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disk Firmware Update Bootable CD ( Version: SAS_SATA_A04 )

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Dell(TM) 5094 Diagnostics

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Table Of Contents
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1.0 Documentation
2.0 Starting the Application
3.0 Running the Application
3.1 Automatic Batch Mode
3.2 Interactive Mode
4.0 Notes on the Application
5.0 Supported Systems
6.0 Supported Drives
6.1 SAS Drive Releases
6.2 SATA Drive Releases

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1.0 Documentation
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This application enables you to verify the integrity of your SAS cable(s) and update your hard drives to the latest
firmware version. Please review the supported SAS / SATA drives listed for criticality of updates.

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2.0 Starting the Application
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Insert the CD in the CD drive of the system you want to check and start the system.

NOTE: Your system must be set to boot from the CD drive first. You can set this order in your system BIOS.
See your User's Guide for information.

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3.0 Running the Application
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* When you first start the application, you cannot use the mouse on the initial menu. You must use the up/down
  arrow keys to navigate to options. Press <Enter> to select an option.

* Back up your data before updating the firmware. Once the update has started it must run to completion; 
  otherwise, the drive may not function. Dell recommends using an uninterruptible power supply during the
  procedure.

* Do not run this application during a RAID volume rebuild.

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3.1 Automatic Batch Mode
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* The Update utility defaults to a fully Automatic Batch mode requiring no user interaction. When the
  application starts, there is a prompt to load Patch.zip. Default is {Y}, this loads the Automatic routines.
  A second prompt to run Interactive or Automatic Batch. Default is {B}.

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3.2 Interactive Mode
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* In Interactive mode, there are two menu options to update firmware, Automatic and Interactive. Automatic
  mode allows for unattended firmware updates. Interactive mode allows the user to select individual drives
  to update.

* When updates are complete, a prompt to view the results file, default is {N}. 
 

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4.0 Notes on the Application
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* On drives connected to a PERC5, the utility will wait for 5 minutes for the first drive. There is no
  wait on subsequent drives, unless the utility is exited. Do not power cycle or reboot your system while
  the update is taking place.

* While the update is in progress, status will show "Testing". This is an indication that drive firmware is
  being flashed, no other tests are occurring. 

* This utility supports SAS and SATA Hard drives. For any model Hard drive that is not supported by this
  utility, it will display "No Update". 

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5.0 Supported Systems
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This utililty is supported on all 5G and above PowerEdge, MD1000 PowerVault and Precision systems. Only drives
attached to SAS or PERC controllers can be updated.

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6.0 Supported Drives 
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The following is a listing of drives supported on this release:

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6.1 SAS Drive Releases
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FUJITSU SAS

Drive Model		Firmware	Criticality
-----------		--------	-----------
MAY2036RC		D109		Recommended
MAY2073RC		D109		Recommended
MAX3036RC		D207		Recommended
MAX3073RC		D207		Recommended
MAX3147RC		D207		Recommended  

HITACHI SAS

Drive Model		Firmware	Criticality
-----------		--------	-----------	
HUS151436VLS300		A5F0		Recommended
HUS151473VLS300		A5F0		Recommended	
HUS151414VLS300		A5F0		Recommended

MAXTOR SAS

Drive Model		Firmware	Criticality
-----------		--------	-----------	
ATLAS15K2_036SAS	BP05		Recommended
ATLAS15K2_073SAS	BP05		Recommended
ATLAS15K2_147SAS	BP05		Recommended
ATLAS10K5_073SAS	BP05		Recommended 		
ATLAS10K5_147SAS	BP05		Recommended
ATLAS10K5_300SAS	BP05		Recommended

SEAGATE SAS

Drive Model		Firmware	Criticality
-----------		--------	-----------
ST373455SS		S515		Recommended
ST3146855SS		S515		Recommended
ST3300655SS		S515		Recommended
ST373355SS		T109		Recommended 		
ST3146755SS		T109		Recommended
ST3300555SS		T109		Recommended
ST9146802SS		S207		Recommended
ST973402SS		S207		Recommended
ST936701SS		S110		Recommended
ST973401SS		S110		Recommended
ST336754SS		S412		Recommended 
ST373454SS		S412		Recommended
ST3146854SS		S412		Recommended
ST936751SS		SM04		Recommended
ST973451SS		SM04		Recommended

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6.2 SATA Drive Releases
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Western Digital SATA

Drive Model		Firmware	Criticality
-----------		--------	-----------
WDC WD5000YS-18M	2E0B		Urgent	
WDC WD2500YS-18S	6C06		Urgent
WDC WD1600YS-18S	6C06		Urgent
WDC WD800AAJS-18	0A04		Urgent

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