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This tutorial explains how to update the firmware of the hard disks on a PowerVault disk array.
Warning: This tutorial is intended to the PowerVault MD32XX or the PowerVault MD36XX. This procedure requires a production shutdown to be implemented. The array has to be in an "Optimal" state. If any help is needed, please feel free to contact the technical support.
Prerequisites:
- No IO should be written on the disks during the update.
- The LUNs have to be removed from the servers, or the servers accessing to it have to be turned off.
- As a precautionary measure, it is recommended that you have a complete backup of the present data on the array.
Download the latest package A25_MD32_MD34_MD36_MD38_HDD_Firmware_with_ReadMe.zip containing the versions of hard disks firmware (the file "release note" is included in this package).
Unzip the file to explore the content.
Steps
Launch MDSM.
Click on Support, and then select Download Firmware (see image below).
Figure 1: MDSM Updgrade physical disk option
On the next screen, click on Add to select the packages according to your needs.
Figure 2: Download physical disk firmware screen
For example:
\MD32x0_MD32x0i_MD36x0i_HDD_FW_A2_R304271\Seagate_ST3500414SS_KS69.df
\MD32x0_MD32x0i_MD36x0i_HDD_FW_A2_R304271\Hitachi
Hitachi_HUS156045VLS600_E516.df
- Once the packages are selected, click on Next and validate.
- A message will appear informing you on the success of the update.
Note: The process of update can last up to 20 minutes.