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Dell Server BIOS PowerVault NX3500 Version 1.11.0

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PowerVault NX3500 BIOS Version 1.11.0
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
* Added Windows Server 2012 support.
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Version

1.11.0, 1.11.0

Release date

18 Dec 2012

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

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.
Available formats

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: NX3500_BIOS_XK0PJ_WN32_1.11.0.EXE
File Size: 10.33 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:
c3dd1dfecc27abbf61f9832ff590d52f
SHA1:
ca13e64735ec6187f26ef064306944a7e9df3b6e
SHA-256:
bddf4288fdd139ec809fb7397b330acb1b2e8a8e62f8b2235d64f2828183b83c

File Format: Board Service Utility
File Name: NX3500-011100-tool.exe
File Size: 10.88 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Board Service Utility
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
9eae17fee40abe8f69aa1fda742a1f26
SHA1:
86f93d7a76705653010f2c236502166e6bc3f703
SHA-256:
75a8a854a4fb5c4f904c511c738d737c47f721c3af7b2588a92cca6f39f71d24

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: NX3500_BIOS_XK0PJ_LN_1.11.0.BIN.sign
File Size: 194 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:
e453877322b25c5654951a2c2e738122
SHA1:
d6a6492c39a8f254edaa164006464def9307c843
SHA-256:
416665c438602ac54e841e257bede74a690fd286751bb795aa842e955c44080b

File Format: Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name: NX3500-011100.exe
File Size: 1.7 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format consists of a BIOS-executable file. To use it, download the file and copy it to a DOS-bootable USB flash drive, then boot the system to the USB flash drive and run the program.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
a4e0460e2bb751e062d1cf93830b9778
SHA1:
c083058d6f6543128cde48f961516fd2d65ffdbc
SHA-256:
6bbe2f3d7eaa9a2a962c1387fba4a830ea1b030b7c70aafdb8d37d3b5ee6007a

File Format: External release notes
File Name: NX3500-011100.txt
File Size: 6.49 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
59d7f51442a44b485e4a7e13fe6b378a
SHA1:
01358b2b27dfcb81d5874131e5c34e2cffa83cc6
SHA-256:
595510cc15e60942af0820999f3f6c246cdb8e371102fce33dc3f7fb6a1b9094

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: NX3500_BIOS_XK0PJ_LN_1.11.0.BIN
File Size: 8.63 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:
71a399013633dd5c0f956f209904597a
SHA1:
188219790008f743185033c7d6a21eb7c6de24a6
SHA-256:
57f86f2e41c058a0d396a75ff14ed9bc7cf1c7bc3facd952af67c643f5f163c5

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Server BIOS 11G
Dell Update Package Instructions for DRMK
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link if you accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
NOTE: You must provide a DOS bootable media, such as a USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
2. Update the name of the file to DOS recognizable format (8.3). If you do not update the filename to 8.3 format, the filename will be truncated to 8.3 format.
3. Copy the file to the bootable device.
4. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
5. Run the executable under DOS. Follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
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Dell Update Package Instructions for Linux DUP:
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. Read over the release information presented by executing the "./[model]_BIOS_LX_[revision].BIN --version" command from the shell.
2. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to this BIOS update.
4. Run the update by executing "./[model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
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Dell Update Package Instructions for Windows Dup:
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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GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions:
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. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, [model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN.sign

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