Learn how to upgrade your SSD SAS Western Digital SS300 firmware.
Routine firmware updates play a pivotal role in upholding your drive's performance, stability, and security. Such updates often encompass critical bug fixes, enhanced compatibility, and advanced security features that are indispensable for preserving your data integrity and maintaining optimal operational efficiency.
An important patch has been introduced in this new firmware (version BCGNB17D). We strongly recommend updating your firmware to avoid any premature end-of-life.
Click here for the firmware release notes.
Disk part numbers:
- HUSMR3280ASS201 (800GB capacity)
- HUSMR3240ASS201 (400GB capacity)
Requirements
- A bare metal server with SSD SAS Western Digital SS300, from the following:
- mHG/HG/BHG 2017
- mHG/HG/BHG 2018
- mHG/HG/BHG 2019
Instructions
WARNING:
- Before attempting any firmware update, a backup of the data on the drive must be made. Use our Getting Started - Backing Up a Bare Metal Server with Veeam Enterprise guide to see an option for how to do this.
- The firmware update does not format the drive or delete data, but a firmware update failure may happen. Please do not power off the drive or the bare metal server during the firmware update process.
Linux | ESXi 7.x | ESXi 8.x | Windows
Linux
Hardware/software configuration tested on the OVHcloud side
| Platform | Flash tool | Firmware | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 11/12 OS | StorCLI 007.2705.0000.0000 | BCGNB17D | OK |
| Ubuntu 22.04 OS | StorCLI 007.2705.0000.0000 | BCGNB17D | OK |
| Rocky 7/8 OS | StorCLI 007.2705.0000.0000 | BCGNB17D | OK |
| Debian 11/12 OS + HARD RAID | StorCLI 007.2705.0000.0000 | BCGNB17D | OK |
| Ubuntu 22.04 OS + HARD RAID | StorCLI 007.2705.0000.0000 | BCGNB17D | OK |
| Rocky 7/8 OS + HARD RAID | StorCLI 007.2705.0000.0000 | BCGNB17D | OK |
Step 1 - Download StorCLI
Download the StorCLI package on your server:
wget https://docs.broadcom.com/docs-and-downloads/007.2705.0000.0000_storcli_rel.zip
Unpack the global archive:
unzip 007.2705.0000.0000_storcli_rel.zip
Then unpack the archive containing the binaries for the various OS:
unzip storcli_rel/Unified_storcli_all_os.zip
Step 2 - Install StorCLI
- For Debian, Ubuntu, Mint, Proxmox and similar:
dpkg -i Unified_storcli_all_os/Ubuntu/storcli_007.2705.0000.0000_all.deb
- For RHEL, CentOS, RockyLinux, AlmaLinux, Fedora, and similar:
rpm -ivh Unified_storcli_all_os/Linux/storcli-007.2705.0000.0000-1.noarch.rpm
Step 3 - Check if a firmware update is needed
Run the following command to retrieve your controller ID in the Ctl field:
/opt/MegaRAID/storcli/storcli64 show
Example:
root@labo:~# /opt/MegaRAID/storcli/storcli64 show CLI Version = 007.2705.0000.0000 August 24, 2023 Operating system = Linux 6.1.51-mod-std Status Code = 0 Status = Success Description = None Number of Controllers = 1 Host Name = test.ovh.us Operating System = Linux 6.1.51-mod-std StoreLib IT Version = 07.2703.0200.0000 StoreLib IR3 Version = 16.14-0 System Overview : =============== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ctl Model Ports PDs DGs DNOpt VDs VNOpt BBU sPR DS EHS ASOs Hlth ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0 AVAGOMegaRAIDSAS9361-4i 4 4 0 0 0 0 Opt On 1&2 Y 3 Opt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ctl=Controller Index|DGs=Drive groups|VDs=Virtual drives|Fld=Failed PDs=Physical drives|DNOpt=Array NotOptimal|VNOpt=VD NotOptimal|Opt=Optimal Msng=Missing|Dgd=Degraded|NdAtn=Need Attention|Unkwn=Unknown sPR=Scheduled Patrol Read|DS=DimmerSwitch|EHS=Emergency Spare Drive Y=Yes|N=No|ASOs=Advanced Software Options|BBU=Battery backup unit/CV Hlth=Health|Safe=Safe-mode boot|CertProv-Certificate Provision mode Chrg=Charging | MsngCbl=Cable Failure
Then retrieve enclosure and disk slot numbers by running the command:
/opt/MegaRAID/storcli/storcli64 /cx /eall /sall show | grep -i 'HUSMR3240ASS201\|HUSMR3280ASS201'
We added a filter on this command to only display the SSD SAS Western Digital SS300 because the firmware update only concerns this particular disk and your server may have other disks connected to it.
In our example, 2 disks need to be updated (252:0 and 252:1). 252 is the disk enclosure ID and 0/1 the disk slot number:
root@labo:~# /opt/MegaRAID/storcli/storcli64 /c0 /eall /sall show | grep -i 'HUSMR3240ASS201\|HUSMR3280ASS201' 252:0 6 JBOD - 745.211 GB SAS SSD Y N 512B HUSMR3280ASS201 U - 252:1 4 JBOD - 745.211 GB SAS SSD Y N 512B HUSMR3280ASS201 U -
Step 4 - Firmware update
Download the firmware binary on your server:
wget https://last-public-ovh-baremetal.snap.mirrors.ovh.us/hardware/PM9A1/BCGNB17D_Noformat.binwget https://last-public-ovh-baremetal.snap.mirrors.ovh.us/hardware/SS300/BCGNB17D.bin
Execute the following command for each identified disk displayed in step 3:
/opt/MegaRAID/storcli/storcli64 /cx /ey /sz download src=BCGNB17D.bin
In our previous example, 2 disks need a firmware update to the latest firmware version BCGNB17D. Here's how we update the 2 disks and the command line returns:
root@labo:~# /opt/MegaRAID/storcli/storcli64 /c0 /e252 /s0 download src=BCGNB17D.bin Starting microcode update .....please wait... Flashing PD image .....please wait... CLI Version = 007.2705.0000.0000 August 24, 2023 Operating system = Linux 6.1.51-mod-std Controller = 0 Status = Success Description = Firmware Download Succeeded. root@labo:~# /opt/MegaRAID/storcli/storcli64 /c0 /e252 /s1 download src=BCGNB17D.bin Starting microcode update .....please wait... Flashing PD image .....please wait... CLI Version = 007.2705.0000.0000 August 24, 2023 Operating system = Linux 6.1.51-mod-std Controller = 0 Status = Success Description = Firmware Download Succeeded.
At this point the firmware update is complete, please reboot your server.
Step 5 - Check the firmware version after the server reboot
Execute the following command for each identified disk displayed in step 3:
/opt/MegaRAID/storcli/storcli64 /cx /ey /sz show all | grep -i 'Firmware Revision'
Result for our example in this guide:
root@rescue:~# /opt/MegaRAID/storcli/storcli64 /c0 /e252 /s0 show all | grep -i 'Firmware Revision' Firmware Revision = B17D root@rescue:~# /opt/MegaRAID/storcli/storcli64 /c0 /e252 /s1 show all | grep -i 'Firmware Revision' Firmware Revision = B17D
Your NVMe drive now should have the firmware version BCGNB17D.
ESXi 7.x
Hardware/software configuration tested on the OVHcloud side
| Platform | Flash tool | Firmware | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESXi 7.0 U3o OS + data in clear from disk | StorCLI 007.2705.0000.0000 | BCGNB17D | OK |
| ESXi 7.0 U3o OS + HARD RAID | StorCLI 007.2705.0000.0000 | BCGNB17D | OK |
Step 1 - Download StorCLI
Download the StorCLI package on your server:
wget https://docs.broadcom.com/docs-and-downloads/007.2705.0000.0000_storcli_rel.zip --no-check-certificate
Unpack the global archive:
unzip 007.2705.0000.0000_storcli_rel.zip
Then unpack the archive containing the binaries for the various OS:
unzip storcli_rel/Unified_storcli_all_os.zip
Step 2 - Install StorCLI
Unpack the ESXi 7.x archive:
unzip Unified_storcli_all_os/VMware/ESXi7/BCM-vmware-storcli64_007.2705.0000.0000-01_22442561-package.zip unzip BCM-vmware-storcli64_007.2705.0000.0000-01_22442561.zip
Then install StorCLI:
esxcli software vib install -v=<absolute path>/vib20/vmware-storcli64/BCM_bootbank_vmware-storcli64_007.2705.0000.0000-01.vib
<absolute path> must be replaced with the .vib package absolute path from the root directory (/).
Step 3 - Check if a firmware update is needed
Run the following command to retrieve your controller ID in the Ctl field:
/opt/lsi/storcli64/storcli64 show
Example:
[root@labo:~] /opt/lsi/storcli64/storcli64 show CLI Version = 007.2705.0000.0000 August 24, 2023 Operating system = VMkernel 7.0.3 Status Code = 0 Status = Success Description = None Number of Controllers = 1 Host Name = labo Operating System = VMkernel 7.0.3 StoreLib IT Version = 07.2703.0200.0000 StoreLib IR3 Version = 16.14-0 System Overview : =============== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ctl Model Ports PDs DGs DNOpt VDs VNOpt BBU sPR DS EHS ASOs Hlth ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0 AVAGOMegaRAIDSAS9361-4i 4 4 2 0 2 0 Opt On 1&2 Y 3 Opt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ctl=Controller Index|DGs=Drive groups|VDs=Virtual drives|Fld=Failed PDs=Physical drives|DNOpt=Array NotOptimal|VNOpt=VD NotOptimal|Opt=Optimal Msng=Missing|Dgd=Degraded|NdAtn=Need Attention|Unkwn=Unknown sPR=Scheduled Patrol Read|DS=DimmerSwitch|EHS=Emergency Spare Drive Y=Yes|N=No|ASOs=Advanced Software Options|BBU=Battery backup unit/CV Hlth=Health|Safe=Safe-mode boot|CertProv-Certificate Provision mode Chrg=Charging | MsngCbl=Cable Failure
Then retrieve enclosure and disk slot numbers by running the command:
/opt/lsi/storcli64/storcli64 /cx /eall /sall show | grep -i 'HUSMR3240ASS201\|HUSMR3280ASS201'
We added a filter on this command to only display the SSD SAS Western Digital SS300 because the firmware update only concerns this particular disk and your server may have other disks connected to it.
In our example, 2 disks need to be updated (252:0 and 252:1). 252 is the disk enclosure ID and 0/1 the disk slot number:
[root@labo:~] /opt/lsi/storcli64/storcli64 /c0 /eall /sall show | grep -i 'HUSMR3240ASS201\|HUSMR3280ASS201' 252:0 6 Onln 0 744.687 GB SAS SSD Y N 512B HUSMR3280ASS201 U - 252:1 4 Onln 0 744.687 GB SAS SSD Y N 512B HUSMR3280ASS201 U -
Step 4 - Firmware update
Download the firmware binary on your server:
wget https://last-public-ovh-baremetal.snap.mirrors.ovh.us/hardware/SS300/BCGNB17D.bin --no-check-certificate
Execute the following command for each identified disk displayed in step 3:
/opt/lsi/storcli64/storcli64 /cx /ey /sz download src=BCGNB17D.bin
In our previous example, 2 disks need a firmware update to the latest firmware version BCGNB17D. Here's how we update the 2 disks and the command line returns:
[root@labo:~] /opt/lsi/storcli64/storcli64 /c0 /e252 /s0 download src=BCGNB17D.bin Starting microcode update .....please wait... Flashing PD image .....please wait... CLI Version = 007.2705.0000.0000 August 24, 2023 Operating system = VMkernel 7.0.3 Controller = 0 Status = Success Description = Firmware Download Succeeded. [root@labo:~] /opt/lsi/storcli64/storcli64 /c0 /e252 /s1 download src=BCGNB17D.bin Starting microcode update .....please wait... Flashing PD image .....please wait... CLI Version = 007.2705.0000.0000 August 24, 2023 Operating system = VMkernel 7.0.3 Controller = 0 Status = Success Description = Firmware Download Succeeded.
At this point the firmware update is complete, please reboot your server.
Step 5 - Check the firmware version after the server reboot
Execute the following command for each identified disk displayed in step 3:
/opt/lsi/storcli64/storcli64 /cx /ey /sz show all | grep -i 'Firmware Revision'
Result for our example in this guide:
root@rescue:~# /opt/lsi/storcli64/storcli64 /c0 /e252 /s0 show all | grep -i 'Firmware Revision' Firmware Revision = B17D root@rescue:~# /opt/lsi/storcli64/storcli64 /c0 /e252 /s1 show all | grep -i 'Firmware Revision' Firmware Revision = B17D
ESXi 8.x
Hardware/software configuration tested on the OVHcloud side
| Platform | Flash tool | Firmware | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESXi 8.0b OS | StorCLI 007.2705.0000.0000 | BCGNB17D | OK |
| ESXi 8.0b OS + HARD RAID | StorCLI 007.2705.0000.0000 | BCGNB17D | OK |
Step 1 - Download StorCLI
Download the StorCLI package on your server:
wget https://docs.broadcom.com/docs-and-downloads/007.2705.0000.0000_storcli_rel.zip --no-check-certificate
Unpack the global archive:
unzip 007.2705.0000.0000_storcli_rel.zip
Then unpack the archive containing the binaries for the various OS:
unzip storcli_rel/Unified_storcli_all_os.zip
Step 2 - Install StorCLI
Unpack the ESXi 8.x archive:
unzip Unified_storcli_all_os/VMware/ESXi8/BCM-storcli_007.2705.0000.0000-01_22439253-package.zip unzip BCM-storcli_007.2705.0000.0000-01_22439253.zip
Then install StorCLI:
esxcli software vib install -v=<absolute path>/vib20/storcli/BCM_bootbank_storcli_007.2705.0000.0000-01.vib
<absolute path> must be replaced with the .vib package absolute path from the root directory (/).Run a server reboot, which is necessary to update the binary.
Step 3 - Check if a firmware update is needed
Run the following command to retrieve your controller ID in the Ctl field:
/opt/storcli/bin/storcli64 show
Example:
[root@labo:~] /opt/storcli/bin/storcli64 show CLI Version = 007.2705.0000.0000 August 24, 2023 Operating system = VMkernel 8.0.2 Status Code = 0 Status = Success Description = None Number of Controllers = 1 Host Name = labo Operating System = VMkernel 8.0.2 StoreLib IT Version = 07.2703.0200.0000 StoreLib IR3 Version = 16.14-0 System Overview : =============== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ctl Model Ports PDs DGs DNOpt VDs VNOpt BBU sPR DS EHS ASOs Hlth ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0 AVAGOMegaRAIDSAS9361-4i 4 4 2 0 2 0 Opt On 1&2 Y 3 Opt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ctl=Controller Index|DGs=Drive groups|VDs=Virtual drives|Fld=Failed PDs=Physical drives|DNOpt=Array NotOptimal|VNOpt=VD NotOptimal|Opt=Optimal Msng=Missing|Dgd=Degraded|NdAtn=Need Attention|Unkwn=Unknown sPR=Scheduled Patrol Read|DS=DimmerSwitch|EHS=Emergency Spare Drive Y=Yes|N=No|ASOs=Advanced Software Options|BBU=Battery backup unit/CV Hlth=Health|Safe=Safe-mode boot|CertProv-Certificate Provision mode Chrg=Charging | MsngCbl=Cable Failure
Then retrieve enclosure and disk slot numbers by running the command:
/opt/storcli/bin/storcli64 /cx /eall /sall show | grep -i 'HUSMR3240ASS201\|HUSMR3280ASS201'
We added a filter on this command to only display the SSD SAS Western Digital SS300 because the firmware update only concerns this particular disk and your server may have other disks connected to it.
In our example, 2 disks need to be updated (252:0 and 252:1). 252 is the disk enclosure ID and 0/1 the disk slot number:
[root@labo:~] /opt/storcli/bin/storcli64 /c0 /eall /sall show | grep -i 'HUSMR3240ASS201\|HUSMR3280ASS201' 252:0 6 Onln 0 744.687 GB SAS SSD Y N 512B HUSMR3280ASS201 U - 252:1 4 Onln 0 744.687 GB SAS SSD Y N 512B HUSMR3280ASS201 U -
Step 4 - Firmware update
Download the firmware binary on your server:
wget https://last-public-ovh-baremetal.snap.mirrors.ovh.us/hardware/SS300/BCGNB17D.bin --no-check-certificate
Execute the following command for each identified disk displayed in step 3:
/opt/storcli/bin/storcli64 /cx /ey /sz download src=BCGNB17D.bin
In our previous example, 2 disks need a firmware update to the latest firmware version BCGNB17D. Here's how we update the 2 disks and the command line returns:
[root@labo:~] /opt/storcli/bin/storcli64 /c0 /e252 /s0 download src=BCGNB17D.bin Starting microcode update .....please wait... Flashing PD image .....please wait... CLI Version = 007.2705.0000.0000 August 24, 2023 Operating system = VMkernel 8.0.2 Controller = 0 Status = Success Description = Firmware Download Succeeded. [root@labo:~] /opt/storcli/bin/storcli64 /c0 /e252 /s1 download src=BCGNB17D.bin Starting microcode update .....please wait... Flashing PD image .....please wait... CLI Version = 007.2705.0000.0000 August 24, 2023 Operating system = VMkernel 8.0.2 Controller = 0 Status = Success Description = Firmware Download Succeeded.
At this point the firmware update is complete, please reboot your server.
Step 5 - Check the firmware version after the server reboot
Execute the following command for each identified disk displayed in step 3:
/opt/storcli/bin/storcli64 /cx /ey /sz show all | grep -i 'Firmware Revision'
Result for our example in this guide:
root@rescue:~# /opt/storcli/bin/storcli64 /c0 /e252 /s0 show all | grep -i 'Firmware Revision' Firmware Revision = B17D root@rescue:~# /opt/storcli/bin/storcli64 /c0 /e252 /s1 show all | grep -i 'Firmware Revision' Firmware Revision = B17D
Windows
Hardware/software configuration tested on the OVHcloud side
| Platform | Flash tool | Firmware | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 2016 | StorCLI 007.2705.0000.0000 | BCGNB17D | OK |
| Windows 2019 | StorCLI 007.2705.0000.0000 | BCGNB17D | OK |
| Windows 2022 | StorCLI 007.2705.0000.0000 | BCGNB17D | OK |
| Windows 2016 + HARD RAID | StorCLI 007.2705.0000.0000 | BCGNB17D | OK |
| Windows 2019 + HARD RAID | StorCLI 007.2705.0000.0000 | BCGNB17D | OK |
| Windows 2022 + HARD RAID | StorCLI 007.2705.0000.0000 | BCGNB17D | OK |
Step 1 - Download StorCLI
Download the StorCLI via this link.
Unzip the archive. The tool you need to use, storcli.exe, is located in the folder: storcli_rel\Unified_storcli_all_os.zip\Unified_storcli_all_os\Windows
Step 2 - Check if a firmware update is needed
Open Windows PowerShell as Administrator, then run the following command in the directory where storcli.exe was unzipped to retrieve your controller ID in the Ctl field:
.\storcli64.exe show
PS C:\Users\admin\Desktop\007.2705.0000.0000_storcli_rel\storcli_rel\Unified_storcli_all_os\Unified_storcli_all_os\Windows> .\storcli64.exe show CLI Version = 007.2705.0000.0000 August 24, 2023 Operating system = Windows Server 2019 Status Code = 0 Status = Success Description = None Number of Controllers = 1 Host Name = NS6821121 Operating System = Windows Server 2019 StoreLib IT Version = 07.2703.0200.0000 StoreLib IR3 Version = 16.14-0 System Overview : =============== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ctl Model Ports PDs DGs DNOpt VDs VNOpt BBU sPR DS EHS ASOs Hlth ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0 AVAGOMegaRAIDSAS9361-4i 4 4 2 0 2 0 Opt On 1&2 Y 3 Opt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ctl=Controller Index|DGs=Drive groups|VDs=Virtual drives|Fld=Failed PDs=Physical drives|DNOpt=Array NotOptimal|VNOpt=VD NotOptimal|Opt=Optimal Msng=Missing|Dgd=Degraded|NdAtn=Need Attention|Unkwn=Unknown sPR=Scheduled Patrol Read|DS=DimmerSwitch|EHS=Emergency Spare Drive Y=Yes|N=No|ASOs=Advanced Software Options|BBU=Battery backup unit/CV Hlth=Health|Safe=Safe-mode boot|CertProv-Certificate Provision mode Chrg=Charging | MsngCbl=Cable Failure
Then retrieve enclosure and disk slot numbers by running the command:
.\storcli64.exe /cx /eall /sall show | oss | sls "HUSMR3240ASS201","HUSMR3280ASS201"
We added a filter on this command to only display the SSD SAS Western Digital SS300 because the firmware update only concerns these disks and your server may have other disks connected to it.
In our example, 2 disks need to be updated (252:0 and 252:1). 252 is the disk enclosure ID and 0/1 the disk slot number:
PS C:\Users\admin\Desktop\007.2705.0000.0000_storcli_rel\storcli_rel\Unified_storcli_all_os\Unified_storcli_all_os\Windows> .\storcli64.exe /c0 /eall /sall show | oss | sls "HUSMR3240ASS201","HUSMR3280ASS201" 252:0 6 Onln 0 744.687 GB SAS SSD Y N 512B HUSMR3280ASS201 U - 252:1 4 Onln 0 744.687 GB SAS SSD Y N 512B HUSMR3280ASS201 U -
Step 3 - Firmware update
Download the firmware binary on your server:
wget "https://last-public-ovh-baremetal.snap.mirrors.ovh.us/hardware/SS300/BCGNB17D.bin" -outfile "BCGNB17D.bin"
Execute the following command for each identified disk displayed in step 2:
.\storcli64.exe /cx /ey /sz download src=BCGNB17D.bin
In our previous example, 2 disks need a firmware update to the latest firmware version BCGNB17D. Here's how we update the 2 disks and the command line returns:
PS C:\Users\admin\Desktop\007.2705.0000.0000_storcli_rel\storcli_rel\Unified_storcli_all_os\Unified_storcli_all_os\Windows> .\storcli64.exe /c0 /e252 /s0 download src=BCGNB17D.bin Starting microcode update .....please wait... Flashing PD image .....please wait... CLI Version = 007.2705.0000.0000 August 24, 2023 Operating system = Windows Server 2019 Controller = 0 Status = Success Description = Firmware Download Succeeded. PS C:\Users\admin\Desktop\007.2705.0000.0000_storcli_rel\storcli_rel\Unified_storcli_all_os\Unified_storcli_all_os\Windows> .\storcli64.exe /c0 /e252 /s1 download src=BCGNB17D.bin Starting microcode update .....please wait... Flashing PD image .....please wait... CLI Version = 007.2705.0000.0000 August 24, 2023 Operating system = Windows Server 2019 Controller = 0 Status = Success Description = Firmware Download Succeeded.
Step 4 - Check the firmware version after the server reboot
Execute the following command for each identified disk displayed in step 2:
.\storcli64.exe /cx /ey /sz show all | oss | sls "Firmware Revision"
Result for our example in this guide:
PS C:\Users\admin\Desktop\007.2705.0000.0000_storcli_rel\storcli_rel\Unified_storcli_all_os\Unified_storcli_all_os\Windows> .\storcli64.exe /c0 /e252 /s0 show all | oss | sls "Firmware Revision" Firmware Revision = B17D PS C:\Users\admin\Desktop\007.2705.0000.0000_storcli_rel\storcli_rel\Unified_storcli_all_os\Unified_storcli_all_os\Windows> .\storcli64.exe /c0 /e252 /s1 show all | oss | sls "Firmware Revision" Firmware Revision = B17D
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