Dell SAS 6/IR Integrated Blades, v.00.20.46.00.06.14.10.00, A02
Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.SAS 6/iR Integrated Firmware for Blades
Firmware: 00.20.46.00
BIOS: 06.14.10.00
Firmware: 00.20.46.00
BIOS: 06.14.10.00
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Fixes & Enhancements
00.20.45.00.06.14.10.00: Initial Release.
00.20.46.00.06.14.10.00: This Firmware fix will eliminate a remote possibility where a controller would not be detected during POST and therefore would not allow the system to boot. This issue would only be seen on a system after a cold boot. A warm reboot will typically address the issue.
Note: If the Dell Update Package has been used to update the F/W two reboots may be required.
Read More00.20.46.00.06.14.10.00: This Firmware fix will eliminate a remote possibility where a controller would not be detected during POST and therefore would not allow the system to boot. This issue would only be seen on a system after a cold boot. A warm reboot will typically address the issue.
Note: If the Dell Update Package has been used to update the F/W two reboots may be required.
Version
00.20.46.00.06.14.10.00, A02
Release date
12 Feb 2008
Download Type
Firmware
Category
SAS RAID
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 32-Bit
File Name: FRMW_WIN_R171948.EXE
File Size: 1.96 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
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.
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MD5:
E24DAA8BF19E91BD6A725536EDB75CE7
File Format: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: BR171948.exe
File Size: 665.99 KB
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, then double-click it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
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MD5:
9865b9d7aef71e410fe7f3affd0c1f9b
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: FRMW_LX_R171948.BIN.sign
File Size: 194 Bytes
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Format Description:
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.
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MD5:
96E47BD053793C532281CB64A95AD047
File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: R171948.EXE
File Size: 550.78 KB
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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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File Format: External release notes
File Name: R171948.txt
File Size: 5.26 KB
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Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
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MD5:
02939b80c3db23df4374c52b52db7b98
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: FRMW_LX_R171948.BIN
File Size: 1.56 MB
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Format Description:
Dell Update Packages for Linux can be used as stand-alone applications that ensure that specific validation criteria are met, then apply an update.
Note: Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.
Note: Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.
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MD5:
1C978172FA4F04CEB1C1733F9EFF8F14
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Important Information
When viewing SATA physical disk properties from Ctrl-C or other management applications, Vendor Identification must be translated as "ATA" followed by blanks. Please see SATA translation specification, revision 5, pages 24-25 for more details.
When adding a SAS 6/iR controller to a system, either by physically adding an adapter or by enabling the integrated SAS controller in the system BIOS, the new controller may need to be added to the controller boot order in the SAS 6/iR BIOS configuration Utility. At POST, hit CTRL-C to enter the utility and verify or modify the controller boot order.
When adding a SAS 6/iR controller to a system, either by physically adding an adapter or by enabling the integrated SAS controller in the system BIOS, the new controller may need to be added to the controller boot order in the SAS 6/iR BIOS configuration Utility. At POST, hit CTRL-C to enter the utility and verify or modify the controller boot order.
Installation instructions
Instructions for BR171948.exe
NOTE: In order to create this diskette, this file must be downloaded to and executed on a system running Microsoft Windows.
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.
2. Run the executable file by double-clicking on the icon.
3. Click the Setup button.
4. Follow the directions to create the FlashBIOS update diskette.
5. Insert the created FlashBIOS update diskette in the target system.
6. Reboot the system.
7. When prompted, press the Y key to execute the FlashBIOS update.
8. Remove the diskette and reboot system.
Instructions for FRMW_LX_R171948.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_R171948.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_R171948.BIN from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for FRMW_LX_R171948.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_R171948.BIN.sign
Instructions for FRMW_WIN_R171948.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.
Instructions for R171948.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.
Extract Files
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file to unzip the download package
2. Click Continue.
3. Specify the location to unzip the files.
4. Click on the OK button to extract files.
After the files are extracted the message all files were successfully unzipped will appear.
5. Click the OK button to exit from the installer.
Instructions for R171948.txt:
1) Click Download now.
The File Download window appears.
2) Click the Save button.
The Save As window appears.
3) Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.
4) Click the Save button.
A progress meter moves as the download is completed.
5) If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.
6) Double click the Icon on your desktop for the newly saved file.
The Dell Bios Release Notes window appears.
NOTE: In order to create this diskette, this file must be downloaded to and executed on a system running Microsoft Windows.
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.
2. Run the executable file by double-clicking on the icon.
3. Click the Setup button.
4. Follow the directions to create the FlashBIOS update diskette.
5. Insert the created FlashBIOS update diskette in the target system.
6. Reboot the system.
7. When prompted, press the Y key to execute the FlashBIOS update.
8. Remove the diskette and reboot system.
Instructions for FRMW_LX_R171948.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_R171948.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_R171948.BIN from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for FRMW_LX_R171948.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_R171948.BIN.sign
Instructions for FRMW_WIN_R171948.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.
Instructions for R171948.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.
Extract Files
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file to unzip the download package
2. Click Continue.
3. Specify the location to unzip the files.
4. Click on the OK button to extract files.
After the files are extracted the message all files were successfully unzipped will appear.
5. Click the OK button to exit from the installer.
Instructions for R171948.txt:
1) Click Download now.
The File Download window appears.
2) Click the Save button.
The Save As window appears.
3) Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.
4) Click the Save button.
A progress meter moves as the download is completed.
5) If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.
6) Double click the Icon on your desktop for the newly saved file.
The Dell Bios Release Notes window appears.
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