NVMe Switch Storage Backplane Firmware

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NVMe SW Backplane Firmware for 16th Generation PowerEdge Systems
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Fixes & Enhancements

Firmware 3.32

Fixes:
-Corrected an issue that would result in the backplane's upstream PCIe link training to only PCIe Gen 4 when PCIe Gen 5 is supported following the latest PowerEdge system BIOS releases.
For more information, please see https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000226823/poweredge-16g-24x2-5-nvme-switch-backplane-upstream-link-showing-on-pcie-gen4

Enhancements:
- None


Change History:


Firmware 3.31
Fixes:
- Addressed a potential backplane issue with some NVMe devices going into low power mode that results in an unexpected hot plug interrupt being created.
Enhancements:
- None


Firmware 3.29
- Initial Release
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Version

3.32, A00

Release date

09 Jul 2024

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Device Firmware

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
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Firmware_WR74F_WN64_3.32_A00.EXE
File Size: 11.55 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:
28ed76fa1496e27c2a5999604a1b37de
SHA1:
ce330aeafa18031a410706eed70b4901f28223d5
SHA-256:
f769abf136c0185ceb98ec660cfdb4372c65bd7f4cbc15b1ed8c34551b09d7b0
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Firmware_WR74F_LN64_3.32_A00.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:
4e4bcb6394dba4b2f298a4f28ce68c3d
SHA1:
e9df0010736b5da92d01bba8c7b7066b13367104
SHA-256:
f9e8a261055f41ba103417b16a9df717bdc6f968a867177b70a08dd365a4efb3
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Firmware_WR74F_LN64_3.32_A00.BIN
File Size: 8.24 MB
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Format Description:
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To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
8b26db209da6907eb7191eba257c2c20
SHA1:
2cd9f7d8eda2583ef44b73abd9aeeab4a41bd460
SHA-256:
da62ede835b797319548bd4101bec1326caf8281b6b4653bbde11b56d1e34edc

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Dell Active NVMe Switch Backplane Atlas2
INFO,NVME,SW,BP,LCK,FW,3.32
It is recommended to use the Dell Lifecycle Controller to update the firmware using a local or Dell-based firmware repository.
Dell's Lifecycle Controller is an advanced embedded systems management technology that enables remote server management.

To enter the Lifecycle Controller, press during boot.

Before you start the updates, please make sure a network connection is set up if you want to use an online method of updating (HTTPS or Network share).

To update the firmware via Lifecycle Controller:

1) Start Lifecycle Controller by pressing at system start.
2) In the left pane, click Firmware Update.
3) In the right pane, click Launch Firmware Update.
4) Select any one of these update repositories: Network Share (CIFS, NFS, or HTTP), or FTP Server, Local Drive (CD, DVD, or USB), and click Next. The Enter Access Details page is displayed.
5) Type or select the appropriate data.
6) Click Next. The Select Updates page is displayed with the catalog file, catalog version, and component names for which the updates are available.
7) Select the components that require an update, and then click Apply. The update process is initiated, and the firmware update is completed.
8) After a restart, the system is ready to use.

Additional information can be found - Updating Firmware and Drivers on Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers - SLN300662 (https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000128194/updating-firmware-and-drivers-on-dell-emc-poweredge-servers)

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