Dell MD3000i iSCSI RAID Controller, v.07.35.31.60, A08
Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.#######################################################################
Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3000i Firmware Generation 2
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Contents
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1. Files included in this package
2. Fixes / Enhancements
3. Important Information
4. Firmware upgrade instructions
5. MD1000 Firmware upgrade instructions
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1. Files included in this package
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Included in your firmware package are the following files:
Dual_Controller_MD3000i_N1532-735890-005.dlp :
Duplex NVSRAM for MD3000i configured with two
controllers
Single_Controller_MD3000i_N1532-735890-905.dlp :
Simplex NVSRAM for MD3000i configured with a single controller
MD3000i_FW_RC_07353160_1532.dlp : RAID Controller Firmware
MD1000_A04.bin: MD1000 Firmware
MD3000i_CFW_NVSRAMReadme.txt: Readme/Upgrade instructions
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2. Fixes / Enhancements
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07.35.31.60
- New OS support for Windows 2008 R2 Server, SLES 11, SLES 10 U3,
RHEL 4.8, RHEL 5.4.
- Modular Disk Storage Manager enhancements.
Additionally, the following issues have been fixed:
- Excessive Destination Driver Errors with no component listed on
2nd gen firmware
- BBU Learn Cycle fails in Simplex mode
- Learn Cycle failing as “incomplete”
- NX1950 Solution losing connectivity to every device on the network
- Hitachi SATA HDD firmware failing to update
- ESX host with CHAP enabled causes reboot loop when updating to
2nd gen firmware.
- MPP Virtual HBA Driver issue with Oracle ASM
- 2nd gen firmware upgrade utility does not display double byte
characters properly
Please refer to the Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3000i RAID Enclosure Hardware
Owner's Manual for removal and installation instructions.
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3. Important Information
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NOTICE: Prior generation firmware is indicated by version that begins
with 06.xx.xx.xx, and the Generation 2 firmware starts with
07.xx.xx.xx. Existing hardware can be upgraded to the Generation 2
firmware. If updating from 06.xx.xx.xx version to 07.xx.xx.xx version,
the upgrade is one way only; it is not possible to return to prior
generation after starting this upgrade procedure.
NOTICE: Ensure that all Dell™ PowerVault™ MD1000 expansion enclosures
being connected to the MD3000i are updated to the latest Dell™
PowerVault™ MD1000 EMM Firmware from support.dell.com. Dell™
PowerVault™ MD1000 EMM Firmware version A03 is the minimum required
firmware level to support connection to the MD3000i array; attaching
an MD1000 with unsupported firmware causes an uncertified condition to
exist on the array. See the updated Hardware Owner's Manual on
http://support.dell.com for more information.
NOTICE: Ensure to check the MD3000i system support matrix on
support.dell.com prior to connecting MD1000 enclosures to an MD3000i
to ensure supported drives and firmware versions are used.
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4. Firmware upgrade instructions
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IMPORTANT: It is highly recommended to gather support information from
the "Support" tab of the MD Storage Manager prior to performing any
firmware upgrade operations. This can also be achieved through the SMcli
using the 'save storageArray supportData file="filename"' command.
NOTICE: If upgrading from 06.xx.xx.xx version to 07.
Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3000i Firmware Generation 2
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Contents
======================================================================
1. Files included in this package
2. Fixes / Enhancements
3. Important Information
4. Firmware upgrade instructions
5. MD1000 Firmware upgrade instructions
======================================================================
1. Files included in this package
======================================================================
Included in your firmware package are the following files:
Dual_Controller_MD3000i_N1532-735890-005.dlp :
Duplex NVSRAM for MD3000i configured with two
controllers
Single_Controller_MD3000i_N1532-735890-905.dlp :
Simplex NVSRAM for MD3000i configured with a single controller
MD3000i_FW_RC_07353160_1532.dlp : RAID Controller Firmware
MD1000_A04.bin: MD1000 Firmware
MD3000i_CFW_NVSRAMReadme.txt: Readme/Upgrade instructions
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2. Fixes / Enhancements
======================================================================
07.35.31.60
- New OS support for Windows 2008 R2 Server, SLES 11, SLES 10 U3,
RHEL 4.8, RHEL 5.4.
- Modular Disk Storage Manager enhancements.
Additionally, the following issues have been fixed:
- Excessive Destination Driver Errors with no component listed on
2nd gen firmware
- BBU Learn Cycle fails in Simplex mode
- Learn Cycle failing as “incomplete”
- NX1950 Solution losing connectivity to every device on the network
- Hitachi SATA HDD firmware failing to update
- ESX host with CHAP enabled causes reboot loop when updating to
2nd gen firmware.
- MPP Virtual HBA Driver issue with Oracle ASM
- 2nd gen firmware upgrade utility does not display double byte
characters properly
Please refer to the Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3000i RAID Enclosure Hardware
Owner's Manual for removal and installation instructions.
======================================================================
3. Important Information
======================================================================
NOTICE: Prior generation firmware is indicated by version that begins
with 06.xx.xx.xx, and the Generation 2 firmware starts with
07.xx.xx.xx. Existing hardware can be upgraded to the Generation 2
firmware. If updating from 06.xx.xx.xx version to 07.xx.xx.xx version,
the upgrade is one way only; it is not possible to return to prior
generation after starting this upgrade procedure.
NOTICE: Ensure that all Dell™ PowerVault™ MD1000 expansion enclosures
being connected to the MD3000i are updated to the latest Dell™
PowerVault™ MD1000 EMM Firmware from support.dell.com. Dell™
PowerVault™ MD1000 EMM Firmware version A03 is the minimum required
firmware level to support connection to the MD3000i array; attaching
an MD1000 with unsupported firmware causes an uncertified condition to
exist on the array. See the updated Hardware Owner's Manual on
http://support.dell.com for more information.
NOTICE: Ensure to check the MD3000i system support matrix on
support.dell.com prior to connecting MD1000 enclosures to an MD3000i
to ensure supported drives and firmware versions are used.
======================================================================
4. Firmware upgrade instructions
======================================================================
IMPORTANT: It is highly recommended to gather support information from
the "Support" tab of the MD Storage Manager prior to performing any
firmware upgrade operations. This can also be achieved through the SMcli
using the 'save storageArray supportData file="filename"' command.
NOTICE: If upgrading from 06.xx.xx.xx version to 07.
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Fixes & Enhancements
07.35.31.60
- New OS support for Windows 2008 R2 Server, SLES 11, SLES 10 U3,
RHEL 4.8, RHEL 5.4.
- Modular Disk Storage Manager enhancements.
Additionally, the following issues have been fixed:
- Excessive Destination Driver Errors with no component listed on
2nd gen firmware
- BBU Learn Cycle fails in Simplex mode
- Learn Cycle failing as “incomplete”
- NX1950 Solution losing connectivity to every device on the network
- Hitachi SATA HDD firmware failing to update
- ESX host with CHAP enabled causes reboot loop when updating to
2nd gen firmware.
- MPP Virtual HBA Driver issue with Oracle ASM
- 2nd gen firmware upgrade utility does not display double byte
characters properly
Please refer to the Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3000i RAID Enclosure Hardware
Owner's Manual for removal and installation instructions.
Read More- New OS support for Windows 2008 R2 Server, SLES 11, SLES 10 U3,
RHEL 4.8, RHEL 5.4.
- Modular Disk Storage Manager enhancements.
Additionally, the following issues have been fixed:
- Excessive Destination Driver Errors with no component listed on
2nd gen firmware
- BBU Learn Cycle fails in Simplex mode
- Learn Cycle failing as “incomplete”
- NX1950 Solution losing connectivity to every device on the network
- Hitachi SATA HDD firmware failing to update
- ESX host with CHAP enabled causes reboot loop when updating to
2nd gen firmware.
- MPP Virtual HBA Driver issue with Oracle ASM
- 2nd gen firmware upgrade utility does not display double byte
characters properly
Please refer to the Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3000i RAID Enclosure Hardware
Owner's Manual for removal and installation instructions.
Version
07.35.31.60, A08
Release date
07 Oct 2009
Download Type
Firmware
Category
iSCSI 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.
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File Format: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: DELL_MD3000i-iSCSI-RAID-CONTROL_A08_R242527.zip
File Size: 14.14 MB
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MD5:
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By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
NOTICE: Prior generation firmware is indicated by version that begins
with 06.xx.xx.xx, and the Generation 2 firmware starts with
07.xx.xx.xx. Existing hardware can be upgraded to the Generation 2
firmware. If updating from 06.xx.xx.xx version to 07.xx.xx.xx version,
the upgrade is one way only; it is not possible to return to prior
generation after starting this upgrade procedure.
NOTICE: If upgrading from 06.xx.xx.xx version to 07.xx.xx.xx version,
the MD Firmware Cross Generation Upgrade Utility must be used and all
I/O must be stopped prior to starting the download procedures. This
includes any services dependant on the array, including Microsoft
Cluster Services or database applications. The utility is installed
along with the latest version of the MD Storage Manager. Please find the
latest MD Storage Manager as part of the Resource CD iso image from
http://support.dell.com.
NOTICE: In non-English versions of the MD Firmware Cross Generation Upgrade Utility, it has been observed that the firmware may fail to activate after the download. While pending activation, the RAID Controller Modules will continue to operate at the previous firmware version. To activate the firmware, the following smCLI command must be used: SMcli [IP of Controller A] [IP of Controller B] -c "activate storageArray firmware;" where [IP of Controller A] and [IP of Controller B] are replaced with the actual IP addresses of the RAID Controller Modules.
NOTICE: Prior to performing the following steps, ensure that all data has
been backed up.
NOTICE: Ensure that all Dell™ PowerVault™ MD1000 expansion enclosures
being connected to the MD3000i are updated to the latest Dell™
PowerVault™ MD1000 EMM Firmware from support.dell.com. Dell™
PowerVault™ MD1000 EMM Firmware version A03 is the minimum required
firmware level to support connection to the MD3000i array; attaching
an MD1000 with unsupported firmware causes an uncertified condition to
exist on the array. See the updated Hardware Owner's Manual on
http://support.dell.com for more information.
NOTICE: Ensure to check the MD3000i system support matrix on
support.dell.com prior to connecting MD1000 enclosures to an MD3000i
to ensure supported drives and firmware versions are used.
NOTICE: Dynamic Capacity Expansion is limited by the cache size of the
controller and is supported up to 15 drives for up to 256KiB segment size.
Note that 128KiB and 256KiB are the default segment sizes. Dynamic
Capacity Expansion(DCE) is not supported with segment sizes > 256KB.
with 06.xx.xx.xx, and the Generation 2 firmware starts with
07.xx.xx.xx. Existing hardware can be upgraded to the Generation 2
firmware. If updating from 06.xx.xx.xx version to 07.xx.xx.xx version,
the upgrade is one way only; it is not possible to return to prior
generation after starting this upgrade procedure.
NOTICE: If upgrading from 06.xx.xx.xx version to 07.xx.xx.xx version,
the MD Firmware Cross Generation Upgrade Utility must be used and all
I/O must be stopped prior to starting the download procedures. This
includes any services dependant on the array, including Microsoft
Cluster Services or database applications. The utility is installed
along with the latest version of the MD Storage Manager. Please find the
latest MD Storage Manager as part of the Resource CD iso image from
http://support.dell.com.
NOTICE: In non-English versions of the MD Firmware Cross Generation Upgrade Utility, it has been observed that the firmware may fail to activate after the download. While pending activation, the RAID Controller Modules will continue to operate at the previous firmware version. To activate the firmware, the following smCLI command must be used: SMcli [IP of Controller A] [IP of Controller B] -c "activate storageArray firmware;" where [IP of Controller A] and [IP of Controller B] are replaced with the actual IP addresses of the RAID Controller Modules.
NOTICE: Prior to performing the following steps, ensure that all data has
been backed up.
NOTICE: Ensure that all Dell™ PowerVault™ MD1000 expansion enclosures
being connected to the MD3000i are updated to the latest Dell™
PowerVault™ MD1000 EMM Firmware from support.dell.com. Dell™
PowerVault™ MD1000 EMM Firmware version A03 is the minimum required
firmware level to support connection to the MD3000i array; attaching
an MD1000 with unsupported firmware causes an uncertified condition to
exist on the array. See the updated Hardware Owner's Manual on
http://support.dell.com for more information.
NOTICE: Ensure to check the MD3000i system support matrix on
support.dell.com prior to connecting MD1000 enclosures to an MD3000i
to ensure supported drives and firmware versions are used.
NOTICE: Dynamic Capacity Expansion is limited by the cache size of the
controller and is supported up to 15 drives for up to 256KiB segment size.
Note that 128KiB and 256KiB are the default segment sizes. Dynamic
Capacity Expansion(DCE) is not supported with segment sizes > 256KB.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
ASSY,ENCL,CTL,DX,MD3000I
ASSY,ENCL,CTL,SPL,MD3000I
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5) If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.
Extract Files:
6) Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the open the zip file.
7) Unzip to extract the files to a specified location.
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 Release Notes appear.
Custom Instructions for DELL_MD3000i-iSCSI-RAID-CONTROL_A08_R242527.zip:
Download:
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.
Extract Files:
6) Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the open the zip file.
7) Unzip to extract the files to a specified location.
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