Re: Help Needed expanding a MD1000

Hello AntAdmin,

Yes you can update all the firmware without losing any data.  it is best that you stop all I/O to the MD1000 when upgrading the firmware to ensure that you don’t lose any data.

You can open a case with support if you would like & the system is still in warranty. 

Here is a link to get the latest firmware for your MD1000.

Controller card:

Not sure which controller you have so here is a link to both of them

Perc5/e http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/19/DriverDetails/Product/powervault-md1000?driverId=8VM7T&osCode=WNET&fileId=2959447331&languageCode=EN&categoryId=SF

PERC6/e http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/19/DriverDetails/Product/powervault-md1000?driverId=3H5G8&osCode=WNET&fileId=3181351297&languageCode=EN&categoryId=SF

Hard Drives

There are many different version of firmware for the hard drives.  Here is a link to our support site and you will need to find the drive Vendor model# like (ST91000640NS) & use that to get the correct hard drive firmware that you need.     

Please let us know if you have any other questions.