This release contains firmware version CSLE for STX drives. Vendor model numbers ST6000NM035A, ST8000NM014A.

AUTO INSTALLED 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 contains firmware version CSLE for STX drives. Vendor model numbers ST6000NM035A, ST8000NM014A.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Fix for potential drive assert during read on arrival.
- Fix for drive hang after power cycle during cross-download testing.
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Version

CSLE, A00

Release date

05 Oct 2023

Download Type

Firmware

Category

SAS Drive

Importance

Recommended
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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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_0HG6Y_WN64_CSLE_A00_01.EXE
File Size: 12.03 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
aa5903593e984b40de57e5f1c1bfffe5
SHA1:
8448945132589cd3b27cec293dc0b3c9a6a0f115
SHA-256:
345664be1b841cc273a8459f2b96aa8b792fc66760685a5dc8e2b60c4f69426b
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_0HG6Y_LN64_CSLE_A00_01.BIN.sign
File Size: 226 Bytes
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
7a49712d8cfd79a8a7407b4cae9b957f
SHA1:
85051fe4d777e8d606d57b7d57749bd560e28f9a
SHA-256:
427af6f7cf9e7e1b10fe1df40d061e0d1c0522d61511047850ce68babc890a7a
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_0HG6Y_LN64_CSLE_A00_01.BIN
File Size: 7.68 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages for Linux can be used as stand-alone applications that ensure that specific validation criteria are met, then apply an update.
Note: Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
639e3a6a9feaa5d552142b7038f7740d
SHA1:
9a443671c2bd3215919a63520f101c2d1c7bbd22
SHA-256:
17eef21cc228f8bac49fa8b74beb01290946250056a92c9a2978eeebcf63e7aa

By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.

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This update will not run if any of the following conditions exist
1. Any Virtual Disk that is not optimal.
2. A RAID container that is performing a Background Initialization or Consistency Check.
3. A Rebuild, Resync, or copyback function is taking place.
4. A RAID set that is Partially Degraded or in a Degraded state.
5. Drives are on firmware version CSL7


This update will run on drives remaining in a RAID set that is in a Offline state.

There is an architectural constraint with Dell 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.
Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
Windows Server 2008 x64
Suse Linux ES 10
Linux
Windows Server 2012
Not Applicable
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 8
Windows Storage Server 2012 R2
Novell SuSE Linux ES 10
SuSE Linux Desktop 11
SUSE Linux ES 12
SuSE Linux ES 15
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2008 x86
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2019 LTSC
Windows Server 2022 LTSC
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Storage Server 2012
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2003 x64
HD,6TB,722E,S12,3.5,S,CM Model Number: ST6000NM035A Regulatory Model Number: STL011 Vendor PN: 2R7231-150
HD,8TB,722E,S12,3.5,S,CM Model Number: ST8000NM014A Regulatory Model Number: STL011 Vendor PN: 2KE231-150
Dell Update Package instructions for Windows Dup:

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.
5. Click the Install button.
6. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

Dell Update Package instructions for Linux DUP (RHEL/SLES/Ubuntu):

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 run the update by executing
"./ SAS_Firmware__LN__A00.BIN " from the shell.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
5. Click the Install button.
6. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions:

Download the latest GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package from support.dell.com.

1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
Installation
1. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do this once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, SAS_Firmware__LN__A00.BIN.sign.

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