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File Format: 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.
File Name: FRMW_WIN_R168480.EXE
File size: 1.87 MB
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MD5: 35B347F426EACACB58BE3BFCD9DF2521
File Format: 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.
File Name: BR168480.exe
File size: 865.97 KB
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MD5: cb4a14d5121307dc3dc2bdf63582fbc2
File Format: 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.
File Name: FRMW_LX_R168480.BIN.sign
File size: 194 Bytes
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MD5: EC959201F2B75140697AB29C0D74705C
File Format: 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.
File Name: R168480.exe
File size: 698.56 KB
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MD5: 0c33685e75271a40b61bb2e39b4339c6
SHA1: a74379dacc375c014071015a6f8f1ca504ba0563
SHA-256: 3467f43f41a32b287b2dd16b1e0319c04f3d9c839fc5911684a481ffdb3672f7
File Format: This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
File Name: sas5e_external_R168480_A04.txt
File size: 6.45 KB
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MD5: 0ca278b5803ceeec0cecafdb16e7fc79
File Format: 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.
File Name: FRMW_LX_R168480.BIN
File size: 1.52 MB
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MD5: 98678950DA621801D4C934ADBCB5D18D
Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes/Enhancements
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1. Fixed an issue that causes errors during cable disconnect scenarios when connected to a Dell MD3000 enclosure
2. Addressed an issue where interrupt warnings were seen during Operating system installations
3. Fixed an issue with rebuild progress reporting in an OS environment
4. Improved Tape performance on SAS 5/E with External SAS Tape Units
5. Disabled option in BIOS to change the "report device missing delay" which could potentially cause timing related issues and performance related issues with attached devices when toggled
6. Modified release script for SAS 5 cards so that it is compatible with other 6th Generation SAS controllers
7. Modified the SAS5 Option ROM to improve CHS (Cylinder/Head/Sector) to LBA (Logical Block Address) translation, to add support for newer disk partition utilities
Important Information
To install using update packages, please make sure that SAS 5/E drivers are at the following minimum levels
W2k - 1.21.26
W2k3 - 1.21.26
RHEL3 - 2.06.48.02
RHEL4 - 3.02.83.04
SLES9 - 3.02.83.04
SLES10 - 3.03.17
Supported Operating Systems
Installation instructions
Performing the Firmware Upgrade
NOTE: This initial section of the Installation Instructions applies only to configurations with (greater than) 2TB SEDs.
1. Update the firmware version to this version using preferred method below (Zip Pack, Windows DUP, Linux DUP).
2. Reboot for the new FW take effect
3. Un-assign any (greater than) 2TB SED Dedicated or Global Hot Spares in the configuration. Not all configurations have hot spares.
4. Use CTRL-R or OMSS to issue Instant Secure Erase to all un-configured (greater than) 2TB SED drives (all data in these drives will be lost)
5. Re-assign (greater than) 2TB SED Hot Spares.
Zip pack:
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 onthe 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.
Installation
1. Copy extracted files to bootable media.
2. Reboot system to bootable media.
3. Execute update.bat to perform flash.
5. After flash is complete, remove bootable media.
4. Reboot system for changes to take effect.
Windows Update Package:
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.
Linux Update Package:
Download
1. Click the Download Now linkto 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_RXXXXXX.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_RXXXXXX.BIN from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for FRMW_LX_RXXXXXX.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. 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, FRMW_LX_RXXXXXX.BIN.
Reboot will be required
Applies to
SAS 5/E Adapter
SAS 5i/ Integrated