HGST firmware version K960. Vendor model numbers WUSTM3240ASS200, WUSTM3280ASS200, WUSTM3216ASS200, WUSTR1596ASS200, WUSTR1519ASS200, WUSTR1538ASS200, WUSTR1576ASS200, WUSTR1515ASS200, WUSTR6440ASS200, WUSTR6480ASS200 and WUSTR6416ASS200.

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 K960 for HGST drives. Vendor model numbers WUSTM3240ASS200, WUSTM3280ASS200, WUSTM3216ASS200, WUSTR1596ASS200, WUSTR1519ASS200, WUSTR1538ASS200, WUSTR1576ASS200, WUSTR1515ASS200, WUSTR6440ASS200, WUSTR6480ASS200 and WUSTR6416ASS200.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes :
- Fix LBA mismatch error encountered when reading 'Program Failed' (PFAIL) locations.
- Fix LBA mismatch error encountered during long duration read-only workloads.
- Change the default value of the Pin 11 Feature Enable on Mode Page 0x19 Subpage 0x04 (Reporting Enabled (RE) bit - byte 4 bit 7) to 0.

Enhancements :
N/A
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Version

K960, A00

Release date

02 Nov 2020

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_358PN_WN64_K960_A00_01.EXE
File Size: 11.57 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:
cfdd64f3e2c57401913834408f183929
SHA1:
d3c60f2c99dff56ca1dba98361984cb6ac4a9aee
SHA-256:
5fc710ab05bbaa31ab312e34658198116e8d8cf8a4f2107fd796e461e51e059d

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_358PN_LN_K960_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:
f0db995aea2f20b8ac8634dee547eb4b
SHA1:
86537f4ea6fab3979d1ca3e7f2a638d23de99790
SHA-256:
dd907c216dc95479da9e0cb8af8b05260947a04ae4940c82e5b65bfa9e5c350b

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_358PN_WN32_K960_A00.EXE
File Size: 8.96 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
d472b43079890c9fbb1e4bd1ea5a9214
SHA1:
31d90191c618859241593306566942be99061f46
SHA-256:
eb4ebca37b883fbdbe4ae120786abd664ad46561e4473146ef399e0f1d71b4b2

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_358PN_LN_K960_A00_01.BIN
File Size: 9.13 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:
d8ad609a22e1a344f71485435b7246e5
SHA1:
9bcf71d61adba2e98c0b1417e04a635a1951f58c
SHA-256:
03389d8c9438a934a74d1e5aa6ac1974c9d7ebc3312031dbebcea789529a5829

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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.

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.
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WD Phoenix Bear Cove Plus 10DWPD 1.6TB 12Gbps SAS 2.5 512E ISE Model Number: WUSTM3216ASS200 Regulatory Model Number: UCTBP16M Vendor PN: 0B40414
WD Phoenix Bear Cove Plus 10DWPD 400GB 12Gbps SAS 2.5 512E ISE Model Number: WUSTM3240ASS200 Regulatory Model Number: UCTBP40M Vendor PN: 0B40412
WD Phoenix Bear Cove Plus 10DWPD 800GB 12Gbps SAS 2.5 512E ISE Model Number: WUSTM3280ASS200 Regulatory Model Number: UCTBP80M Vendor PN: 0B40413
WD Phoenix Bear Cove Plus 1DWPD 1.92TB 12Gbps SAS 2.5 512E ISE Model Number: WUSTR1519ASS200 Regulatory Model Number: UCTBP19R Vendor PN: 0B40552
WD Phoenix Bear Cove Plus 1DWPD 15.36TB 12Gbps SAS 2.5 512E ISE Model Number: WUSTR1515ASS200 Regulatory Model Number: UCTBP15R Vendor PN: 0B40555
WD Phoenix Bear Cove Plus 1DWPD 3.84TB 12Gbps SAS 2.5 512E ISE Model Number: WUSTR1538ASS200 Regulatory Model Number: UCTBP38R Vendor PN: 0B40553
WD Phoenix Bear Cove Plus 1DWPD 7.68TB 12Gbps SAS 2.5 512E ISE Model Number: WUSTR1576ASS200 Regulatory Model Number: UCTBP76R Vendor PN: 0B40554
WD Phoenix Bear Cove Plus 1DWPD 960GB 12Gbps SAS 2.5 512E ISE Model Number: WUSTR1596ASS200 Regulatory Model Number: UCTBP96R Vendor PN: 0B40551
WD Phoenix Bear Cove Plus 3DWPD 1.6TB 12Gbps SAS 2.5 512E ISE Model Number: WUSTR6416ASS200 Regulatory Model Number: UCTBP16R Vendor PN: 0B40483
WD Phoenix Bear Cove Plus 3DWPD 400GB 12Gbps SAS 2.5 512E ISE Model Number: WUSTR6440ASS200 Regulatory Model Number: UCTBP40R Vendor PN: 0B40481
WD Phoenix Bear Cove Plus 3DWPD 800GB 12Gbps SAS 2.5 512E ISE Model Number: WUSTR6480ASS200 Regulatory Model Number: UCTBP80R Vendor PN: 0B40482
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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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