Dell MD1000 Controller Card Firmware, v.A.03, A03

Driver Id : CVC4H

Importance : Urgent

Version : A.03, A03 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 02 Oct 2013

Download Type : Firmware

Category : Device Firmware

This enclosure firmware provides management functions for the PowerVault MD1000. These functions include SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) reporting to the host initiator, control of all enclosure LED indicators, and monitoring of all the enclosure's environmental elements.

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File Format: 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.

File Name: FRMW_WIN_R152015.EXE

File size: 1.94 MB

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MD5: 4E06379A41E6AFC203F7E52DB8767D54

File Format: 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.

File Name: FRMW_LX_R152015.BIN.sign

File size: 194 Bytes

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MD5: F295AA364513BF3FF22960CFAA205467

File Format: This file contains an ISO image used to create a CDROM. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, then create a CD using your preferred CD burning software.

File Name: R152015.iso

File size: 23.79 MB

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MD5: 2d31dca254fad6b151ad229b7b482756

File Format: This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.

File Name: R152015-Readme.txt

File size: 6.01 KB

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MD5: 35eadbe441ad4d48f47938d85edb1c71

File Format: Dell Update Packages for Linux can be used as stand-alone applications that ensure that specific validation criteria are met, then apply an update.
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File Name: FRMW_LX_R152015.BIN

File size: 1.51 MB

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MD5: F509D8B2D2E460A4DA464F9C66AC462A

Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
1. Fixes a rare case with Enclosure management module (EMM) controller that may not reset properly and not report to Enclosure management module (EMM) functions.
2. Fixes fan speed always running high when the power switch is turned off/on too quickly.
3. Fixes a rare case of Dell Update Package (DUP) not updating the firmware in daisy chained MD1000s.
4. Fixes an intermittent issue where the MD1000 unexpectedly shuts down.

Enhancements:
1. Added the Enclosure Logical Identifier (ELI) for future support of MD1000 attachment to the MD3000.

Important Information

This release is intended for MD1000 storage enclosureattached to a PERC5 RAID controller. MD1000's attached behind an MD3000 is not supported by the Dell Update Package (DUP). Please use the MD3000 firmware update utility, when available, to update MD1000 attached to MD3000.

1. WARNING: THE SERVER MUST BE REBOOTED AFTER UPDATING THE FIRMWARE ON MD1000 ENCLOSURES IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ENCLOSURE MANAGEMENT. ACCESS TO THE ENCLOSURES WILL BE LOST IF THE SERVER IS NOT REBOOTED.
2. WHEN PROMPTED FOR REBOOT AFTER UPDATE, SELECT YES

If you are considering expanding your MD3000 or MD1000 environment, please consult the MD Support Matrix (http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/md3000/en/supmatrx/SupportMatrix.pdf) for validated configurations. If your future MD3000 or MD1000 configuration is unsupported, please contact Dell Technical Support for assistance.

Installation instructions

Dell Update Package Instructions for FRMW_LX_R152015.BIN:

Download
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. Read over the release information presented by executing the "./FRMW_LX_R152015.BIN --version" command from the shell.
2. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Run the update by executing "./FRMW_LX_R152015.BIN" from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for FRMW_LX_R152015.BIN.sign:

Download
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. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, FRMW_LX_R152015.BIN.sign

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dell Update Package Instructions for FRMW_WIN_R152015.EXE:

Download

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.