Seagate SATA ST3250310NS, ST3500320NS, ST3750330NS and ST31000340NS firmware version MA0D
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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 will update Seagate SATA 3.5", to version MA0D for drive models ST3250310NS, ST3500320NS, ST3750330NS and ST31000340NS.
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Fixes & Enhancements
This release will update Seagate SATA 3.5", to version MA0D for drive models ST3250310NS, ST3500320NS, ST3750330NS and ST31000340NS.
Error Handling improvements: Optimized one track seeks Corrected a "Read Verify" conditional check that caused triggered green LED flash Resolved a rare condition causing disk to spin down if seek command occurs when entering standby mode. Resolved a rare condition where running a multi-threaded intensive program could lead to an unnecessary drive reset.
General improvements: SMART Enhancements and Improvements
Performance: Improved performance with small block random writes Improved command streaming with large queue depths Improved performance for some sequential read scenarios under RAID5 configs
Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
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There is an architectural constraint with Dells 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. 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.
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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.
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2) Click the Save button. The Save As window appears.
3) Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.
4) Click the Save button. A progress meter moves as the download is completed.
5) If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.
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