Release Notes

About PS Series Storage Arrays

Dell EqualLogic PS Series arrays optimize resources by automating capacity, performance, and network load balancing.

Additionally, PS Series arrays offer all-inclusive array management software and firmware updates. Dell EqualLogic PS Series

arrays, when combined with FS Series appliances, offer a high-performance, high-availability, scalable NAS solution.

NOTE: PS Series storage arrays version 10.0 are compatible with FS Series appliances version 4.0 or later.

For product information about FS Series appliances, see the Dell EqualLogic FS Series Appliances Release Notes, available at

eqlsupport.dell.com.

PS-M4110 Precaution

The PS-M4110 chassis contains a locking mechanism that was engineered for smooth operation and will engage without the

need to apply a large amount of force. Using excessive force to close the drawer is not necessary and could result in physical

damage to the chassis.

Firmware Update Kit

NOTE: If you use the Dell Storage Update Manager to update to firmware v10.0, this tool takes care of the update for you.

The Dell Storage Update Manager (including the Dell Storage Update Manager User’s Guide) can be downloaded from the

Dell EqualLogic support website (eqlsupport.dell.com).

Two separate kits (32-bit and 64-bit) are available within the .zip file. The name of the kits starts with either kit_V10.0

(32-bit) or kit_64_V10.0 (64-bit). After you download the .zip file, and begin to install the update, the wizard will ask you to

select the kit to install:

● If you have array models PS60x0, PS65x0, or PS-M4110, select the 32-bit kit.

● If you have array models PS41x0, PS4210, PS61x0, PS6210, or PS6610, select the 64-bit kit.

If you choose the wrong kit when updating from v7.0.x or later, the following error displays: The type <n> controller is

not supported by this firmware. See the latest Release Notes for more information.

NOTE: The firmware update process remains the same as it was for previous versions.

To download the firmware update kit:

1. Use a web browser to access the Dell EqualLogic support website (eqlsupport.dell.com).

2. Log in to your support account. If you do not have an account, request one from the Login page.

3. Click the Downloads tab, then click PS Series firmware.

4. Select PS Series firmware version 10.0.x.

5. Download the firmware to a host that has network access to the array.

If you downloaded the firmware in a compressed format (.tar or .zip), decompress the file to a directory on the host.

Supported Update Paths

When updating array firmware, you must follow the supported update path, as shown in the following table:

NOTE:

Dell Storage Update Manager can be used when updating firmware from the following versions:

● PS Series Storage Arrays firmware version 8.0 and later

● FS Series Storage Appliances firmware version 3.0 and later

The first column lists starting firmware versions, and the second column lists the versions to which they can be updated. The

notation used in the table refers to all releases of a given firmware revision. For example, 10.0.x refers to versions 10.0.1, 10.0.2,

and so on, as well as all version 10.0 patch releases.