Dell Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD CM6 Firmware Release
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
N/A
Enhancements:
Added PERC 12 Support
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Enhancements:
Added PERC 12 Support
Version
2.1.8, A03
Release date
10 Feb 2023
Download Type
Firmware
Category
Solid State 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
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Express-Flash-PCIe-SSD_Firmware_1PWHT_WN64_2.1.8_A03_01.EXE
File Size: 16.91 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:
19f3c3c99adf2d2e3f687566238b9e2f
SHA1:
840116e8cf68bd286f0d429acaae40353611b6a0
SHA-256:
f89b92835fe02361d0032de10147060a499e87f977d12ca5683bf4a1e312a85a
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Express-Flash-PCIe-SSD_Firmware_1PWHT_LN64_2.1.8_A03_01.BIN.sign
File Size: 226 Bytes
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
33a3cfa4fae227c27f4cd488d49df0f9
SHA1:
21b38ca01a0642afa54f6b54b4032da22b6235d4
SHA-256:
48cbe3cdc2901c10349b88ae595342b408a32bc27bd6ab3ebcf6d90527e482a0
File Format: External release notes
File Name: Express-Flash-PCIe-SSD_Firmware_1PWHT_2.1.8_A03.txt
File Size: 3.3 KB
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Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
94a01d54831c9085f19684aa31fb2ac0
SHA1:
10e7b1e4acda4b7d651720c2f52c6c25a3e5ab44
SHA-256:
62db2b1a29a936bec8b58a44d2816a80d5a15d87033633737996ce2316d8a88b
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Express-Flash-PCIe-SSD_Firmware_1PWHT_LN64_2.1.8_A03_01.BIN
File Size: 8.14 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
46b29ec89f343497fd83447ce744b7bb
SHA1:
750c30ae4f8da5320a2a61ac13bddb32ae4bfd78
SHA-256:
4deb48a1b48bddeb18c37bd3a35a29fa3db06d6cbdcea2f7a10da38afc0e1aa8
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Supported Operating Systems
AZURE STACK HCI
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
SuSE Linux ES 15
Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS
Ubuntu® Server 18.04 LTS
Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS
Windows Server 2019 LTSC
Windows Server 2022 LTSC
VMware ESXi 6.7
VMware ESXi 7.0
VMware ESXi 8.0
Applies to
Dell Express Flash NVMe 1.6TB (MU) 2.5 U.2 (CM6)
Dell Express Flash NVMe 1.92TB (RI) 2.5 U.2 (CM6)
Dell Express Flash NVMe 15.360TB (RI) 2.5 U.2 (CM6)
Dell Express Flash NVMe 3.2TB (MU) 2.5 U.2 (CM6)
Dell Express Flash NVMe 3.84TB (RI) 2.5 U.2 (CM6)
Dell Express Flash NVMe 6.4TB (MU) 2.5 U.2 (CM6)
Dell Express Flash NVMe 7.68TB (RI) 2.5 U.2 (CM6)
Installation instructions
Firmware Update using Dell Update Package (DUP)
Dell Update Package (Windows):
Download the executable from support.dell.com. This package can be executed from the operating system.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Click the "Install".
3. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Dell Update Package (RHEL/SLES):
Download the executable from support.dell.com. This package can be executed from the operating system.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and run the update by executing "./Express_Flash_PCIe-SSD_FRMW_LX_....BIN" from the shell.
2. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for Express_Flash_PCIe-SSD_FRMW_LX_....BIN.sign:
Download
Download the latest GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package from support.dell.com.
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
Installation
1. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do this once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, Express_Flash_PCIe-SSD_FRMW_LX_....BIN.sign
Dell Update Package (Windows):
Download the executable from support.dell.com. This package can be executed from the operating system.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Click the "Install".
3. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Dell Update Package (RHEL/SLES):
Download the executable from support.dell.com. This package can be executed from the operating system.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and run the update by executing "./Express_Flash_PCIe-SSD_FRMW_LX_....BIN" from the shell.
2. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for Express_Flash_PCIe-SSD_FRMW_LX_....BIN.sign:
Download
Download the latest GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package from support.dell.com.
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
Installation
1. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do this once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, Express_Flash_PCIe-SSD_FRMW_LX_....BIN.sign
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