MD Series: MD36xxf Potential I/O path error with Fibre Channel chip and Controller memory

Summary: This article covers information about /O path error between Fibre Channel chip and RAID controller memory on controller firmware older than 07.84.44.60 and how to resolve.

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Symptoms

PowerVault MD36xxf arrays running controller firmware previous to version 07.84.44.60 may potentially experience an I/O path error between Fibre Channel chip and RAID Controller memory.

Cause

Firmware previous to version 07.84.44.60 on MD36xxf units

Resolution

The issue has been addressed in the 07.84.44.60 and later firmware releases. Update the controllers to the latest firmware.

Affected Products

PowerVault MD3600F, PowerVault MD3620F, PowerVault MD3660f
Article Properties
Article Number: 000139636
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 20 Jun 2025
Version:  4
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