This release contains firmware version GC04 for Toshiba drives. Vendor model numbers MG08ACA16TEY.

Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
FW update for of Toshiba MG08 SATA ISE. Model number MG08ACA16TEY.
Fix for a potential mis-detection of a buffer CRC error, and to include performance improvements.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Changed the error response of read command from host-FIFO parity error to BCRC (Buffer CRC) error when host-FIFO parity error also occurred at the same time due to BCRC error during read transfer, because the main cause of the error is BCRC error.
Corrected the SenseCode for the Download process error.
Performance improvements.
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Version

GC04, A00

Release date

28 Oct 2024

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Storage

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: Serial-ATA_Firmware_WTNDC_WN64_GC04_A00_03.EXE
File Size: 22.34 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:
2d3046c5db1d8ed9d42fac844e47493c
SHA1:
14119c448e08cee763ffcea916c415b074076023
SHA-256:
9910cabe42c1ab1848bf92abbc560d5493bd502c79a30960a983aadb1326cc6b
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Serial-ATA_Firmware_WTNDC_LN64_GC04_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:
69ccc73e09eba570ede573f24ac248b4
SHA1:
fd9ee46e88313b8df50dfa995916d10eb6ed2515
SHA-256:
e51d4517c80639c548bf5f349111dfe71fc8eb811cc9cf4c4aa5b64f325c3b58
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Serial-ATA_Firmware_WTNDC_LN64_GC04_A00_03.BIN
File Size: 9.85 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:
af95b0a930a1b768901cd401426f0615
SHA1:
f69a70bc89d6b970d0afab9ccee0e0c94ff5ee42
SHA-256:
df7f0fec56613ba331fb7c2510497ee73327335ebde5c8e6623940706ddb1102

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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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Toshiba MG08AC 16TB HDD 6Gbps SATA 3.5 7.2K 512e Model Number: MG08ACA16TEY Vendor PN: HDEPX40DAB51 Regulatory Model No: MG08ACA16TEY
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 .

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