After completing the file extraction, if the Self-Extractor window is still open, close it.
6. Click Start button and then click Run.
7. Type "C:\DELL\DRIVERS\V7P8M" (where 'V7P8M' is the name of the file) in the Open textbox and then click OK.
8. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.

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