Seagate SAS ST973452SS and ST9146852SS firmware version HT04.

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This release contains firmware version HT04 for Seagate SAS (15K rpm 2.5" SAS) 73GB and 146GB Hard Drives. Vendor model numbers ST973452SS and ST9146852SS.
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Fixes & Enhancements

- Improved Error handling and error managment.
- Corrected write cache algorthium.
- Improvements enabled to allow better handling of non-sequential events in the write stream.
- Correct power management timers after media scan.
- Improved log page reporting and SMART status.
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Version

HT04, A02

Release date

20 May 2013

Download Type

Firmware

Category

SAS Drive

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: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: FRMW_WIN_R236889.EXE
File Size: 5.67 MB
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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.
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MD5:
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SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: FRMW_LX_R236889.BIN.sign
File Size: 194 Bytes
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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.
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MD5:
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SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: FRMW_LX_R236889.BIN
File Size: 4.95 MB
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MD5:
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SHA-256:
89e3f179b795597a69a3e4b7a66b8bb8e6089bef5a303e5fbf625afae91230f6

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Important Information - External:
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.
HD,146G,SAS,15K,2.5,SGT,HORNET
HD,73G,SAS,15K,2.5,SGT,HORNET
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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.

Detailed Instructions

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.

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