Where is 2.8.0 upgrade for PERC controller?

Question

I am updating the Array Manager software to version 3.5.0 for my Powervault 770N.  The readme.txt mentions having to upgrade my PERC3 ROMB controller to version 2.8.0 in order to meet the minimum specifications.  When running the setup for the program it also does a check to verify that installed BIOSes and other drivers meet at least a minimum requirement and it also is telling me that I currently have version 2.7.1 and it needs version 2.8.0. I cannot find the downloadable for this file.  Can someone tell me where I can find it?

DELL-Mark A · Answer

Hi,

The version 2.8 firmware and drivers are not yet downloadable, however they are included with the Array Manager download. The install program will upgrade these components automatically (if possible).

http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/software/smarrman/marb35/en/install.htm#1136192

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Message Edited by DELL-Mark A on 03-12-2004 08:23 AM

Orca_123 · Answer

Would you know an approximate date as to when it may be available?

I have a PERC 2 with v.2.7.1 firmware on it, but v.2.8.0 drivers in Windows 2003 from the latest Array Manager download.

I notice that I'm running into SCSI timeout errors and the occasional pause during large disk writes/reads and I'm hoping that the firmware update will smooth these out.

Thanks!

Message Edited by Orca_123 on 03-14-2004 08:57 PM

DELL-Mark A · Answer

Hi,

The Version 2.8 upgrades should be available separately for download in mid April.

It is my understanding the Array Manager should also upgrade the firmware to version 2.8.

Array Manager Documentation:
http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/software/smarrman/marb35/en/index.htm

Message Edited by DELL-Mark A on 03-15-2004 10:12 AM

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jetkins · Answer

Apropos of this... where can I download the latest Array Manager?  I can't seem to find it in any of the categories offered when I search using my service tag.

DELL-Mark A · Answer

Hi jetkins,

The latest version of the Array Manager can be downloaded here:

Dell OpenManage Array Manager NW, 2000, 2003, v.3.5.0.555.4, A02
FileName: a350a02.exe [78 MB] &nbspRelease Date: 2-23-2004

Note: &nbspThe Adaptec based Perc drivers / firmware, version 2.8 have now been released as separate downloads.

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jetkins · Answer

Thanks!

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Where is 2.8.0 upgrade for PERC controller?

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