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How to update the Dell PowerVault MD12XX array? EMM Firmware Update MD1200

Summary: This tutorial explains how to update the PowerVault MD1200 or MD1220 disk array. JBOD can be connected on a server directly or on MD32xx or MD36 array.

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Symptoms

SLN303547_en_US__1icon Note: This article is part of the Dell PowerVault knowledge library, available here.

 

Table of content

  1. Update of MD12xx connected to a MD3xxx array via MDSM.
  2. Update of MD12xx connected to a server via Perc H800 or H810.

 

Cause

How to update MD12XX daisy chained with MD3000

SLN303547_en_US__1icon Note: The firmware array update can be done under production if multipathing is well configured.

 

Prerequisites: 

  • Download the RAID-Controller Firmware for MD32xxx- MD36xx v 08.20.21.61
  • Download the RAID-Controller Firmware for MD34xxx- MD38xx v 08.25.14.60
  • Check if the management port is accessible and answers correctly to the ping.


First, unzip the Controllers Update file and launch the Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM)

Click on:

1. Upgrade

2. EMM Firmware

3.The update window will open:

4. Click on Select File... and then select the Firmware_3W1PG_LN_1.06_A01.BIN file.

5. Click on Start.
 

When the update will be completed, a confirmation message will be displayed.

 

Resolution

Update of MD12xx connected to a server via a PERC H800 or H810.

Prerequisites: 

1. Please download the package corresponding to the correct Operating System from the Driver Details page.

 
Warning: Do not restart the server during the update.
 

2. Double click on the update package and follow the on-screen instructions.

3. Once finalized, a confirmation message will be displayed.

 
The array should be updated to the latest firmware version.

 

Affected Products

PowerVault MD3400, PowerVault MD3420, PowerVault MD3460, PowerVault MD3800f, PowerVault MD3800i, PowerVault MD3820f, PowerVault MD3820i, PowerVault MD3860f, PowerVault MD3860i
Article Properties
Article Number: 000140933
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 07 Oct 2021
Version:  6
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