MD3060e EMM update

This tutorial explains how to update the disk array of the PowerVault MD1200 or MD1220.
The storage array (JBOD) can be connected directly on a server or on a storage array like MD32xx or MD36xx.

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

This tutorial consists in two parts:

1. Update of MD3060e daisy chained with MD3x60 array via MDSM.
2. Update of MD3060e daisy chained with a server via a LSI 9207-8e HBA or Dell 12Gbps SAS HBA card.

Prerequisites:

Update of MD3060e daisy chained with a MD3x60 array via MDSM

Update of MD3060e daisy chained with a server via a LSI 9207-8e HBA or Dell 12Gbps SAS HBA card.

Steps:

1. Update of MD3060e daisy chained with a MD3x60 array via MDSM

Note: EMMs updates can be made in production if the cabling is correctly made (if it is not the case, the Recovery Guru will notify it to you).

Unzip the Controllers Update file and launch the Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM).

1. Upgrade

2. EMM Firmware

3. The update window will open:
 

4. Click on Select File... and then find the MD3060e_Firmware_0399.esm type.

5. Click on Start.

2. Update of MD3060e daisy chained with a server via a LSI 9207-8e HBA or Dell 12Gbps SAS HBAcard.

Install Storage Enclosure Management Software on the server on which MD3060e is installed.

Follow the instructions to update by using MD3060e_Firmware_0399.esm.