Samsung GD57 for model number(s) MZ7KM240HMHQ0D3, MZ7KM480HMHQ0D3, MZ7KM960HMJP0D3, MZ7KM1T9HMJP0D3.

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This release contains firmware version GD57 for Samsung drives. Vendor model numbers MZ7KM240HMHQ0D3, MZ7KM480HMHQ0D3, MZ7KM960HMJP0D3, MZ7KM1T9HMJP0D3.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
-Addresses rare case where drive will return uncorrectable read errors

Enhancements:
-Improves start up time after power on
-Improved power loss protection
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Version

GD57, A00

Release date

18 Jun 2018

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Storage

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: Serial-ATA_Firmware_97D8J_WN64_GD57_A00_01.EXE
File Size: 9.72 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:
fd760157ff80b2d30b61ea81b1041fec
SHA1:
14f26878c406fa74843e931b61d388a5c4ec1457
SHA-256:
e1bfd02aac5ae90278f3afaf38fec50f6684de0f422dc4a410b6e7572bdb369d

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Serial-ATA_Firmware_97D8J_LN_GD57_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:
7e107dcd6e88c50adce3e371ac8a6405
SHA1:
d5ae9ce939c781dac82950984b7ba5bc57f4f4a5
SHA-256:
b56aec5510e3c0b672add0d866a040f642632c0da680071de191d63cfba3b541

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Serial-ATA_Firmware_97D8J_WN32_GD57_A00_01.EXE
File Size: 8.54 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:
3df31da29065dccb3b8f349631a6db75
SHA1:
05256085871a686a5e050f21786c331dd67c98ec
SHA-256:
36d70ebfdf7a4935239f522fc608bad4a63e8bc32eab9e9cc470bad418bb3cae

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Serial-ATA_Firmware_97D8J_LN_GD57_A00.BIN
File Size: 5.8 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:
7d2528926514c8cbdf6f2ddae1ad75bb
SHA1:
2015312cd3bc29ac1ff4158b53de73d8083ab13a
SHA-256:
891220a67065f058c6125beb2fd95b3c83d9b353a6972bfa09d05309b7e1c742

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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.
Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
Windows Server 2008 x64
Suse Linux ES 10
Windows Server 2012
Not Applicable
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5.2
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5
SUSE Linux ES 12
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2008 x86
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2016
Samsung SM863a MU 1920GB SSD SATA 6Gbps 2.5" 512n Model No: MZ7KM1T9HMJP0D3 Regulatory Model No: MZ7KM1T9HMJP Vendor PN: MZ7KM1T9HMJP-000D3
Samsung SM863a MU 240GB SSD SATA 6Gbps 2.5" 512n Model No: MZ7KM240HMGY0D3 Regulatory Model No: MZ7KM240HMGY Vendor PN: MZ7KM240HMGY-000D3
Samsung SM863a MU 480GB SSD SATA 6Gbps 2.5" 512n Model No: MZ7KM480HMHQ0D3 Regulatory Model No: MZ7KM480HMHQ Vendor PN: MZ7KM480HMHQ-000D3
Samsung SM863a MU 960GB SSD SATA 6Gbps 2.5" 512n Model No: MZ7KM960HMJP0D3 Regulatory Model No: MZ7KM960HMJP Vendor PN: MZ7KM960HMJP-000D3
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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.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

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