MD Series: Firmware update on MD1000 when connected to MD3000x

Summary: How to do the Firmware update on MD1000 when connected to MD3000x.

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Symptoms

This manual describes how to update a MD1000, which is attached to a MD3000 or MD3000i.
 
Note: Before you update:
  • Do a backup of your data!
  • The process of the update may take up to 30 minutes and both EMMs are restarted.
  • For the update, the primary storage has to be in the Optimal state.
  • We recommend to do the Update during Downtime, because the I/O to the expansion enclosure is stopped during the update.
  • Check the compatibility-guide of your software OS vendor if the Firmware is approved.

Cause

Not required

Resolution

  1. Download the needed Firmware of the MD3000(SAS) or MD3000i(iSCSI) - related to the primary Chassis. You can find that on the Dell webpage or the FTP
    1. MD3000 - PowerVault MD3000 Driver Download page
    2. MD3000i - PowerVault MD3000i Driver Download page
  2. Extract the downloaded controller-firmware.
  3. Ensure that the current Firmware is installed to the Main Chassis.
  4. Update the firmware as follows:
    1. Open the Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM) and connect to the primary chassis you want to update.
    2. Choose the tab Support.
    3. Choose in there the item Download Firmware.
    4. Click the item Download Environmental (EMM) Card Firmware.
Note: This Menu is only shown if one or more MD1000 are attached.
 
  1. Choose the MD1000 you want to update from the shown list. If you want to update all attached expansion enclosures you can also mark the checkbox Select All.
  2. Click Select File and choose the File with the Ending *.bin.
  3. If you click the Start button, you begin the Update.

Affected Products

Dell PowerVault MD3000 with Red Hat Enterprise Linux HA Clusters, Dell PowerVault MD3000 with Windows HA Clusters, Dell PowerVault MD3000i with Windows HA Clusters, PowerVault MD1000, PowerVault MD3000, PowerVault MD3000i
Article Properties
Article Number: 000124765
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 22 Apr 2025
Version:  7
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