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

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.

How to update MD12XX daisy chained with MD3000

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)

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.
 

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.

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

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