Seagate GA6C for model number(s) ST4000NM0033-9ZM170, ST3000NM0033-9ZM178, ST2000NM0033-9ZM175 and ST1000NM0033-9ZM173.
AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.This release contains firmware version GA6C for Seagate drives. Vendor model numbers ST4000NM0033-9ZM170, ST3000NM0033-9ZM178, ST2000NM0033-9ZM175 and ST1000NM0033-9ZM173.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
-Correct errors in managing EPC timers
-Correct drive-hang or timeout conditions
Enhancements:
-Modification to Idle time power management functionality
-Drive health and robustness enhancements
Read More-Correct errors in managing EPC timers
-Correct drive-hang or timeout conditions
Enhancements:
-Modification to Idle time power management functionality
-Drive health and robustness enhancements
Version
GA6C, A00
Release date
19 Nov 2015
Download Type
Firmware
Category
Storage
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.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Serial-ATA_Firmware_FJYH8_WN64_GA6C_A00.EXE
File Size: 14.14 MB
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Format Description:
Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.
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MD5:
c2949b193370eb88d0500bba38384ace
SHA1:
99134540f2a15a08b67471dfbad709496ebfe318
SHA-256:
409798a6731e5d5bb5f0843b3bf47279a03d48a899e7a4582fbe8990be53a6c0
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Serial-ATA_Firmware_FJYH8_LN_GA6C_A00.BIN.sign
File Size: 194 Bytes
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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:
275a4ec44b381e1a9fbf6e0c664e314b
SHA1:
16b654b58b020e6fb7b82723ac43748aff4a1026
SHA-256:
2ac7efeaf1d92d3c54f5942afd4b039ad5461b0ba265539c7e5491c450048e0e
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Serial-ATA_Firmware_FJYH8_WN32_GA6C_A00.EXE
File Size: 8.79 MB
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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.
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MD5:
4a5cb1468cee7615384814d1c5d99812
SHA1:
d698cf905f572501b6e6ef6412aba2079c6db2c5
SHA-256:
63021260d44979637a79d1001177960c2906991418febf68ece82ed9825737b5
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Serial-ATA_Firmware_FJYH8_LN_GA6C_A00.BIN
File Size: 38.61 MB
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MD5:
45edac4913040e2da1df106e709d2971
SHA1:
e4d94bb3a1bd47497e8721868780f4a29f8d2498
SHA-256:
23aff3127fe3cb0bec57f42da1c715833c51c3d88bf4461974b42d9136151004
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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.
There is an architectural constraint with Dell DUP HDD firmware update utility, related to system memory utilization, which is typically encountered on systems with minimal system memory, memory-intensive configurations, multiple RAID controllers, or memory-intensive applications. This issue is typically reported as - The operation was not successful because the device buffer write has failed. And will result in an aborted attempt to update firmware on the identified HDD. Error codes associated with this failure mode include 8009 and 8017. Once an error is detected, the update session is aborted. There is no data integrity or data availability risk associated with this issue. Subsequent attempts to update the HDD firmware may succeed, particularly if system resources are freed up.
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.
There is an architectural constraint with Dell DUP HDD firmware update utility, related to system memory utilization, which is typically encountered on systems with minimal system memory, memory-intensive configurations, multiple RAID controllers, or memory-intensive applications. This issue is typically reported as - The operation was not successful because the device buffer write has failed. And will result in an aborted attempt to update firmware on the identified HDD. Error codes associated with this failure mode include 8009 and 8017. Once an error is detected, the update session is aborted. There is no data integrity or data availability risk associated with this issue. Subsequent attempts to update the HDD firmware may succeed, particularly if system resources are freed up.
Supported Operating Systems
Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
Windows Server 2008 x64
Suse Linux ES 10
Windows Server 2012
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5.2
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2008 x86
Windows Server 2008 R2
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Applies to
Seagate Megalodon 3.5" 1TB 7.2K SATA, 6gbps
Seagate Megalodon 3.5" 2TB 7.2K SATA, 6gbps
Seagate Megalodon 3.5" 4TB 7.2K SATA, 6gbps
Installation instructions
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.
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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