LSI Logic SAS 1068e Controller Firmware 1.18.10.00 (B1)/1.25.03.00 (B3) Fix 11810/12503 Rev.A

This package contains an upgrade for the LSI Logic SAS 1068e Controller Firmware for the supported workstation models and operating systems. This package upgrades the firmware for the B1 chip to version 1.18.10.00 and for the B3 chip to version 1.25.03.00.

ENHANCEMENTS:

N/A

FIXES:

- Fixes an issue where there is a possible loss of data when a SAS expander (also know as JBOD) that is attached to an HP xw9400 Workstation is in the process of transferring data from the expander, and the expander is power cycled.

PREREQUISITES:

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Download the file by clicking the "Download" or "Obtain Software" button and saving the file to a folder on your hard drive (make a note of the folder where the downloaded file is saved).

2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. Note the location where the SoftPaq contents are extracted (the default is C:SWSETUPSP43998).

UPDATING THE FIRMWARE:

To update the firmware, complete the following steps:

1. Copy the contents extracted from the downloaded file to a DOS or FreeDOS bootable diskette (floppy) or USB key.

2. Ensure that the bootable diskette or USB key is in the drive, and boot the workstation to the diskette or USB key.

3. Execute the file "SAS9400B.bat" to update the firmware to 1.18.10.00 (B1 LSI1068e) or 1.25.03.00 (B3 LSI1068e) into the SAS Flash.

4. Once the firmware has been updated, the system should be powered cycled. Remove the floppy diskette or USB key prior to power up.

5. During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), notice that the LSI SAS1068e Option ROM is 6.12.00.00 and the firmware version is 1.18.10.00 (B1 LSI10678e) or 6.22.00.00 and the firmware version is 1.25.03.00 (B3 LSI1068e).

NOTE:

After the installation is complete, the download directory, which contains the extracted SoftPaq files, can be deleted, if desired.

About LSI Logic Controller Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device's functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit's overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn't recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it's best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device's firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don't miss a single new release.