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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: RAID_FRMW_WIN_R201071.EXE
File size: 5.4 MB
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MD5: 2207B0DF4D6E13977367310F87003844
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: RAID_FRMW_LX_R201071.BIN.sign
File size: 194 Bytes
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MD5: 7247B25BDD9BCECB7F770BD107BF3F27
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: DELL_PERC-6-I-INTEGRATED_A08_R201071.exe
File size: 1.89 MB
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MD5: 64ff3790a7d4201c05d1702415e88388
SHA1: e9e5fe3584aefad0b12b198d2e32325e0023ba10
File Format: This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
File Name: R201071.txt
File size: 12.33 KB
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MD5: 7199a6ecff0716f5591c026875a29e2d
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: RAID_FRMW_LX_R201071.BIN
File size: 4.12 MB
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MD5: C2368235FBA9079B5D48D710B9D3E6E0
Fixes & Enhancements
1. The controller will preserve uncommited write cache for virtual disks that become offline or deleted because of missing physical disks.
2. Improved performance for RAID 0 virtual disks.
3. The controller now detects charged batteries that were previously fully depleted without rebooting the system.
4. Corrected an issue where the battery learn cycle delay was not delaying for the right amount of time.
5. Corrected an issue where battery warning messages were not correctly being disabled on controllers without batteries.
6. Added a workaround to address memory initialization problems seen with certain memory modules.
7. Addressed a performance issue with Native Command Queuing (NCQ) on SATA hard drives.
8. Resolved an issue with firmware package 6.1.1-0045 that occurs in a configuration where there are greater than eight virtual disks and the ninth virtual disk has a different stripe size than the previous eight.
9. Added support for revertible hot spares where a commissioned hot spare can be reverted back to its original hot spare assignment when a failed drive is replaced. This is useful for keeping hot spares in specific slots within disk storage enclosures.
10. The controller now allows the user to initiate a task to replace a disk without degrading the virtual disk.
11. Added support for the automatic replacement of a physical disk to an available hot spare when the disk shows a predicted failure.
12. Added support for large RAID 10 virtual disks. A maximum of 144 physical disks can now be configured in a RAID 10 virtual disk.
13. Added the ability for a consistency check operation to be aborted when an inconsistency is found in a virtual disk.
14. Improved background initialization (BGI) performance.
15. The BIOS Configuration Utility (Ctrl-R) now reports the completion of fast initializations of virtual disks.
16. Storage management applications can now provide detailed information on foreign configurations.
17. Improved handling of hard drive errors.
18. Made several cosmetic and usability enhancements to improve customer experience.
Important Information
*** When you upgrade to this release you will not be able to revert back to the prior release.
1. When viewing SATA physical disk properties from Ctrl-R or other management applications, the Vendor Identification will be translated as "ATA" followed by blanks.
2. If all physical disks making up a virtual disk are removed from the system or enclosure, the RAID controller will delete the virtual disk. If the disks are later re-inserted, they will be marked foreign and can be imported using a management application.
3. If a virtual disk is configured with write-back cache enabled and some or all of its physical disks are removed from the system or enclosure, the RAID controller will preserve the virtual disk's write cache. The controller will flush the preserved cache when the physical disks are replaced and the foreign configuration is imported. Any attempt to update controller firmware will be blocked when cache is preserved for a virtual disk.
4. Physical disks determined to contain a foreign configuration are not available for configuration as a new dedicated or global hot spare, or as a member of a new virtual disk. The foreign configuration must be imported or cleared from the physical disk before it may be used as a hot spare or member of a virtual disk. Physical disks with a foreign configuration will not appear on the Create New VD screen in Ctrl-R.
5. Prior to performing a virtual disk migration to another system, the source system must be powered off before removal of the physical disks to preserve the correct virtual disk state. This is not required for the target system and the physical disks may be inserted while the system is powered on or off.
6. The controller restricts the importing of virtual disks that are undergoing RAID Level Migration or Capacity Expansion. Do not interrupt virtual disks that are performing either of these operations because it will disable the ability to import the virtual disk and the data will be unavailable. Dell recommends that the user perform a data backup before starting these operations.
7. EMM changes or drive migrations are not supported during a Capacity Expansion or Raid Level Migration. This may cause the VDs to go offline. Dell recommends the user to perform a data backup before starting these operations.
8. This version of firmware will not ensure complete compatibility with an older version of management applications. OpenManage 5.5 or greater is recommended.
9. It is recommended that the customer upgrade the management application and device driver to the latest version available from Dell at the time of installation of this firmware.
10. Important Information for Update Packages for Microsoft Windows
a. Do not run other applications while executing Dell Update Packages.
b. Do not run storage controller update packages if the controller is in use
by other applications. The firmware upgrade may fail if any of the
RAID controllers in the system are performing I/O background tasks
(consistency checks, background initializations, rebuilds, or
reconstructions). Allow the background tasks to complete before
attempting to upgrade the firmware. Patrol Read tasks will not affect
firmware upgrades.
11. Important Information for Update Packages for Linux
a. Do not run other applications while executing Dell Update Packages.
b. If the following error occurs, "Error while loading shared libraries:
libstdc++.so.5: cannot open shared object file: No such file or
directory", you must install the compatibility libraries. These
libraries can be found on the installation media or online. To install
the compatibility libraries, use the following commands:
"rpm -ih compat-libstdc++-33-3.2.3.-*.i386.rpm" for RHEL 4 or 5
"rpm -ih compat-libstdc++-5.0.7-*.x86_64.rpm" for SLES 10
c. When Update Packages stop abruptly due to a power outage or abnormal
termination, perform the following steps:
- Remove the lock file.
- Type the following com
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
PERC 6/i Adapter
PERC 6/i Integrated
PERC H700 Adapter