MD Series: Firmware update on a MD12x0 connected to MD32xx/MD34xx/MD36xx/MD38xx
Summary: How to do the Firmware update on a MD1200 or MD1220 connected to MD3xxx.
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Symptoms
Please Note before Update:
- Do a backup of your data!
- The process of the update could take up to 30 minutes and both EMMs will be restarted.
- For the update, the primary storage has to be in the Optimal state.
- We recommend to do the Update during Downtime, because the IO to the expansion enclosure will be stopped during the update.
- Check the compatibility-guide of your software-/OS-vendor if the Firmware is approved.
Cause
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Resolution
- MD12x0 - Webpage
3. Be sure 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 Update menu.
3. Now choose EMM-Firmware... .
This Menu is only shown if one or more MD12x0 are attached.
4. Choose all the Enclosures 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.
5. Now click Select File and choose the File with the Ending *.bin.
6. If you click the Start-Button you will begin the Update.
2. Choose the Update menu.
3. Now choose EMM-Firmware... .
This Menu is only shown if one or more MD12x0 are attached.
4. Choose all the Enclosures 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.
5. Now click Select File and choose the File with the Ending *.bin.
6. If you click the Start-Button you will begin the Update.
Affected Products
Dell PowerVault MD3600f/3620f Windows HA Cluster, Dell PowerVault OEM Ready MD34XX and MD38XX, PowerVault MD1200, PowerVault MD1220, PowerVault MD3200, PowerVault MD3220, PowerVault MD3220i, PowerVault MD3260, PowerVault MD3260i, PowerVault MD3460
, PowerVault MD3600i, PowerVault MD3660f, PowerVault MD3820f, PowerVault MD3820i, PowerVault MD3860f, PowerVault MD3860i
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Article Properties
Article Number: 000124763
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 25 Mar 2024
Version: 7
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