HGST firmware version K968. 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 K968 for HGST drives. Vendor model numbers WUSTM3240ASS200, WUSTM3280ASS200, WUSTM3216ASS200, WUSTR1596ASS200, WUSTR1519ASS200, WUSTR1538ASS200, WUSTR1576ASS200, WUSTR1515ASS200, WUSTR6440ASS200, WUSTR6480ASS200 and WUSTR6416ASS200.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fix potential premature wear-out issue on drives in certain system environments
- Fix for Self-Initiated Reset after drive usage history log receives excessive entries
Read More- Fix for Self-Initiated Reset after drive usage history log receives excessive entries
Version
K968, A00
Release date
07 Jun 2024
Download Type
Firmware
Category
SAS Drive
Importance
UrgentDell 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_7HYHH_WN64_K968_A00.EXE
File Size: 11.97 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:
7adc27b5ae2055308d37fa639c428414
SHA1:
e4d37441a46283680d97170e275f5078926b7595
SHA-256:
83a39c4873b72b1458a95c683c9220fbf728d9a8b303b54a6fb3ff8debf81916
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_7HYHH_LN64_K968_A00.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:
596030992aa33f156853563cd0193f72
SHA1:
111f8a14006428bb8b08f64f75bf1b14facf7979
SHA-256:
4a526d97b17c7e19fcb4db02a7e5ce5f6739bd76862f77e082d55d7b0d50daca
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: SAS-Drive_Firmware_7HYHH_LN64_K968_A00.BIN
File Size: 7.46 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.
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:
d9fc463f0dea5fd72e1b9276356f3e50
SHA1:
32408680ec23553ae58169a0d63b0802be10a538
SHA-256:
0d344fed39157fe71ca30aed55acaedd3bc28cab940557e074986118c51b946c
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
Firmware Update for all WDC Bear Cove Plus SSDs, including models WUSTR1596ASS200, WUSTR1519ASS200, WUSTR1538ASS200, WUSTR1576ASS200, WUSTR1515ASS200, WUSTR6440ASS200, WUSTR6480ASS200, WUSTR6416ASS200, WUSTM3240ASS200, WUSTM3280ASS200, and WUSTM3216ASS200.
Supported Operating Systems
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
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
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 2025 LTSC
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Storage Server 2012
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2003 x64
Applies to
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
Installation instructions
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
"./ Serial-ATA_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, Serial-ATA_Firmware__LN__A00.BIN.sign.
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
"./ Serial-ATA_Firmware_
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, Serial-ATA_Firmware_
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