Dell PERC 5/x, 6/x Adapter Driver
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 package provides the Dell PERC 5/E, 5/i, 6/E, 6/i Adapter, PERC 5/i, 6/i Integrated, CERC 6/i Integrated Driver and is supported on Enterprise Servers and Powervault models that are running the following Windows Operating System: Windows Server 2008
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- Bustype entry added to registry to meet new WHQL - scsi compliance test requirements.
- Chanegs on how driver update data structures to better handle operations with several controllers on the system.
- Driver hotplug setting/management changes to avoid problems resuming from S3 on Vista
Enhancements
- Improve sichronization with storport to avoid problems using driver for OS installation (Windows 2008).
Read More- Bustype entry added to registry to meet new WHQL - scsi compliance test requirements.
- Chanegs on how driver update data structures to better handle operations with several controllers on the system.
- Driver hotplug setting/management changes to avoid problems resuming from S3 on Vista
Enhancements
- Improve sichronization with storport to avoid problems using driver for OS installation (Windows 2008).
Version
2.20.0.32, A01
Release date
12 Dec 2013
Download Type
Driver
Category
SAS RAID
Importance
OptionalDell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: RAID_DRVR_WIN_R188238.EXE
File Size: 2.14 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
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MD5:
D43D9DA48FC1C84A43D00836C22C9EAA
File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: R188238.exe
File Size: 149.84 KB
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Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
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MD5:
3d27e0c9be6079ed3d7f5240eb24cd53
File Format: External release notes
File Name: R188238.txt
File Size: 7.01 KB
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MD5:
e9129d5882f2f208c00afd2653306937
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Important Information
1. In Windows, deletion of a virtual disk, followed by creation of a virtual disk without initialization may result in a blue screen when attempting to format.
2. Workaround - Initialization (fast init) of the drives before formatting will prevent this issue.
2. Workaround - Initialization (fast init) of the drives before formatting will prevent this issue.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Server 2008 x86
Applies to
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CERC 6/i Integrated
PERC 5/E Adapter
PERC 5/i Adapter
PERC 5/i Integrated
PERC 6/E Adapter
PERC 6/i Adapter
PERC 6/i Integrated
PERC 6/i Integrated Blade
PERC H700 Adapter
Installation instructions
Install Instructions
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Copy the files form the package to a media device supported by the system.Windows 2008 supports floppies, USB keys, CD & DVD drives.
Installing the Driver during Operating System Installation
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1. Power up the system and boot to the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 DVD.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions until you reach the
"Where do you want to install Windows?" section.
3. Select "Drive options (advance)"
4. Press on "New" to create a partition to install Windows 2008, select
the size in MB and click "Apply" (consult Windows 2008 user manual
to select a drive size that meets the OS demands).
5. Select "Load Driver" and browse to the location where you have copied
the Windows 2008 driver.
6. Select the RAID controller used for this installation. The system will
automatically select one controller. Press "Next".
7. After the driver loads you will return to the "Where do you want to
install Windows?" screen (partitions can be configured on this screen).
Click "Next" again to continue with the installation process.
NOTE: Dell PERC 5 and PERC 6 RAID controllers have Windows 2008 native support. The OS installation can be executed using the native driver. In such case, when the installation completes the PERC driver should be updated, see section "3.3 Updating an Existing Windows Driver", for details.
Installing a Windows Driver for a New RAID Controller
----------------
Perform the following steps to configure the driver when you add the RAID controller to a system that already has Windows installed.
1. Power down the system.
2. Install the new RAID controller in the system.
Refer to Hardware Installation for detailed instructions on installing and cabling the controller in the system.
3. Power on the system.
4. Windows 2008 has native support for PERC 5 and PERC 6 controllers, the
system will identify the new controller and use the native driver.
5. Update with the newer driver following the steps on the next section:
"3.3 Updating an Existing Windows Driver"
Updating an Existing Windows Driver
-------------
Perform the following steps to update the Windows driver for a RAID controller already installed on your system.
NOTE: It is important that you idle your system before you update the driver.
1. Press "Start" > "Control Panel" > "System and Maintenance" > "System".
The "View basic information about your computer" screen displays.
2. Click on the "Device Manger" link on the left.
The "Device Manger" window opens up.
4. Click on "Storage controller"
5. Double-click the RAID controller for which the driver has to be updated.
6. Click on the "Driver" tab and click on "Update Driver" button.
The screen for the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard displays.
7. Insert the appropriate media (driver diskette/USB key/CD/DVD).
8. Click on "Browse my computer for driver software"
9. Click on "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
10.Click on the "Have Disk" button and browse to the appropriate location.
11.Select the RAID controller and click "Next"
12.The new driver will be uploaded, close all windows and reboot the system
computer for the changes to take effect.
Driver Update using Dell Update Package (DUP)
--------------
A Dell Update Package (DUP) is a self-contained executable in a standard Dell package format and each Update Package is designed to update a single component on your system.
DUP Download
------------
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.
Driver Update
-------------
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.
==============
Copy the files form the package to a media device supported by the system.Windows 2008 supports floppies, USB keys, CD & DVD drives.
Installing the Driver during Operating System Installation
-------------------
1. Power up the system and boot to the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 DVD.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions until you reach the
"Where do you want to install Windows?" section.
3. Select "Drive options (advance)"
4. Press on "New" to create a partition to install Windows 2008, select
the size in MB and click "Apply" (consult Windows 2008 user manual
to select a drive size that meets the OS demands).
5. Select "Load Driver" and browse to the location where you have copied
the Windows 2008 driver.
6. Select the RAID controller used for this installation. The system will
automatically select one controller. Press "Next".
7. After the driver loads you will return to the "Where do you want to
install Windows?" screen (partitions can be configured on this screen).
Click "Next" again to continue with the installation process.
NOTE: Dell PERC 5 and PERC 6 RAID controllers have Windows 2008 native support. The OS installation can be executed using the native driver. In such case, when the installation completes the PERC driver should be updated, see section "3.3 Updating an Existing Windows Driver", for details.
Installing a Windows Driver for a New RAID Controller
----------------
Perform the following steps to configure the driver when you add the RAID controller to a system that already has Windows installed.
1. Power down the system.
2. Install the new RAID controller in the system.
Refer to Hardware Installation for detailed instructions on installing and cabling the controller in the system.
3. Power on the system.
4. Windows 2008 has native support for PERC 5 and PERC 6 controllers, the
system will identify the new controller and use the native driver.
5. Update with the newer driver following the steps on the next section:
"3.3 Updating an Existing Windows Driver"
Updating an Existing Windows Driver
-------------
Perform the following steps to update the Windows driver for a RAID controller already installed on your system.
NOTE: It is important that you idle your system before you update the driver.
1. Press "Start" > "Control Panel" > "System and Maintenance" > "System".
The "View basic information about your computer" screen displays.
2. Click on the "Device Manger" link on the left.
The "Device Manger" window opens up.
4. Click on "Storage controller"
5. Double-click the RAID controller for which the driver has to be updated.
6. Click on the "Driver" tab and click on "Update Driver" button.
The screen for the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard displays.
7. Insert the appropriate media (driver diskette/USB key/CD/DVD).
8. Click on "Browse my computer for driver software"
9. Click on "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
10.Click on the "Have Disk" button and browse to the appropriate location.
11.Select the RAID controller and click "Next"
12.The new driver will be uploaded, close all windows and reboot the system
computer for the changes to take effect.
Driver Update using Dell Update Package (DUP)
--------------
A Dell Update Package (DUP) is a self-contained executable in a standard Dell package format and each Update Package is designed to update a single component on your system.
DUP Download
------------
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.
Driver Update
-------------
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.
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