Seagate SATA ST32000644NS, ST31000524NS and ST3500514NS firmware version KA0A

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This release contains firmware version KA0A for Seagate SATA (7.2K rpm 3.5 SATA) 500GB, 1TB and 2TB Hard Drives. Dell Part number VGY1F, 8VNWV and 8CGTN. Vendor model number ST32000644NS, ST31000524NS and ST3500514NS.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Resolves a performance issue that can occur when running background scans
Resolves a rare issue that can cause drive to hang on power cycle
Resolves an issue with dual port configurations receive same command on both ports
Improved drive connectivity
Improved error handling
Improved SMART error logging
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Version

KA0A, A09

Release date

23 Oct 2012

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Storage

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: SAS-Drive_Firmware_5KN73_WN32_KA0A_A09.EXE
File Size: 11.38 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:
bb8e653c13bc10bdf1c8c4500ffe46d5
SHA1:
9356bc53e5053b969e113f9a046f59151dd71c4d
SHA-256:
8bd7a86719a7112c46ecd748ecce1dafc8a6ee86e6bd525f98b1e12bc6f5f318

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_5KN73_LN32_KA0A_A09.BIN.sign
File Size: 189 Bytes
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
af58ed950ec6a49b666bf6fa55e97a5d
SHA1:
0af47fd2e8f69d8080cc2cb7eaa9aab35d9151e4
SHA-256:
408ac01dc11ace140e521a759011688da3b725718d97b16bdb184b2400a36788

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_5KN73_LN32_KA0A_A09.BIN
File Size: 10.11 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:
a35f7c3063e5fdffe62dcf12c245ec39
SHA1:
e3e1043c7d47aced7484829fb2fe0ef0f3217e7d
SHA-256:
3a69100894e2631056a20acd724916d466940efeff7d86b6a04a98324565a26f

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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.
Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
Windows Server 2008 x64
Red Hat® Ent Linux 4.5
Red Hat® Ent Linux 4.6
SuSE Linux ES 9
Suse Linux ES 9
Suse Linux ES 10
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 4.5
Red Hat® Ent Linux 4.7
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5.2
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5
Novell SuSE Linux ES 10
Windows Server 2008 x86
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2003 x64
3.5, 7.2K, ES, 1TB, SGT-MSK
3.5, 7.2K, ES, 2TB, SGT-MSK
3.5, 7.2K, ES, 500GB, SGT-MSK
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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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