Seagate NS29 for model number(s) ST2000NX0273.
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.This release contains firmware version NS29 for Seagate drives. Vendor model numbers ST2000NX0273.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
-Fix an issue where incorrect value for Current Phy Capabilities is returned after FW download
-Fix an issue where 02/04/1B is reported to HARD_RESET during Sanitize operation
-Fix an issue where HARD_RESET can be missed intermittently
-Fix an issue where 03/31/00 can result on power cycle or power on
-Fix an issue where drive does not transition to expected power state within set time
-Fix an issue where 05/26/99 is reported in response to Mode Select command
-Fix an issue where 04/44/00 is reported during seq. writes
-Fix issues related to Persistent Reservation feature support
-Fix an issue where SAS port stops responding duing rapid HARD_RESETs into both ports
-Fix an issue where incorrect Page Length is returned to LOG SENSE
-Fix an issue where Unit Attention is dropped on command following a MODE SELECT
-Fix an issue where unexpected 01/03 is reported instead of 01/03 for recovered write error
-Fix issues where assert event can result
-Fix issues where command timeout can result
-Fix an issue where bus hang event can result
-Fix issues where IOEDC error can result
Enhancements:
-Performance imrpvoements for certain workload scenarios
-Improve status reporting/logging accuracy
-Improvements for general interface protocol compliance
Read More-Fix an issue where incorrect value for Current Phy Capabilities is returned after FW download
-Fix an issue where 02/04/1B is reported to HARD_RESET during Sanitize operation
-Fix an issue where HARD_RESET can be missed intermittently
-Fix an issue where 03/31/00 can result on power cycle or power on
-Fix an issue where drive does not transition to expected power state within set time
-Fix an issue where 05/26/99 is reported in response to Mode Select command
-Fix an issue where 04/44/00 is reported during seq. writes
-Fix issues related to Persistent Reservation feature support
-Fix an issue where SAS port stops responding duing rapid HARD_RESETs into both ports
-Fix an issue where incorrect Page Length is returned to LOG SENSE
-Fix an issue where Unit Attention is dropped on command following a MODE SELECT
-Fix an issue where unexpected 01/03 is reported instead of 01/03 for recovered write error
-Fix issues where assert event can result
-Fix issues where command timeout can result
-Fix an issue where bus hang event can result
-Fix issues where IOEDC error can result
Enhancements:
-Performance imrpvoements for certain workload scenarios
-Improve status reporting/logging accuracy
-Improvements for general interface protocol compliance
Version
NS29, A00
Release date
24 May 2017
Download Type
Firmware
Category
SAS Drive
Importance
RecommendedDell 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 64-Bit.
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_N6GHX_WN64_NS29_A00.EXE
File Size: 13.72 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
b419587452b4f925a441d1c3c8c7f080
SHA1:
2c76cfce99f7302a863833e94647651c89ef8f21
SHA-256:
a641ef690259f2899b392d651f9b1d8849dfa6ff9e5503ad0a125d3a075f48b2
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_N6GHX_LN_NS29_A00.BIN.sign
File Size: 194 Bytes
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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:
25a0345bbbdaf8376e472013cc8109bf
SHA1:
73fd6a4393a94c288f4e4fbe3a64abef3c338a68
SHA-256:
79b7fff15452e2360530823e074b8d59ed1916b4204036989949ce7fed122b9c
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_N6GHX_WN32_NS29_A00.EXE
File Size: 9.04 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:
ad81a1e3808e02f952fb229c68a57782
SHA1:
66365cd9291800c8ae01d2d62ef7049fff906b17
SHA-256:
90e0c41f9a2e71e4ae133072b28d621aef955b134246069c57f326f268eb10b9
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_N6GHX_LN_NS29_A00.BIN
File Size: 6.49 MB
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Format Description:
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MD5:
31967234fba3921ae039034b832b6b93
SHA1:
641d5087d69ea962b96108ed274b5fd9a88fa58a
SHA-256:
9fbfaf71274ae636eff6314b6648d05640a52af07b828cbd605a4533bbe8de48
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Important Information
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.
There is an architectural constraint with Dell DUP HDD firmware update utility, related to system memory utilization, which is typically encountered on systems with minimal system memory, memory-intensive configurations, multiple RAID controllers, or memory-intensive applications. This issue is typically reported as - The operation was not successful because the device buffer write has failed. And will result in an aborted attempt to update firmware on the identified HDD. Error codes associated with this failure mode include 8009 and 8017. Once an error is detected, the update session is aborted. There is no data integrity or data availability risk associated with this issue. Subsequent attempts to update the HDD firmware may succeed, particularly if system resources are freed up.
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.
There is an architectural constraint with Dell DUP HDD firmware update utility, related to system memory utilization, which is typically encountered on systems with minimal system memory, memory-intensive configurations, multiple RAID controllers, or memory-intensive applications. This issue is typically reported as - The operation was not successful because the device buffer write has failed. And will result in an aborted attempt to update firmware on the identified HDD. Error codes associated with this failure mode include 8009 and 8017. Once an error is detected, the update session is aborted. There is no data integrity or data availability risk associated with this issue. Subsequent attempts to update the HDD firmware may succeed, particularly if system resources are freed up.
Supported Operating Systems
Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
Windows Server 2008 x64
Suse Linux ES 10
Windows Server 2012
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5.2
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2008 x86
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2016
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Applies to
SEAGATE AVENGER 2.5 2TB 7.2K SAS12 512e
Installation instructions
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.
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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