Western Digital MN1000S Series Hard Disk Drive Firmware Update

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This package contains the firmware for the Western Digital MN1000S 1 TB Hard Drive, Revision 02.01A02. 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.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Fixed the issue where the system stops responding with an error message.

Enhancement:
- Improved free fall sensor support.
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Version

02.01A02, A00

Release date

27 Nov 2017

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Storage

Importance

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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: ZipPack External
File Name: WD MN1000S X7KJT_ZPE.exe
File Size: 3.1 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
f12b6e4fa125c044fe45d94bed9ec63a
SHA1:
0cfcdfe1b2c9e6c0b8f5b25d10f810e353eda7c5
SHA-256:
cbf2a813b96cb718c575a8fdf034fb769d13a2421383321755c51eb519b4fa1e

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It is recommended 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.
Windows 7, 32-bit
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WD MN1000S 2.5" 1T 5400RPM SATA HDD
WD MN1000S 2.5" 1T 5400RPM SATA HDD
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.

Download
1. Click Download File and follow the remaining prompts to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Run to unzip the download package into your hard drive.
3. The file explorer will open pointing to the directory containing the download package. Please take note of the path.

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Firmware upgrade through the Windows utility

Procedure
1. Save WDC FW Update Package (WD MN1000S X7KJT _ZPE.exe)to the designated folder
2. Execute unzip
3. Double click WD7221.exe file as administrator privilege
4. Follow GUI instruction and wait for FW Update complete or successful message
5. Run ePSA to check the drive firmware details. To do so, perform the following steps:
- Press the F12 key at the Dell logo while booting.
- Go to Diagnostics and check the drive firmware details under System Configuration.

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