How to update the HDD/SDD firmware on a PowerVault MD3060e
Summary: update, HDD, SSD, firmware, MD3060e, Storage Enclosure, Dell Storage Enclosure Management Software, DSMS.
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Symptoms
To update HDD/SSD firmware through a MD3060e Storage Enclosure using the Dell Storage Enclosure Management Software, please follow the steps below:
If the firmware file path contains spaces, enclose the filepath in quotes ("") e.g. –file="C:\My Files\my firmware.fwh"
Only firmware files with the ".fwh" extension are supported for updating hard drives using the secli.
- Download the latest firmware package for the specific drive from dell.com/support.
- Stop all I/O between the server and the attached enclosure(s) containing the drive(s) for the update.
- Run the following command:
secli update drive -a=<(SASAddress | AdapterIndex)> -enc=<(WWN | EnclIndex)> -w=<DrawerIndex> -d=<(WWN | EnclosureSlotIndex)> -file=<FW.FilePath>
- The command will return an indication of success or failure.
If the firmware file path contains spaces, enclose the filepath in quotes ("") e.g. –file="C:\My Files\my firmware.fwh"
Only firmware files with the ".fwh" extension are supported for updating hard drives using the secli.
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Affected Products
PowerVault MD3060eArticle Properties
Article Number: 000134373
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 23 Sept 2021
Version: 4
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