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Recommended Firmware Update for 300, 600 and 900GB Enterprise Drives

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Abstract

Upgrade to versions B6AA and B6CB for drive types ST300MP0006 and ST600MP0006, and B6C6 firmware for drive type ST900MP0146 is strongly recommended.

Content

Version "B6AA" drive firmware is available for ST300MP0006 and ST600MP0006  drives. These models are 300GB and 600GB 15krpm enterprise tier drives respectively. 
Version "B6C6" drive firmware is available for ST900MP0146 drives. This is a model of 900GB 15krpm enterprise tier drive. 
This firmware version prevents a specific situation which can lead to a drive becoming unresponsive and a subsequent failure from the system.
The firmware update is non-disruptive and can be completed concurrently with host I/O.
If these specific drive models are not present in the system, then no firmware update is required.
Notes
* This firmware package is available only through a support representative as there may be a system code co-requisite 
* Not all drives of the stated specifications are these models

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Document Information

Modified date:
28 March 2023

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ibm10871630