Seagate GS07 FW for LongsPeak drives for model number(s) ST18000NM007D, ST20000NM004D

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This package contains firmware version GS07 for Seagate LongsPeak drives for model number(s) ST18000NM007D, ST20000NM004D.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
Fix an issue where background scan can be deferred extensively.
Fix an issue where 02/04/02 is reported erroneously during FW download.
Fix an issue where the drive occasionally syncs up at 6Gbps instead of 12Gbps during repeated power cycles or link resets.
Fix an issue that can cause format corrupt.
Fix an issue that can cause long latency events.
Fix an issue where ACCESS_DENIED error is returned to FW download.
Fix an issue where MBR can be overwritten during format.
Fix issues that can cause drive hang condition.
Fix issues that can cause drive assert.
Fix issues that can cause command timeout.
Fix an issue that can cause IOEDC error.
Enhancements:
Improve performance for certain workloads.
Improve error logging and reporting accuracy.
Increase BMS interval timer value.
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Version

GS07, A00

Release date

13 Oct 2023

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.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_56HWT_WN64_GS07_A00_03.EXE
File Size: 23.41 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:
eb0386eefdfdb95662943975c4201f8f
SHA1:
d866d74bcb56685b4137068bfbccec08a5831fba
SHA-256:
75ff992fbce2b33c6c7b0737b5af0f15229685a5501accfc3d02276ce13802ed
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_56HWT_LN64_GS07_A00_03.BIN.sign
File Size: 842 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:
449005156867366db4391a3b77fcc83f
SHA1:
930208468b0366747985dfa43a1c6486040c2881
SHA-256:
63cd9fcd84e96abcce36295608a14cdb66ae09d7ae35a48fb859129e3fd7f747
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_56HWT_LN64_GS07_A00_03.BIN
File Size: 9.88 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:
630ef78c2ce50559f70589401388d18a
SHA1:
9993afb3c1d59cb3bdbfd9445cf10a9ebf128638
SHA-256:
a3d1df57ac67ede5b7e59098736b1c4e027840ab2f6e63ccd347ad8cfecdaaa6

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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.

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.
Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
Windows Server 2008 x64
Suse Linux ES 10
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Windows Server 2012
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
Novell SuSE Linux ES 10
SuSE Linux Desktop 11
SUSE Linux ES 12
SuSE Linux ES 15
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2008 x86
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2019 LTSC
Windows Server 2022 LTSC
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Storage Server 2012
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2003 x64
EC STX LongsPeak, HD, 12Gbps SAS, 3.5, 7.2K, 512e, ISE Model Number: ST18000NM007D Regulatory Model Number: STL021 Vendor PN: 3DL233-150
EC STX LongsPeak, HD, 12Gbps SAS, 3.5, 7.2K, 512e, ISE Model Number: ST20000NM004D Regulatory Model Number: STL021 Vendor PN: 3DJ233-150
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.
4. Click the Install button.
5. 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.
4. Click the Install button.
5. 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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