zip file and look at the readme.txt file for available drive updates for each drive model and firmware application instructions. Firmware update best practices can also be found in the PowerVault ME4 Series Storage System Administrator’s Guide under the System topic > updating firmware chapter.
Event log viewer is showing event 649 and event 650.ĭownload the Dell PowerVault ME Series Storage HDD/SSD Firmware update from /support. The event log viewer panel opens.įigure 2. To view the event log, in the footer, click the events panel and select Show Event List. We recommend that connected hosts' I/O be stopped or that hosts be put in maintenance mode beforehand.
During the update, I/O to the drives is paused briefly. These updates help maintain the reliability of the drives and extend their operational life span.
Refer the agent to KB 000207843.Īs part of a maintenance schedule, Dell Technologies recommends PowerVault ME administrators upgrade disk drive firmware where applicable. Note: Administrators looking for Samsung SSD firmware versions DSA4 or DWA4 must contact Dell technical support to obtain the drive update package.
