Dell PowerEdge Express Flash Ent NVMe AGN Firmware Release
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Express-Flash-PCIe-SSD_Firmware_RDKVC_WN64_2.4.0_A04_01.EXE | 20.29 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
Express-Flash-PCIe-SSD_Firmware_RDKVC_WN64_2.4.0_A04_01.EXE
File Size:
20.29 MB
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.
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MD5:
63d932cc2e2783ae440480011fe5360b
SHA1:
4f5a65eaa08b4f10ddc565a14d3b263f08e63502
SHA-256:
437513aaf9448bf8f58bad902e4ff1f85744735e4d6d68595b769d7d2331b53e
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
1. PCIe link training improvements.
2. Linkup fail after a firmware update.
3. Only crypto erase accepted for Sanitize command when drive is in Read Only (RO) mode.
4. Corrected a timeout condition for a Sanitize command.
5. Optimized time for Recovery operation.
6. Reject out of range LBA's for WriteZero command.
Enhancements:
1. Improved PCIe VDM functionality.
2. Improved handling of sideband commands during an in-band firmware activation.
3. Reduced latency under certain write workloads and conditions.
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1. PCIe link training improvements.
2. Linkup fail after a firmware update.
3. Only crypto erase accepted for Sanitize command when drive is in Read Only (RO) mode.
4. Corrected a timeout condition for a Sanitize command.
5. Optimized time for Recovery operation.
6. Reject out of range LBA's for WriteZero command.
Enhancements:
1. Improved PCIe VDM functionality.
2. Improved handling of sideband commands during an in-band firmware activation.
3. Reduced latency under certain write workloads and conditions.
Version
2.4.0, A04
Release date
08 Mar 2024
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
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File Format:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
Express-Flash-PCIe-SSD_Firmware_RDKVC_LN64_2.4.0_A04_01.BIN.sign
File Size:
226 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
d8d76e7dcc239a0d365373d6aca12bdc
SHA1:
4f0e79e83b34f63aec919169e6ee55a3590ab124
SHA-256:
8315b298472c2700ceaff1fa6212a1f876a03c0027705445e61b7926a96e602c
File Format:
External release notes
File Name:
Express_Flash_PCIe-SSD_Firmware_RDKVC_2.4.0_A04.txt
File Size:
4.03 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:
5eb40e428fff69edb11267ee1b5e5f3c
SHA1:
0537e2e86468a9d486ba5d8365f13f9ed29968ea
SHA-256:
38767c14b4d6165c119fc0082f9c27c7b321923f8e02933f6e9d638c8a26f903
File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
Express-Flash-PCIe-SSD_Firmware_RDKVC_LN64_2.4.0_A04_01.BIN
File Size:
11.51 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:
ab5a4416af4463b0c1d64ea4fd6ed35c
SHA1:
f66f5a0a8712a64ee5a197f2630b73b8e03352a8
SHA-256:
7644e71c0538a7a63b7f6f9817d832085680b1c4ad73685e091fe51266a9402b
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Important Information
If the PM1733/PM1735 drives are attached to a PERC RAID controller and configured as a member of a virtual disk (VD) it is highly recommended to perform this update using the iDRAC or Lifecycle Controller options.
Other Available Versions
2.5.0, A0605 Dec 2023
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 20.04 LTS
Windows Server 2019 LTSC
Windows Server 2022 LTSC
Windows Server 2016
VMware ESXi 6.7
VMware ESXi 7.0
VMware ESXi 8.0
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Applies to
Dell EMC PowerEdge Express Flash Ent NVMe AGN MU AIC Gen4 1.6TB
Dell EMC PowerEdge Express Flash Ent NVMe AGN MU AIC Gen4 3.2TB
Dell EMC PowerEdge Express Flash Ent NVMe AGN MU AIC Gen4 6.4TB
Dell EMC PowerEdge Express Flash Ent NVMe AGN MU U.2 Gen4 1.6TB
Dell EMC PowerEdge Express Flash Ent NVMe AGN MU U.2 Gen4 12.8TB
Dell EMC PowerEdge Express Flash Ent NVMe AGN MU U.2 GEN4 3.2TB
Dell EMC PowerEdge Express Flash Ent NVMe AGN MU U.2 Gen4 6.4TB
Dell EMC PowerEdge Express Flash Ent NVMe AGN RI U.2 Gen4 1.92TB
Dell EMC PowerEdge Express Flash Ent NVMe AGN RI U.2 Gen4 15.36TB
Dell EMC PowerEdge Express Flash Ent NVMe AGN RI U.2 Gen4 3.84TB
Dell EMC PowerEdge Express Flash Ent NVMe AGN RI U.2 Gen4 7.68TB
SWB,FW,PCIESSD,PM1735/33
SWB,FW,PCIESSD,PM1735/33,MR1
SWB,FW,PCIESSD,PM1735/33,MR2
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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