HGST KU45 for model number(s) HUS726020ALS210 and HUS726040ALS210.

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 KU45 for HGST drives. Vendor model numbers HUS726020ALS210 and HUS726040ALS210.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Fix potential stale data condition where data from a sequential write stream does not invalidate previous overlapping read data in cache.
- Fix for potential command timeout due to payload burst size calculation difference.

Enhancements:
-N/A
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Version

KU45, A00

Release date

01 Apr 2021

Download Type

Firmware

Category

SAS Drive

Importance

Urgent
Dell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
Available formats View Important Information

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_68X4C_WN64_KU45_A00_01.EXE
File Size: 11.2 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:
4871374f332c8a9e2355d94d28f428a7
SHA1:
cc0a61d19f500b3e99a2c3771b721b2dbf53495b
SHA-256:
be548ad0b74bd8d0bbf4a544b267731cb42ec256d0d9c46130dc164853d74b3f

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_68X4C_LN_KU45_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:
3127042f08ca5c7e74ef308a13241843
SHA1:
a3f17918419d6a003e566afedcf6052f5f372dd5
SHA-256:
d9cbc61cd56c5c2f183e5abdf95fb5e5c82db31cd917d0c3938644021ba6b1d0

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_68X4C_WN32_KU45_A00.EXE
File Size: 9.19 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:
cc078963f60e21bfc0d1900ed4ea9063
SHA1:
6b4fb762809cc2a99ccd36397bac2c12cc45cb4a
SHA-256:
cba2de782c3f5d00382374449d4890cb3813ebae46fd6d00aed4cd2033f6f173

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_68X4C_LN_KU45_A00_01.BIN
File Size: 9.01 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:
d56017109ad48635368f1b213ba4704a
SHA1:
6a8bab83d94a1fbc56ed5b97158a5b8d719440ce
SHA-256:
b0a26a3f593a58a044f8499e77573ba6486f580368dafeaec35f2c23a217a013

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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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HGST Aries K Plus 2TB HDD 12Gbps SAS 3.5 7.2K 512n ISE Model No: HUS726020ALS210 Regulatory Model No: US7SSK200 Vendor PN: 0F27040
HGST Aries K Plus 4TB HDD 12Gbps SAS 3.5 7.2K 512n ISE Model No: HUS726040ALS210 Regulatory Model No: US7SSK400 Vendor PN: 0F27041
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-Drive_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-Drive_Firmware__LN__A00.BIN.sign.

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