Dell PowerVault ML6000, v.Library FW: 571G.GS002 LTO3 FW: 93G0 LT04 FW: 94D4, A11
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes and Enhancements:
- Updates for ML6000 Library Service Utility
- Updates for ML6000 Library Firmware
- Updates for LTO3 Tape Drive Firmware
- Updates for ML6000 LTO4 Tape Drive Firmware
Read More- Updates for ML6000 Library Service Utility
- Updates for ML6000 Library Firmware
- Updates for LTO3 Tape Drive Firmware
- Updates for ML6000 LTO4 Tape Drive Firmware
Version
Library FW: 571G.GS002 LTO3 FW: 93G0 LT04 FW: 94, A11
Release date
06 Sept 2012
Download Type
Firmware
Category
Tape Automation
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: ZipPack External
File Name: DELL_POWERVAULT--ML6000_A11_R231880.exe
File Size: 48.98 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.
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MD5:
b5a96db28bb3e639e8ca46dd5d6bffa3
SHA1:
d1eec3bb9b934810244405ed9e392ededd52474b
SHA-256:
fa4d9a4b6e58e2bf8f7ff66d4369e73d467ce3e1063d75651c0d90f937f40af7
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
For detailed step-by-step instructions for upgrading ML6000 library or LTO3/LTO4 tape drive firmware, view the readme bundled with this release.
Supported Operating Systems
Red Hat® Ent Linux 3
Windows Server 2008 x64
Red Hat® Ent Linux 4
Suse Linux ES 9
Suse Linux ES 10
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5
Windows Server 2008 x86
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 x64
Applies to
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6Gbps SAS HBA
KIT,ACC,ADVR,ML6000,5U
KIT,CHAS,HB,6010,1LTO3,SCSI,2E
KIT,CHAS,HB,6010,1LTO4,SAS,2E
KIT,CHAS,HB,6010,1LTO5,SAS,2E
KIT,CHAS,HB,6010,2LTO3,SCSI,2E
KIT,CHAS,HB,6010,2LTO4,SAS,2E
KIT,CHAS,HB,6010,2LTO5,SAS,2E
KIT,CHAS,HB,ML6010,1LTO3,FC,2E
KIT,CHAS,HB,ML6010,1LTO4,FC,2E
KIT,CHAS,HB,ML6010,1LTO5,FC
KIT,CHAS,HB,ML6010,1LTO5,FC,2E
KIT,CHAS,HB,ML6010,1LTO5,SAS
KIT,CHAS,HB,ML6010,2LTO3,FC,2E
KIT,CHAS,HB,ML6010,2LTO4,FC,2E
KIT,CHAS,HB,ML6010,2LTO5,FC
KIT,CHAS,HB,ML6010,2LTO5,FC,2E
KIT,CHAS,HB,ML6010,2LTO5,SAS
KIT,CHAS,HB,ML6010,LTO31FCR1.2
KIT,CHAS,HB,ML6010,LTO32FCR1.2
KIT,CHAS,HB,ML6010,LTO4,1FC1.3
KIT,CHAS,HB,ML6010,LTO4,2FC1.3
KIT,CHAS,HB,ML6010,LTO41SAS1.3
KIT,CHAS,HB,ML6010,LTO42SAS1.3
KIT,CHAS,HBML6010LTO31SCSIR1.2
KIT,CHAS,HBML6010LTO32SCSIR1.2
KIT,CHAS,ML6000,EM,9U,1.2,2E
KIT,CHAS,ML6000,EM,9U,1.2,ROHS
KIT,CHAS,ML6020,14U,1.2,R
KIT,CHAS,ML6020,14U,2E
KIT,CHAS,ML6030,23U,1.2,R
KIT,CHAS,ML6030,23U,2E
KIT,CHAS,TB,MET,ML6010,1SCSI
KIT,CHAS,TB,ML6010,LTO3,1FC
KIT,CHAS,TB,ML6010,LTO3,2FC
KIT,CHAS,TB,ML6010,LTO3,2SCSI
KIT,CHAS,TB,ML6020,LTO3,14U
KIT,TB,DR,FC,LTO3,4GB,ML6000,R
ML6000
Installation instructions
Running the PowerVault ML6000 Library Service Utility
NOTE: This utility needs to be run only on ML6000 libraries that are upgrading from firmware version 320G.GS004. This utility MUST be run before attempting firmware upgrade from 320G.GS004 to any later version
The library utility can be executed from any host server running Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, or XP. Follow the steps below to install and run the utility.
a. Browse to the file you downloaded from http://support.dell.com and extracted to x:\dell\drivers\R231880\Utility\ where x: is the system root.
b. Double-click on the ML6000LibraryServiceUtilityInstall.exe and click the Next button.
c. Verify the installation path and click the Install button to proceed with the installation of the utility.
After the installation is complete, click on the Start menu and navigate to Programs ML6000 Library Service Utility. Click the shortcut to start the utility.
Once the utility has opened, click on the Wizards menu and select ML6000 Library Update Fix.
Ensure to read through all of the instructions in each window. Click the Next button until reaching the Get Library Address screen.
Enter the IP Address and admin password of the ML6000 unit to which you want the update applied. Click Next.
To apply the update, click the Perform ML6000 Library Update Fix button.
NOTE: If you enter in an invalid IP address or incorrect admin password in the previous step, the update will fail and a dialog message box will appear stating the SFTP login has failed. Press the Back button to confirm and re-enter the correct IP address or admin password.
CAUTION: After the update process starts, you must wait until it completes. Do not attempt to interrupt the process in any way. Loss of library operability could occur.
If the update was applied successfully a dialog box will appear stating the fix was successful and the library will be rebooted.
Upgrading the PowerVault ML6000 Library Firmware
Update the library application firmware using the Update Library Firmware command on the Tools menu on the Web client.
a. Browse to the firmware file that you downloaded from http://support.dell.com and extracted to x:\dell\drivers\R231880\Library\ where x: is the system root and apply the selection.
CAUTION: After the update process starts, you must wait until it completes. Do not attempt to interrupt the process in any way. Loss of data or library operability could occur.
A dialog box appears informing you that the library will reboot to update the library firmware.
After the library has rebooted, log in to the library and open the About Library report to verify that the library firmware was updated.
The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows:
a. From the Web client, select Reports About ML6000.
b. From the operator panel, select Tools About Library.
Save the library configuration.
NOTE: This utility needs to be run only on ML6000 libraries that are upgrading from firmware version 320G.GS004. This utility MUST be run before attempting firmware upgrade from 320G.GS004 to any later version
The library utility can be executed from any host server running Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, or XP. Follow the steps below to install and run the utility.
a. Browse to the file you downloaded from http://support.dell.com and extracted to x:\dell\drivers\R231880\Utility\ where x: is the system root.
b. Double-click on the ML6000LibraryServiceUtilityInstall.exe and click the Next button.
c. Verify the installation path and click the Install button to proceed with the installation of the utility.
After the installation is complete, click on the Start menu and navigate to Programs ML6000 Library Service Utility. Click the shortcut to start the utility.
Once the utility has opened, click on the Wizards menu and select ML6000 Library Update Fix.
Ensure to read through all of the instructions in each window. Click the Next button until reaching the Get Library Address screen.
Enter the IP Address and admin password of the ML6000 unit to which you want the update applied. Click Next.
To apply the update, click the Perform ML6000 Library Update Fix button.
NOTE: If you enter in an invalid IP address or incorrect admin password in the previous step, the update will fail and a dialog message box will appear stating the SFTP login has failed. Press the Back button to confirm and re-enter the correct IP address or admin password.
CAUTION: After the update process starts, you must wait until it completes. Do not attempt to interrupt the process in any way. Loss of library operability could occur.
If the update was applied successfully a dialog box will appear stating the fix was successful and the library will be rebooted.
Upgrading the PowerVault ML6000 Library Firmware
Update the library application firmware using the Update Library Firmware command on the Tools menu on the Web client.
a. Browse to the firmware file that you downloaded from http://support.dell.com and extracted to x:\dell\drivers\R231880\Library\ where x: is the system root and apply the selection.
CAUTION: After the update process starts, you must wait until it completes. Do not attempt to interrupt the process in any way. Loss of data or library operability could occur.
A dialog box appears informing you that the library will reboot to update the library firmware.
After the library has rebooted, log in to the library and open the About Library report to verify that the library firmware was updated.
The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows:
a. From the Web client, select Reports About ML6000.
b. From the operator panel, select Tools About Library.
Save the library configuration.
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