HGST NT11 for model number HGST HUH721212ALE600.

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This release contains firmware version NT11 for HGST drives. Vendor model number HUH721212ALE600.
FW update for WDC Leo-A 512e SATA HDD, Model number HUH721212ALE600.
Includes FW fixes to implement improved Vertical Write Inhibit feature to better detect poor writes.
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Fixes & Enhancements

- Implement algorithm to find false VWI (Vertical Write Inhibit) detection and adjust sensor threshold
- Ensure consistency for hardware state before/after temporary change due to Vertical Write Inhibit Trigger
- Enable Vertical Write Inhibit feature improvement, by supporting MD and OD expansion
- Set optimum parameter for Vertical Write Inhibit Feature to maintain drive performance.
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Version

NT11, A00

Release date

28 Oct 2024

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Storage

Importance

Urgent
Dell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Serial-ATA_Firmware_JCYF6_WN64_NT11_A00.EXE
File Size: 12.73 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:
4df930441557572b778baac8309ce6c5
SHA1:
3226975c9f00f368322ea7f8b1862112d080e3bc
SHA-256:
63ec15c4a6e87202cc408f72e75771e31c36bc22cc0bf9477c145a9623dbd8cf

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Serial-ATA_Firmware_JCYF6_LN64_NT11_A00.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:
7a7e62b462e2eb8ad30e039954378a4f
SHA1:
021886083c45c1e1a735e4603f0ebbf02ade7519
SHA-256:
4c98e5a1263dc8f1e1a25373a30e4c0824231beae13300ffd2e85d975579e684

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Serial-ATA_Firmware_JCYF6_LN64_NT11_A00.BIN
File Size: 8.32 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:
f3d979b18592a367c1ebb196a1f26a55
SHA1:
1c73d1e86b497025c1f3598bdb55ad4e3760a754
SHA-256:
8d0d72597bab5bfff27f10a3e1e8ca9595671c8f6bc4242650b4ee6ca88c4ea5

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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.
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HGST Leo-A He12 ISE 12000GB HDD SATA 6Gbps 3.5" 7.2K 512e Model No: HUH721212ALE600 Regulatory Model No: US7SAM120 Vendor PN: 0F29595
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
"./ Serial-ATA_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, Serial-ATA_Firmware__LN__A00.BIN.sign.

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