Owner's Manual

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* Firmware updates require a reboot to take effect.
* PERC 4 update packages may fail if the system has an older version
of the Megaraid controller driver installed. To correct the problem,
update the Megaraid controller driver to version 2.20.4.5 or later.
* The firmware update fails on ESX server. Use DTK to perform the
upgrade.
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PowerVault MD1000 firmware
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* The PowerVault update procedure requires the RAID controller to
be in a known good state. If a problem occurs with the RAID
controller during the update procedure, and the Update Packages
cannot communicate with the PowerVault system, inventory its
firmware version, or perform the update. (138462)
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PowerVault MD1000 firmware
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* Stop all input/output to the PowerVault MD1000 before running
the PowerVault MD1000 firmware update package.
* WARNING: THE SERVER MUST BE REBOOTED AFTER UPDATING THE FIRMWARE ON
MD1000 ENCLOSURES IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ENCLOSURE MANAGEMENT. ACCESS
TO THE ENCLOSURES WILL BE LOST IF THE SERVER IS NOT REBOOTED.
* When prompted for reboot after the update, select "Yes".
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PowerVault PV100T DDS4 firmware and all PowerVault PV110T firmware
(PV110T DDS4, PV110T DAT72, PV110T LTO1, PV110T LTO2, PV110T LTO2-L,
PV110T LTO3-HH, PV110T LTO4, PV110T SDLT320, PV110T LTO3,
PV110T DLT VS80, PV110T DLT VS160, and PV110T SDLT)
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* Before executing the firmware update, stop all tape backup
activity and place all scheduled jobs on hold.
* After the firmware update is completed, restart your system for
the updates to take effect.
* Note: Tape automation devices are not supported by Dell Update
Packages. Disconnect or power off such devices before
executing Dell Update Packages.
The tape automation devices are as follows:
1. PowerVault PV120T