NAUTILUS,DOS,A43

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This is a general maintenance release for SAS and SATA drives. It is a re-release of the previous version with additional firmware updates.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
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.

Enhancements:
N/A
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Version

SATA, A43

Release date

14 Mar 2013

Download Type

Utility

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: ZipPack External
File Name: NautilusA43_ZPE.exe
File Size: 97.51 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
95b6b8f0d5f5523a88c568af3c0eb2fd
SHA1:
766807f4343020af3c88d5986ff7a8d3a2431218
SHA-256:
fe1dfa31b151358187ee2d65b93bb0137b420d907f0cd865f34593d417e5a7f7

File Format: External release notes
File Name: Release Notes A43.txt
File Size: 81.52 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:
1dc7cfe4fd063ffc9529d392e2a8b155
SHA1:
cacb9face5e74b7d4698b63abf2e96ffc69bca13
SHA-256:
458bd732e07bea61ff888e259bac75178de1749feb3ab2bc389f1bd89488ce12

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See attached release notes for more details.

Updated Firmware Releases Since Last Release:

59.0 Seagate 7.2k SAS 3.5", version RS12, for drive model number ST33000650SS (3TB) and ST32000645SS (2TB).
69.0 Seagate 7.2k SATA 3.5", version PA09, for drive model numbers ST2000NM0011 (2TB), ST1000NM0011 (1TB) and ST500NM0011 (500GB)
70.0 Seagate 7.2k SATA 3.5", version RA0B, for drive model numbers ST33000650NS (3TB).
71.0 Toshiba SSD SAS 2.5", version A007, for drive model numbers - MK1001GRZB (100GB), MK2001GRZB (200GB) and MK4001GRZ (400GB)
72.0 Seagate 7.2k SAS 3.5", version PS08, for drive model numbers ST2000NM0001 (2TB), ST1000NM0001 (1TB) and ST500NM0001 (500GB)
73.0 Seagate 10k SAS 2.5", version CS09, for drive model numbers ST9900805SS (900GB), ST9600205SS (600GB) and ST9300605SS (300GB)
87.0 Hitachi 10k SAS 2.5", version N340, for drive model numbers HUC109030CSS600 (300GB), HUC109060CSS600 (600GB) and HUC109090CSS600 (900GB).
88.0 Toshiba 10k SAS 2.5", version DE06, for drive model numbers AL13SEB300 (300GB), AL13SEB600 (600GB) and AL13SEB900 (900GB).
Dell SAS/SATA Hard Drive
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.



1) Click Download now.
The File Download window appears.

2) Click the Save button.
The Save As window appears.

3) Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.

4) Click the Save button.
A progress meter moves as the download is completed.

5) If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.

6) Double click the Icon on your desktop for the newly saved file.
The Dell Bios Release Notes window appears.

NOTE: In order to create the Hard drive firmware update media using this package, this file must be downloaded to and executed on a system running Microsoft Windows. This package can be used to create a bootable USB flash drive, CD, or hard drive image.

Download

1. Select the download method you want to use to retrieve the file - either HTTP or FTP.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, read the agreement and then select either "I agree" or "I disagree".
3. When the File Download window appears, click Save.
4. From the Save As dialog, select a location and a file name then click "Save".
5. If a Download Complete window appears, click Close.

Hard Drive Firmware Media Creation

1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click it to extract the diagnostic files and start the distribution application.
2. Verify that you have the correct diagnostic package by reviewing the information on the dialog box that appears then click Continue.
3. Specify the location to unzip the files.
4. Click on the OK button to extract files. After the files are extracted, a message should appear indicating that all files were successfully unzipped.
5. Click the OK button to start the Hard Drive Firmware Package. Follow the on screen prompts to create the media desired.

CD Media Creation

1. Follow your CD writing software vendor's instructions to create a CD from the downloaded .ISO file.

Note: If CD media is viewed using Windows explorer, only the file Booting.txt will be visible. This CD was created using hard-disk emulation.

Running the Hard Drive Firmware Update Utility

1. Insert the media you created.
2. Boot the computer. (You may have to configure the boot order in BIOS setup to boot the media you created before other devices.)
3. Follow the screen prompts to update your drive firmware.

There will be a readme.txt file for DDDP usage and a text file for drives affected in the location you selected to unzip the files that contains additional andlate breaking information. If you need to run the Delivery Package again, you can run the file DDDP.exe from that same location.

Reboot will be required

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