HGST EK45 for model number(s) HUC156060CS4204..

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This release contains firmware version EK45 for HGST drives. Vendor model numbers HUC156060CS4204..
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_F9CNW_LN_EK45_A00.BIN
File Size: 6.15 MB
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:
9be72daf0fb6b979194f992d03eb2795
SHA1:
13c6e92aaa141683d04f53eb3b5327726f03d203
SHA-256:
22c87b92be3a941c9a22d666a04ef2dda50efb2342d67b78bf8e8977011ba446

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Fix potential stale data condition where data from a sequential write stream does not invalidate previous overlapping read data in cache.
- Fix for potential command timeout due to payload burst size calculation difference.

Enhancements:
-N/A
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Version

EK45, A00

Release date

01 Apr 2021

Download Type

Firmware

Category

SAS Drive

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: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_F9CNW_LN_EK45_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:
6b5d74a3d23317838b8e7da06102af2b
SHA1:
876ec491d1c586f642f750c9db3c09ed96170bee
SHA-256:
554aaf87bd2e71360fc565c911055f078c888309222167150d265c3ebe110e6d
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_F9CNW_WN32_EK45_A00.EXE
File Size: 9.23 MB
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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:
6a63600555fb866c26023ae2438ce17d
SHA1:
24107a015bc482d6ff934f2ff3e720da8e56f322
SHA-256:
636d938bfa21dd79b91a66e082bfb5ac6866825a0eb5f6598d4c1e096e87e1d9
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_F9CNW_WN64_EK45_A00.EXE
File Size: 10.43 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:
efc0cea464de58efd81df34870120e53
SHA1:
8c0acfb931bc57b283dd754058a61346111b6fd0
SHA-256:
c41edacd8d3b49c7dd637aa987495b73d6708aac730fbb1412d86e6ecffd6583

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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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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
"./ 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.
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, SAS-Drive_Firmware__LN__A00.BIN.sign.

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