Dell PowerVault ME5 Series Storage Controller Firmware ME5.1.1.0.5
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Driver Id : PNP2D
Importance : Recommended
Version : ME5.1.1.0.5, A02 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version
Release Date : 18 Jan 2023
Download Type : Software Utilities
Category : Storage Controller
ME50XX Controller firmware
Download Files
File Name: ME5.1.1.0.5_enc.zip
File size: 221.58 MB
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MD5: b8c503c34b3b53a0f5aad9712cbc8cfb
SHA1: 6a83f1f55af6763d2c63f7aae2edb70f8e36a1d3
SHA-256: b7fbd4db07756d0258bc20412bc951aeae2b6d7ad01c6d56d95320455775c4d8
Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
FMW-59275 Auto-map commands missing in CLI.
FMW-58631 Documentation SMTP notification email user password CLI and Admin guide lacking info
FMW-57459/FMW-60782 Installation and updates Unable to update the ME4 new NOR FLASH firmware to the ME5 firmware.
FMW-57637 Installation and updates SNMP stops responding 24 hrs after upgrade.
FMW-59285 LED indications Health LED amber turns on even when no fault is present.
FMW-56899 OEM OEM ME5 Software branding: Product ID does not change
FMW-57103 Replication and snapshots On rare occasion, a replication schedule cannot be created from the latestgeneration storage system to a compatible previous-generation storage system.
FMW-57613 Replication and snapshots Snapshot 'creation date/time' not consistent with the reset time.
FMW-58818 Replication and snapshots The snapshot schedule is not working properly in some situation
FMW-57811 Security Email password appears in clear text in spawner file
Enhancement:
Add the capability to use the external Lightweight Directory Access Protocol LDAP services on Windows systems for user authentication and authorization.
Update ESE to version 4.x.
FMW-59275 Auto-map commands missing in CLI.
FMW-58631 Documentation SMTP notification email user password CLI and Admin guide lacking info
FMW-57459/FMW-60782 Installation and updates Unable to update the ME4 new NOR FLASH firmware to the ME5 firmware.
FMW-57637 Installation and updates SNMP stops responding 24 hrs after upgrade.
FMW-59285 LED indications Health LED amber turns on even when no fault is present.
FMW-56899 OEM OEM ME5 Software branding: Product ID does not change
FMW-57103 Replication and snapshots On rare occasion, a replication schedule cannot be created from the latestgeneration storage system to a compatible previous-generation storage system.
FMW-57613 Replication and snapshots Snapshot 'creation date/time' not consistent with the reset time.
FMW-58818 Replication and snapshots The snapshot schedule is not working properly in some situation
FMW-57811 Security Email password appears in clear text in spawner file
Enhancement:
Add the capability to use the external Lightweight Directory Access Protocol LDAP services on Windows systems for user authentication and authorization.
Update ESE to version 4.x.
Important Information
This update is strongly recommended for all Dell PowerVault ME5 Series Storage Arrays. If the firmware update from version 1.0.1.0 to version 1.1.0.5 fails, follow the procedure in the Dell PowerVault ME5 Storage System Release Notes posted on the support website.
While upgrading from ME5.1.0.1.0 to any version, please disable - Partner Firmware Upgrade - option before proceeding.
While upgrading from ME5.1.0.1.0 to any version, please disable - Partner Firmware Upgrade - option before proceeding.
Compatible Systems
Supported Operating Systems
Citrix XenServer 7.0
Citrix XenServer 7.1
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 8
SUSE Linux ES 12
SuSE Linux ES 15
Windows Server 2019 LTSC
Windows Server 2022 LTSC
Windows Server 2016
VMware ESXi 6.7
VMware ESXi 7.0
Installation instructions
Before performing a firmware update, see Best practices for updating firmware. While upgrading from ME5.1.0.1.0 to any version, please disable - Partner Firmware Upgrade - option before proceeding. Both controllers must run the same firmware version. Storage systems with peer connections should run the same or compatible firmware versions.
In the System tab, the process to update firmware is to install firmware bundles obtained from Dell and then activate a particular bundle. For a dual-controller system, the following controller firmware-update scenarios are supported
-Automatic The partner firmware update PFU option is enabled the default. When you activate controller module firmware on one controller, the firmware is automatically copied over and activated on the partner controller first, and then activated on the current controller. PFU provides for updating expansion module firmware in similar fashion.
NOTE: Dell recommends enabling the PFU option for controller firmware updates. PFU is enabled by default and should remain enabled. Disable this option only if instructed to do so by a qualified service technician.
-Manual PFU is disabled. When you update controller module or enclosure IOM firmware on one controller, you must log into the partner controller and manually perform the same updates.
When a controller module is installed into an enclosure at the factory, the enclosure midplane serial number and firmware-update timestamp are recorded for each firmware component in controller flash memory, and will not be erased when the configuration is changed or is reset to defaults. These two pieces of data are not present in controller modules that are not factory-installed and are used as replacements. Updating controller firmware with the PFU option enabled will ensure that the same firmware version is installed in both controller modules. Access this option by clicking Settings-System-Properties-Firmware Properties.
PFU uses the following algorithm to determine which controller module will update its partner:
-If both controllers are running the same firmware version, no change is made.
-The controller installed first will send its configuration and settings to the partner controller. Similarly, if a controller is replaced, it will receive configuration information from the partner controller. In both cases, subsequent firmware update behavior for both controllers is determined by the system's unified PFU setting
-If both controllers were already installed in the system, then the controller with firmware installed first will send its configuration and settings to the partner controller.
-If both controllers are newly installed, then controller A is transferred to controller B.
To install a firmware bundle, follow the on-screen directions and Best practices for updating firmware.
To activate a firmware bundle, click its Activate this Version link to display the Activate Firmware dialog and then follow the on-screen directions to enable activation to proceed. As part of the activation process the system will perform these steps: check bundle integrity, check system health, update firmware on the partner controller module, restart the partner controller module, update firmware on the local controller module, and restart the local controller module.
After the local controller module has restarted, the PowerVault Manager login screen will reappear. After you log back in, the Maintenance-Firmware panel will show that the new firmware is active on the system. An alert will also be generated to inform you that the firmware has been upgraded.
In the System tab, the process to update firmware is to install firmware bundles obtained from Dell and then activate a particular bundle. For a dual-controller system, the following controller firmware-update scenarios are supported
-Automatic The partner firmware update PFU option is enabled the default. When you activate controller module firmware on one controller, the firmware is automatically copied over and activated on the partner controller first, and then activated on the current controller. PFU provides for updating expansion module firmware in similar fashion.
NOTE: Dell recommends enabling the PFU option for controller firmware updates. PFU is enabled by default and should remain enabled. Disable this option only if instructed to do so by a qualified service technician.
-Manual PFU is disabled. When you update controller module or enclosure IOM firmware on one controller, you must log into the partner controller and manually perform the same updates.
When a controller module is installed into an enclosure at the factory, the enclosure midplane serial number and firmware-update timestamp are recorded for each firmware component in controller flash memory, and will not be erased when the configuration is changed or is reset to defaults. These two pieces of data are not present in controller modules that are not factory-installed and are used as replacements. Updating controller firmware with the PFU option enabled will ensure that the same firmware version is installed in both controller modules. Access this option by clicking Settings-System-Properties-Firmware Properties.
PFU uses the following algorithm to determine which controller module will update its partner:
-If both controllers are running the same firmware version, no change is made.
-The controller installed first will send its configuration and settings to the partner controller. Similarly, if a controller is replaced, it will receive configuration information from the partner controller. In both cases, subsequent firmware update behavior for both controllers is determined by the system's unified PFU setting
-If both controllers were already installed in the system, then the controller with firmware installed first will send its configuration and settings to the partner controller.
-If both controllers are newly installed, then controller A is transferred to controller B.
To install a firmware bundle, follow the on-screen directions and Best practices for updating firmware.
To activate a firmware bundle, click its Activate this Version link to display the Activate Firmware dialog and then follow the on-screen directions to enable activation to proceed. As part of the activation process the system will perform these steps: check bundle integrity, check system health, update firmware on the partner controller module, restart the partner controller module, update firmware on the local controller module, and restart the local controller module.
After the local controller module has restarted, the PowerVault Manager login screen will reappear. After you log back in, the Maintenance-Firmware panel will show that the new firmware is active on the system. An alert will also be generated to inform you that the firmware has been upgraded.
Applies to
PowerVault ME Storage Array