2Select Advanced→ Maintenance→ Download→ RAID Controller

Module NVSRAM or

Select the Support tab, and click Download Firmware. In Select download task, select Download RAID controller module NVSRAM and click OK.

An error message appears. Click OK to close it, and select a compatible file.

3To locate the directory in which the file to download resides, click Select File.

4Select the file to download in the File selection area, and click OK.

By default, only downloadable files that are compatible with the current storage array configuration appear.

When you select a file in the File selection area, applicable attributes (if any) of the file appear in the NVSRAM File information area. The attributes indicate the version of the NVSRAM file.

5Click Transfer.

NOTE: If the file selected is not valid or is not compatible with the current storage array configuration, the File Selection Error dialog appears. Click OK to close it, and choose a compatible NVSRAM file.

6Click Yes in the Confirm Download dialog. The download starts.

7Perform one of these actions:

•Select Tools→ Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware.

•Select the Setup tab, and click Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware.

The Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware window appears.

The Storage array pane lists the storage arrays. The Details pane shows the details of the storage array that is selected in the Storage array pane.

8In the Storage array pane, select the storage array for which you want to download the NVSRAM firmware.

You can select more than one storage array.

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MD3200i, MD3220i specifications

The Dell MD3220i and MD3200i are part of Dell's extensive line of modular storage solutions, designed to support organizations in optimizing their data management and scalability requirements. These models offer reliable performance and flexible features, making them suitable for various workloads including virtualization, cloud storage, and disaster recovery.

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