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File Name: RAID_FRMW_WIN_R168380.EXE
File size: 2.36 MB
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MD5: 74A83386879233AA50988516932D49F7
File Format: This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, then double-click it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
File Name: BR168380.exe
File size: 1.04 MB
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MD5: 8b86b4a93da3323d5facffef9f960853
File Format: 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.
File Name: RAID_FRMW_LX_R168380.BIN.sign
File size: 194 Bytes
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MD5: 163AB4D41F57B86C0F8760C988D2A22C
File Format: Dell Update Packages for Linux can be used as stand-alone applications that ensure that specific validation criteria are met, then apply an update.
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File Name: RAID_FRMW_LX_R168380.BIN
File size: 5.01 MB
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MD5: 46C0DC14DCF07FAF02FB7014C8C7FA95
Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes and Enhancements
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2.8.1 Build 7692
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- fixed an issue when one of the drive goes offline and is replaced with the new drive in RAID5 array, rebuild does not kicks off.
2.8.1 Build 6098
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- fixed an issue which occurs when reconfiguring an array with CLI while array was under stress; can result in kernel panic in Linux.
- fixed a bug where a 300GB hard drive could not be assigned as a hot spare for a 300GB R1 using full drive capacities.
2.8.1 Build 6097
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-fixed a defect which occurs when reconfiguring an array to a size greater than 1.09 terabytes; can result in data loss.
–fixed bug where previous firmware did not re-calculate disk capacity when a drive is replaced.
2.8.0 Build 6095
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-single bit change to turn off flag indicating 64-bit compatibility. Needed to fix OMSS Enclosure support issue with RHEL4.
2.8.0 Build 6092
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-Background controller cache flush routine modified to flush smaller number of buffers during I/O without impacting RAID throughput. This change fixes driver timeout (manifesting as loss of drive access and filesystem errors like ext3_get_inode_loc errors) seen under certain Linux configurations.
2.8.0 Build 6089
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-Default changed to 30 Second Timeout for controller BIOS option to pause or continue when RAID configuration is found altered or degraded. This behavior is same as pre v2.8 firmware behavior.
2.8.0 Build 6082 - Initial release of v2.8 firmware
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-The ROMB firmware modified eliminating need for separate SCSI driver when channel-B is configured
as SCSI. Now only one driver is needed for both RAID/RAID and RAID/SCSI configurations (not applicable to PERC2/QC).
-Controller BIOS option added to pause or continue after 30 seconds timeout when RAID configuration is found altered or degraded.
-Additional ESM fix for pulled/missing drives.
-HIM_PCI_ERR correction to power management interrupt.
-Cache flush loop decreased to prevent extensive spin-lock hold during high I/O.
-AFU fix to block firmware installation based on proper level System BIOS.
-SCSI Passthru Event filtering.
-Disallow selection of drive to create raid when already reach maximum limit.
-Disable interrupts around doing queue accesses in CompleteFIB( ).
Supported Operating Systems
Installation instructions
Instructions for BR168380.exe
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.
Diskette Creation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file to create the diskette set.
2. Insert a blank diskette then click Continue.
3. When prompted, repeat step 2 until you reach the end of the diskette set. Label each diskette with a disk number starting from 1.
4. After all the files have been copied to the last diskette, click Finish.
Dell Update Package Instructions for RAID_FRMW_LX_R168380.BIN:
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.
Installation
1. Read over the release information presented by executing the "./RAID_FRMW_LX_R168380.BIN --version" command from the shell.
2. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Run the update by executing "./RAID_FRMW_LX_R168380.BIN" from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
*Important Note – If the Dell Update Package firmware flash (upgrade/downgrade) fails, there is no threat of data loss. In this case, please use the Dell release download to create diskette(s) and flash firmware from these diskettes.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for RAID_FRMW_LX_R168380.BIN.sign:
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.
Installation
1. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, RAID_FRMW_LX_R168380.BIN.sign
Dell Update Package Instructions for RAID_FRMW_WIN_R168380.EXE:
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.
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.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
*Important Note – If the Dell Update Package firmware flash (upgrade/downgrade) fails, there is no threat of data loss. In this case, please use the Dell release download to create diskette(s) and flash firmware from these diskettes.