Physical Disk Firmware Version Report - hddfwver.csv report compares the current running firmware against a list of current firmware for shipping and legacy Dell drive models. Note: The comparison is only as up-to-date as the compare file. The hddfwver.csv can be downloaded to update OMSA with the latest list of available HDD / SSD firmware updates.

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.
Physical Disk Firmware Version Report - report that will compare the current running firmware against a list of current firmware for shipping and legacy Dell drive models.

Note: The comparison is only as up-to-date as the compare file. If the version of OMSA is aging a new version of the compare file hddfwver.csv can be downloaded at Dell.com
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Used in OMSA to poll drives for latest HDD / SSD firmware update availability.

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Seagate 15k SAS 3.5", version ES68, for drive model numbers ST3300657SS (300GB), ST3450857SS (450GB) and ST3600057SS (600GB).
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Version

SAS, A01

Release date

05 Feb 2013

Download Type

Utility

Category

SAS Drive

Importance

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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: hddfwver_ZPE.exe
File Size: 121.84 KB
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:
f70a10b54109358014ff4e7826e0a97e
SHA1:
3d67a6c642aa8fdffcf41cd2fc723d1ed68353b2
SHA-256:
28d0b22a23f7e888dccd28c065b0fe936504b8f3e14a8d9c1cb9f46ed33ef716

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The Physical Disk Firmware Version Report

What is The Physical Disk Firmware Version Report?

It is a report that will compare the current running firmware against a list of current firmware for shipping and legacy Dell drive models.
Note: The comparison is only as up-to-date as the compare file. If the version of OMSA is aging a new version of the compare file hddfwver.csv can be downloaded at Dell.com

How can I run the report?

The report can be run on a per controller basis or globally for the entire system. For a global report select Storage > Information/Configuration > Global Tasks > Physical Disk Firmware Version Report > Execute
For a per controller report click the Controller > Information/Configuration > Available Reports > Physical Disk Firmware Version Report > Execute

Can I update the comparison file without updating OpenManage? Yes.
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Dell Physical Disk Firmware Version Report
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.

How do I update the comparison file?

7) Replace the existing hddfwver.csv file with the new file. The locations under Windows "c:\Program Files (x86)\Dell\SysMgt\sm\hddfwver.csv" and under Linux "/opt/dell/srvadmin/etc/srvadmin-stroage/hddfwver.csv"

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