Dell MD3000/MD3000i Hard Disk Drive Firmware Updates, A11
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Fixes & Enhancements
Please refer to readme for detailed list.
Read MoreVersion
A11, A11
Release date
04 Jan 2011
Download Type
Firmware
Category
Device Firmware
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.
Available formats
File Format: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: MD3000_MD3000i-HDD_FW_A11_R291590.zip
File Size: 44.07 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 an archive of files that may be decompressed to a directory on the hard drive. The installation can then be done from that directory.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
218bcd9935b3b7aa475f65ea98263336
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available
File Format: External release notes
File Name: Readme_A11_R291590.txt
File Size: 27.19 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:
110a9c622bf3f7cc2b44c6957860f8b9
SHA1:
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SHA-256:
Not available
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Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Installation instructions
Custom Instructions for Readme_A11_R291590.txt:
Instructions for Readme_A11_R291590.txt:
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 Release Notes window appears.
Custom Instructions for MD3000_MD3000i-HDD_FW_A11_R291590.zip:
Custom Instructions for MD3000_MD3000i-HDD_FW_A10_R291590.zip:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the .zip file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Windows Operating System Zip File Extraction Instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file to extract the download package (a separate utility is required for Windows 2000).
2. Extract the files to a desired location. After the files are extracted you will be informed of successful file extraction.
3. Exit the Zip file extraction utility, and/or navigate to file extraction location.
Linux Operating System Zip File Extraction Instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and extract the files with desired compression utility.
2. Extract the files to a desired location.
Example: Using the unzip utility to extract the files to the current directory could be achieved by using the following command: "unzip MD3000_MD3000i-HDD_FW_A11_R291590.zip"
3. Navigate to file extraction location.
Physical Disk Firmware Installation
To update Physical Disk firmware through a MD3000 or MD3000i enclosure please follow the steps below:
1 Click the "Support" tab, then click the "Download firmware" link.
2 From the Download firmware display, click the "Download Physical Disk Firmware" link. A dialog box lists the current physical disk firmware version in use.
3 Click the "Add" button to browse to the file that you want to download. By default, only firmware images that are compatible with physical disks in the storage array appear.
4 Click the file in the File Selection area and then click "OK".
5 If the file you selected is not valid or is incompatible with the physical
disks in the storage array, an error message appears. Click OK to close it, and select a compatible file.
6 Click "Transfer"....
7 A Confirm Download dialog box appears listing the current versions and the versions you selected of physical disk firmware. To complete the download, click "Yes".
Instructions for Readme_A11_R291590.txt:
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 Release Notes window appears.
Custom Instructions for MD3000_MD3000i-HDD_FW_A11_R291590.zip:
Custom Instructions for MD3000_MD3000i-HDD_FW_A10_R291590.zip:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the .zip file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Windows Operating System Zip File Extraction Instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file to extract the download package (a separate utility is required for Windows 2000).
2. Extract the files to a desired location. After the files are extracted you will be informed of successful file extraction.
3. Exit the Zip file extraction utility, and/or navigate to file extraction location.
Linux Operating System Zip File Extraction Instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and extract the files with desired compression utility.
2. Extract the files to a desired location.
Example: Using the unzip utility to extract the files to the current directory could be achieved by using the following command: "unzip MD3000_MD3000i-HDD_FW_A11_R291590.zip"
3. Navigate to file extraction location.
Physical Disk Firmware Installation
To update Physical Disk firmware through a MD3000 or MD3000i enclosure please follow the steps below:
1 Click the "Support" tab, then click the "Download firmware" link.
2 From the Download firmware display, click the "Download Physical Disk Firmware" link. A dialog box lists the current physical disk firmware version in use.
3 Click the "Add" button to browse to the file that you want to download. By default, only firmware images that are compatible with physical disks in the storage array appear.
4 Click the file in the File Selection area and then click "OK".
5 If the file you selected is not valid or is incompatible with the physical
disks in the storage array, an error message appears. Click OK to close it, and select a compatible file.
6 Click "Transfer"....
7 A Confirm Download dialog box appears listing the current versions and the versions you selected of physical disk firmware. To complete the download, click "Yes".
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