Dell PowerVault MD 32/36 Series Storage Controller Firmware and NVSRAM firmware version 08.20.21.61
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
Enclosure ID changing to 48 on extension arrays
Last character missing from service tag on dense array when using SymbolSDK
Controller reboot during online drive firmware update might cause data inconsistency
During heavy I/O, Online Drive Firmware Update might cause dropped writes
Controller reboot when disabling Data Assurance on a Thin Volume with SSD Cache enabled
In a clustered environment, with a large number of volumes being reserved per host, an additional controller reboot occurred during online RAID controller download
Asynch replication placed offline during volume expansion and volume ownership change
XCOPY on thin volume hangs and controller reboots during thin volume expansion
Controller reboot caused by repeated bus reset or target reset from hosts
Enhancements:
None
Read MoreEnclosure ID changing to 48 on extension arrays
Last character missing from service tag on dense array when using SymbolSDK
Controller reboot during online drive firmware update might cause data inconsistency
During heavy I/O, Online Drive Firmware Update might cause dropped writes
Controller reboot when disabling Data Assurance on a Thin Volume with SSD Cache enabled
In a clustered environment, with a large number of volumes being reserved per host, an additional controller reboot occurred during online RAID controller download
Asynch replication placed offline during volume expansion and volume ownership change
XCOPY on thin volume hangs and controller reboots during thin volume expansion
Controller reboot caused by repeated bus reset or target reset from hosts
Enhancements:
None
Version
08.20.21.61, A17
Release date
25 Jan 2017
Download Type
Firmware
Category
Storage Controller
Importance
RecommendedDell 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: Base Drivers for Imaging
File Name: PowerVault_MD32_MD36_Series_Firmware_08_20_21_61.zip
File Size: 301.51 MB
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MD5:
14ab2813e92d98ad23e278e75335f7a7
SHA1:
622aee0dc8dfb0e4f7003f2326258ebf0c0bf4a9
SHA-256:
9dd3628390663ebf92900abf074803051a0aa0a2c392c076ba3a1ec3bafe3c5c
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Important Information
*** ATTENTION ***
If your PowerVault MD32xx/MD36xx series storage array is currently running a firmware version lower than 07.75.28.60, you cannot directly install the RAID controller firmware version 08.20.21.61 included in this release.
Instead, you must first install the bridge firmware version 07.75.28.60. After the bridge firmware is successfully installed, you can then install RAID controller firmware 08.20.21.61
If your PowerVault MD32xx/MD36xx series storage array is currently running a firmware version lower than 07.75.28.60, you cannot directly install the RAID controller firmware version 08.20.21.61 included in this release.
Instead, you must first install the bridge firmware version 07.75.28.60. After the bridge firmware is successfully installed, you can then install RAID controller firmware 08.20.21.61
Supported Operating Systems
Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
Windows Storage Server 2012 R2
SUSE Linux ES 12
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows 7, 64-bit
Windows 8, 64-bit
Windows 8.1, 64-bit
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2016
Windows 10, 64-bit
VMware ESXi 5.1
VMware ESXi 5.5
VMware ESXi 6.0
VMware ESXi 6.5
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Applies to
MD3 Series Controller Firmware Updates
Installation instructions
*** WARNING ***
If you have a single controller PowerVault MD32/MD36 series storage array you must stop all I/O operations before starting the RAID controller firmware upgrade.
Specifically, follow these steps:
1. ***IMPORTANT*** Install the latest Dell PowerVault MD Storage Manager (MDSM) software from the Resource DVD. Must be at least version 6.4.0.4 or higher.
NOTE: It is recommended that you install all the latest updates available at www.dell.com/support
2. Extract the following files from the Bridge_Firmware_07_75_28_60.zip archive:
* Bridge_Firmware_07_75_28_60.dlp
3. Download and activate RAID controller bridge firmware version 07.75.28.60 (contained in the Bridge_Firmware_07_75_28_60.dlp file)
4. Once the bridge firmware installation is successfully completed, wait at least 30 minutes to allow the attached hosts to re-discover the storage array.
5. Download and activate the RAID controller firmware version 08.20.21.60 together with the NVSRAM configuration file version using the Dell PowerVault MD Storage Manager for your corresponding array type.
Reboot will be required
If you have a single controller PowerVault MD32/MD36 series storage array you must stop all I/O operations before starting the RAID controller firmware upgrade.
Specifically, follow these steps:
1. ***IMPORTANT*** Install the latest Dell PowerVault MD Storage Manager (MDSM) software from the Resource DVD. Must be at least version 6.4.0.4 or higher.
NOTE: It is recommended that you install all the latest updates available at www.dell.com/support
2. Extract the following files from the Bridge_Firmware_07_75_28_60.zip archive:
* Bridge_Firmware_07_75_28_60.dlp
3. Download and activate RAID controller bridge firmware version 07.75.28.60 (contained in the Bridge_Firmware_07_75_28_60.dlp file)
4. Once the bridge firmware installation is successfully completed, wait at least 30 minutes to allow the attached hosts to re-discover the storage array.
5. Download and activate the RAID controller firmware version 08.20.21.60 together with the NVSRAM configuration file version using the Dell PowerVault MD Storage Manager for your corresponding array type.
Reboot will be required
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