Western Digital Corp SN730 PCIe NVMe Solid-State Drive Firmware Update
Restart required 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 package contains the firmware for the Western Digital Corp SN730 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB, Revision 11170012. Storage firmware is a microcode that is embedded on storage devices such as hard drives or solid state drives. The firmware manages the functionality of the devices. It is recommended that you update this firmware using Dell Update or Dell Command Update.
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Fixes & Enhancements
- Enhanced the drive thermal and power management.
- Enhanced the overall drive performance.
- Improved the stability and compatibility of the solid state drive (SSD) during low-power mode state.
Read More- Enhanced the overall drive performance.
- Improved the stability and compatibility of the solid state drive (SSD) during low-power mode state.
Version
1117.0012, A00
Release date
29 Sept 2021
Download Type
Firmware
Category
Storage
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 View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Western-Digital-Corp-SN730-PCIe-NVMe-Solid-State_WVWCD_WIN64_1117.0012_A00_01.EXE
File Size: 14.61 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:
7c4b7112fcfaf215285ea820f8a3dce2
SHA1:
72f17cbfa7ae18500e357f6f264b7d1e2aacbbcc
SHA-256:
5b594e8c170c50a12a643b90f6f470f1dc3d35f6b3e99df3880337e770b793ac
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Important Information
Dell Technologies recommends that you update this firmware using Dell Update or Dell Command Update. Ensure that you back up your data before performing this update. Do not interrupt your system during the firmware upgrade process. If the firmware upgrade process is interrupted, the solid state drive may not function properly.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 11
Windows 10, 64-bit
Applies to
WESTERN DIGITAL SN730 1TB PCIE NVME 2280 SSD (CLASS 40)
WESTERN DIGITAL SN730 256G PCIE NVME 2280 SSD (CLASS 40)
WESTERN DIGITAL SN730 512G PCIE NVME 2280 SSD (CLASS 40)
Installation instructions
Note:
Before updating this firmware, ensure that you back up the data in the system and close all open applications. It is also recommended to connect the power cable when it is not a desktop and disconnect all external storage devices.
Dell Update Package Instructions
Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, 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 the information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Note- If the Extract button is selected instead of Install, perform the following steps to complete the update:
1. Choose the extract location.
2. Close the Dell Update Package window.
3. From a command window, change directory to the location where files were extracted and run the following command: WD11170012.exe
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Before updating this firmware, ensure that you back up the data in the system and close all open applications. It is also recommended to connect the power cable when it is not a desktop and disconnect all external storage devices.
Dell Update Package Instructions
Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, 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 the information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Note- If the Extract button is selected instead of Install, perform the following steps to complete the update:
1. Choose the extract location.
2. Close the Dell Update Package window.
3. From a command window, change directory to the location where files were extracted and run the following command: WD11170012.exe
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
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