Dell PowerVault 220S/221S SES Firmware, v.E.18, A07

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The PV22xS_E18.bin file is the downloadable version of the enclosure firmware that provides management functions for the PowerVault 220S/221S. These functions include SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) and SCSI Accessed Fault-Tolerant Enclosures (SAF-TE) reporting to the host initiator, control of all enclosure LED indicators, and monitoring of all the enclosure's environmental elements.
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Fixes & Enhancements

The release makes the following fixes:


  1. Fixes an intermittent SCSI bus timeout issue which will tie up the SCSI bus and cause data to be inaccessible for up to 5 minutes.

  2. Fixes an issue where, under certain conditions, the PV22xS could prematurely shutdown at -1 degrees C instead of -5 degrees C.
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Version

E.18, A07

Release date

25 Oct 2005

Download Type

Firmware

Category

DAS

Importance

Urgent
Dell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: FRMW_WIN_R106940.EXE
File Size: 2.25 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.
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File Name: FRMW_LX_R106940.BIN.sign
File Size: 194 Bytes
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File Format: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: FUPG_E18a.exe
File Size: 44.5 KB
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This file format consists of an archive of files that may be decompressed to a directory on the hard drive. The installation can then be done from that directory.
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: FRMW_LX_R106940.BIN
File Size: 2.01 MB
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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.
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Known Limitations:



  1. In Joined bus/Clustering mode, firmware is downloaded to both EMMs automatically (assuming that the second EMM is installed) by failing over and then failing back. In Split bus mode, however, updating firmware on one EMM does not automatically update the other EMM. Therefore, in order to update both EMMs, the user must download directly through the cable to each EMM.


    NOTE: It is strictly prohibited to have an Active/Active cluster while doing firmware downloads to avoid issues with the cluster.


  2. When using Array Manager 3.1.1 (or less) in Clustering mode, EMM firmware can only be upgraded on the primary EMM (the left one when viewing the enclosure from the back). Therefore, in order to update both EMMs, the user must download firmware to each EMM individually.


  3. If the PV22XS is configured with one EMM and one termination module in Joined bus mode, an error message will pop up when upgrading the firmware through Array Manager 3.1.1 (or less). This is an invalid error message in this scenario. If the fans have gone back to normal speed, then the firmware download was successful. To verify this, stop and restart the Disk Management Service. Then you can view the firmware version under the enclosure properties.


  4. Firmware updates to enclosures attached to PERC 2/DC, PERC3/SC/QC/DC/DCL, or any PERC4 array controllers require that Array Manager be at release 3.4 or greater; while PERC 2/QC or PERC 3/Di controllers require that Array Manager be at least 3.5 or greater.


  5. Important Linux Requirements:
    "libstdc++-libc6.2-2.so.3" is required for running this application. If this library is not found on the system,the following error will appear.


    ./getSystemId: error while loading shared libraries: libstdc++-libc6.2-2.so.3: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory Collecting inventory...
    ./PV2XXA00: error while loading shared libraries: libstdc++-libc6.2-2.so.3: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory


    In order to install the missing files, you would need to install "compat-libstdc++-[Y.Y]-2.96.[XXX].i386.rpm" package from Red Hat distribution CD, where "XXX" is the version number of package and "Y.Y" is the release. Install the package as described below.


    E.g. on RH9.0 distribution do following:


    (Note: for RH9.0 the package to be installed is located on disc 1)


    # cd /mnt/cdrom/RedHat/RPMS
    # rpm -ihv compat-libstdc++-7.3-2.96.118.i386.rpm (e.g. on RH 9.0 distribution)





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Instructions for FUPG_E18a.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. Specify the location to unzip the files.
3. Click on the unzip button to extract files.


Updating Firmware Using Array Manager
(Windows & NetWare)


Dell OpenManage Array Manager software provides a comprehensive storage management solution that enables you to configure and manage local and remote storage attached to a system. Array Manager includes an integrated firmware update utility that can be used with the following operating ystems:

  • Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server

  • Windows Server 2003

  • Novell NetWare (all Dell-supported versions)


To update the firmware on your PowerVault 22xS storage system using Array Manager:

NOTE: In the following steps, xx refers to the firmware release number.

  1. Stop all I/O activity to the storage system.

  2. Create a directory on your local file system.

  3. Download the FUPG_Exx.EXE file to a directory on your hard drive. The file downloaded is a self-extracting executable.

  4. Double-click the FUPG_Exx.exe file to extract the firmware update files to your system's hard drive.

  5. On the host system, click the Start button and select Programs > Dell OpenManage Applications
    > Array Manager > Array Manager Console.

  6. Select Arrays > PERC Subsystem.

  7. Select the controller that is linked to the enclosure you are upgrading.

  8. Right-click the enclosure object and select Download Firmware.

  9. Navigate to the .bin file that was extracted in step 4.

  10. Double-click the .bin file and follow the directions on your screen. When the update is complete, a message appears indicating that the update was successful.

    Note: The firmware update may take up to 5 minutes to complete depending on the server speed. Please allow the appropriate time for the firmware update to complete.

  11. Restart I/O activity to the storage system.



Dell Update Package Instructions for FRMW_WIN_R106940.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.


Windows Dell Update Packages Procedure


Dell Update Packages (DUPs) are software utilities provided by Dell to update specific software components on your Dell system. DUPs provide an easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI) that enables you to apply a software update to either a single system or, remotely, to multiple systems using your organization’s software distribution tools. DUPs run separately from Array Manager, so you can use a DUP if Array Manager is not available on your host system. Dell provides DUPs for the following operating systems:


  • Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server

  • Windows Server 2003

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Version 2.1)

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Version 3) for Intel x86


Windows DUP Update Procedure

The following procedure updates the firmware on a PowerVault 22xS storage system that is attached to a host sy

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