This release contains firmware version CSJ8 for STX drives. Vendor model numbers ST4000NM017A, ST2000NM013A, ST1000NM005A. Drive need to be at firmware version CSJ7 for this update to complete. Customers with drives that are on firmware version CSJ3 need to update to firmware version CSJ7 first.

Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This release contains firmware version CSJ8 for STX drives. Vendor model numbers ST4000NM017A, ST2000NM013A, ST1000NM005A.
Drive need to be at firmware version CSJ7 for this update to complete. Customers with drives that are on firmware version CSJ3 need to update to firmware version CSJ7 first.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
Fix issues that can cause IOEDC error
Fix issues where unrecoverable read error can result
Fix an issue that can cause format corrupt
Fix an issue that can cause format failure
Fix an issue that can cause hardware error being reported erroneously
Fix an issue where Persistent Reservation does not persist on FW download
Fix an issue that can cause Aborted Command error after a power cycle
Fix issues where assert can result
Fix issues where drive hang condition can result
Fix issues where command timeout can result

Enhancements:
Improve performance for certain workloads
Enhance error logging / sense code reporting accuracy
Enhance SAS protocol compliance
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Version

CSJ8, A00

Release date

15 Dec 2021

Download Type

Firmware

Category

SAS Drive

Importance

Recommended
Dell 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 View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_359FK_WN64_CSJ8_A00.EXE
File Size: 10.75 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:
6a86e95e1243fdbc7921aedc18c8e360
SHA1:
b32ac460ddbc51c6fbfe8850e0d6fdd83c0794d3
SHA-256:
58dc822c5b2105eb57c3ca526e2b89adc6d306915a3f3708bd2f625e67a05fda
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_359FK_LN64_CSJ8_A00.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:
410d475b9a1908eddf8e882726dc193a
SHA1:
bcd2f10806f7c5dd059faf1c13e05ef8a3eada2b
SHA-256:
c32fe875a7117b9b284448c83cac1de4dda26ab6ca79ea6cbe393ab56e413ba8
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_359FK_LN64_CSJ8_A00.BIN
File Size: 3.9 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
e7e1156ea6b51ef9e9abb4e7168626b9
SHA1:
4ba35e1d4354abf6e7b3d52c3aced5b52bed25ac
SHA-256:
6b9e45e3e27656ec28f6b539de2aeddc2575c317135bb784e73efe63f026929f

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This update will not run if any of the following conditions exist
1. Any Virtual Disk that is not optimal.
2. A RAID container that is performing a Background Initialization or Consistency Check.
3. A Rebuild, Resync, or copyback function is taking place.
4. A RAID set that is Partially Degraded or in a Degraded state.
5. Drives are on firmware version CSJ3


This update will run on drives remaining in a RAID set that is in a Offline state.

There is an architectural constraint with Dell DUP HDD firmware update utility, related to system memory utilization, which is typically encountered on systems with minimal system memory, memory-intensive configurations, multiple RAID controllers, or memory-intensive applications. This issue is typically reported as - The operation was not successful because the device buffer write has failed. And will result in an aborted attempt to update firmware on the identified HDD. Error codes associated with this failure mode include 8009 and 8017. Once an error is detected, the update session is aborted. There is no data integrity or data availability risk associated with this issue. Subsequent attempts to update the HDD firmware may succeed, particularly if system resources are freed up.
Windows Server 2008 x64
Red Hat® Linux 6.1
Red Hat® Linux 6.2
Red Hat® Linux 7.0
Red Hat® Linux 7.1
Red Hat® Linux 7.2
Red Hat® Linux 7.3
Red Hat® Linux 8.0
Red Hat® Linux 9.0
Windows Server 2012
Not Applicable
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5.2
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 8
Windows Storage Server 2012 R2
SUSE Linux ES 12
SuSE Linux ES 15
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2008 x86
Windows Server 2019 LTSC
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Storage Server 2012
Windows Server 2016
HD,1TB,722N,S12,3.5,S,CM Model Number: ST1000NM005A Regulatory Model Number: STL011 Vendor PN: 2MN230-150
HD,2TB,722N,S12,3.5,S,CM Model Number: ST2000NM013A Regulatory Model Number: STL011 Vendor PN: 2MP230-150
HD,4TB,722N,S12,3.5,S,CM Model Number: ST4000NM017A Regulatory Model Number: STL011 Vendor PN: 2HZ230-150
Dell Update Package instructions for Windows Dup:
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.
5. Click the Install button.
6. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

Dell Update Package instructions for Linux DUP (RHEL/SLES/Ubuntu):
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 run the update by executing
"./ SAS-Drive_Firmware__LN__A00.BIN " from the shell.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
5. Click the Install button.
6. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions:

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, SAS-Drive_Firmware__LN__A00.BIN.Sign

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