HGST NM11 for model number(s) HUH721212AL5205
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 release contains firmware version NM11 for HGST drives. Vendor model numbers HUH721212AL5205 of capacity 12TB.
"FW update for WDC Leo-A 512e SAS FIPS HDD, Model number HUH721212AL5205.
Includes FW fixes to implement improved Vertical Write Inhibit feature to better detect poor writes."
"FW update for WDC Leo-A 512e SAS FIPS HDD, Model number HUH721212AL5205.
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"
Read More- 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"
Version
NM11, A00
Release date
28 Oct 2024
Download Type
Firmware
Category
SAS Drive
Importance
UrgentDell 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.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_M6T4D_WN64_NM11_A00.EXE
File Size: 12.71 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:
446e4ced458c654919d04ed4fb2e68a8
SHA1:
c77a41a4ac3581657dc1bb2408762c636d953dd0
SHA-256:
7f21ca99d1cfcac7dfd1e1861a54cc4826f6d22e37622f8954a1a98bc5b9ab9c
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_M6T4D_LN64_NM11_A00.BIN.sign
File Size: 842 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:
5254b7db17eebaedb517eb300be94561
SHA1:
e40401bab8f42b20f7de69804fda525de4cfe9e9
SHA-256:
bbaba31fb3f6999860a6bc5343c0b396ce1c7c0e9cad460b442c0967e1d987c7
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_M6T4D_LN64_NM11_A00.BIN
File Size: 8.19 MB
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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.
Note: Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.
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MD5:
dd3aa822f1a1d72b827bf53e5bc4b22b
SHA1:
d1c8d6685f9cc395d7e61dd564193bbfc54fe63f
SHA-256:
7bc4234216b6d2226ff3d02868cb0a59883f9a17f59620bd8e10985f5db4e2f7
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Important Information
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.
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.
Supported Operating Systems
Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
Windows Server 2008 x64
Suse Linux ES 10
Linux
Windows Server 2012
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Windows Storage Server 2012 R2
Novell SuSE Linux ES 10
SuSE Linux Desktop 11
SUSE Linux ES 12
SuSE Linux ES 15
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2008 x86
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2019 LTSC
Windows Server 2022 LTSC
Windows Server 2025 LTSC
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Storage Server 2012
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2003 x64
Applies to
HGST 12TB,512E, 3.5 ISE LEO-A He12 FIPS
Model Number: HUH721212AL5205
Regulatory Model Number: US7SSM120
Vendor PN: 0F29553
Installation instructions
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.
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_
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_
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