Matrix Document

ECS EX500 Firmware Matrix

Abstract
This document provides information on EX500 qualified firmware versions of the
ECS appliance.

December 2021
Revisions

Revisions
Date Description
December 2021 Initial release of v1.6 package and EX500 firmware Matrix

May 2021 Initial release of v1.5 package and EX500 firmware Matrix

February 2021 Initial release of v1.4 package and EX500 firmware Matrix

October 2020 Initial release of v1.3 package and EX500 firmware Matrix

August 2020 Initial release of v1.2 package and EX500 firmware Matrix

May 2020 Updated notes section to include details on minimum required versions and automated
vs manual updating
December 2019 Initial release of v1.1 package and EX500 firmware Matrix

August 2019 Initial release of v1.1 package and EX500 firmware Matrix

Acknowledgments
Author: Dell Technologies

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Table of contents

Table of contents
Revisions.............................................................................................................................................................................2
Acknowledgments ...............................................................................................................................................................2
Table of contents ................................................................................................................................................................3
General Notes .....................................................................................................................................................................4
1 Release 1.6 ..................................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 V1.6 Notes .........................................................................................................................................................6
2 Release 1.5 ..................................................................................................................................................................7
2.1 V1.5 Notes ..........................................................................................................................................................8
3 Release 1.4 ..................................................................................................................................................................9
3.1 V1.4 Notes ........................................................................................................................................................10
4 Release 1.3 ................................................................................................................................................................11
4.1 V1.3 Notes ........................................................................................................................................................12
5 Release v1.2...............................................................................................................................................................13
5.1 V1.2 Notes ........................................................................................................................................................14
6 Release v1.1...............................................................................................................................................................15
6.1 V1.1 Notes ........................................................................................................................................................16
7 Release v1.0...............................................................................................................................................................17
7.1 V1.0 Notes ........................................................................................................................................................18
A Technical support and resources ...............................................................................................................................19

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General Notes

General Notes
• Review release bundle notes for firmware compatibility limitations based on ECS versions.
• Refer in ECS Solve to the part replacement procedure and EX-Series Firmware Upgrade Guide for
firmware update details.
• Do not apply any version of firmware which is not listed in the matrix unless directed by ECS Remote
Support or L3.
• The Dell FRU PN listed may be substituted for. See Dell Qi search for details, using the Dell PN you
can access substitution PN list under “Part Number -> View Details -> Services”.

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Release 1.6

1 Release 1.6

Firmware details
Package Information Firmware details
Firmware bundle filename EX500-server-firmware-v1.6.tar (latest)
Release date December 2021
ECS OS Version 3.4.x.x and above.
Compatibility Limitations None
Implementation • Required for new installations
• Required for FRU replacements

New/Updated Firmware iDRAC and BIOS

Firmware details
Dell FRU Firmware Firmware Reboot
FRU Firmware Filename
PN Type Version Required
System 0X290 BIOS 2.11.2 BIOS_0PPPH_LN_2.11.2.BIN Yes
Board
System 0X290 iDRAC 4.40.40.00 iDRAC-with-Lifecycle- No
Board (Note 2) Controller_Firmware_1R1Y2_LN_4.40.4
0.00_A00.BIN
System 0X290 CPLD 1.0.4 CPLD_Firmware_R13D8_LN_1.0.4_A00 Yes
Board _02.BIN
25GB PCIe 24GFD NIC 21.80.16.92 Network_Firmware_RTYV4_LN64_21.80 Yes
Adapter .16.92_01.BIN
25GB LOM 930PP NIC 21.80.16.92 Network_Firmware_RTYV4_LN64_21.80 Yes
Mezz Card .16.92_01.BIN
(Note 1)
HBA330 71H1J SAS 16.17.01.00 SAS-Non- Yes
Mini RAID_Firmware_124X2_LN_16.17.01.0
0_A08_03.BIN
BOSS 72WKY SAS 2.5.13.3024 SAS- Yes
controller RAID_Firmware_3P39V_LN64_2.5.13.3
024_A07_01.BIN
Disk T9D6V BP 4.35 Firmware_VV85D_LN_4.35_A00_03.BIN Yes
Backplane
(rear bay)
Disk V0THP BP-EX 2.52 Firmware_60K1J_LN_2.52_A00.BIN Yes
Backplane
(Front and
Mid bays)

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Release 1.6

Dell FRU Firmware Firmware Reboot

FRU Firmware Filename
PN Type Version Required
PS - Delta T94HP PSU 00.1D.7D Power_Firmware_C4M76_LN_00.1D.7D Yes
(1100w) .BIN
PS – Lite CMPGM PSU 00.23.32 Power_Firmware_H8Y6K_LN_00.23.32_ Yes
On 03.BIN

(1100w)

1.1 V1.6 Notes

1. NIC 25GB LOM Mezz Card FRU replacement requires a cold reset post firmware updating.

• Documented in EX500 NIC Replacement procedures and EX-Series Firmware Upgrade Guide
located in ECS Solve.
• Dell Firmware Release documentation reference ONLY:
https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/poweredge-r740xd2/drivers

2. Updating iDRAC firmware from a previous version such as 3.2x, 3.1x, 3.0x to the latest version is not
supported. Update the firmware to version 3.30.30.30 or 3.36.36.36 first, and then update to version
4.00.00.00 or later.

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Release 1.5

2 Release 1.5

Firmware details
Package Information Firmware details
Firmware bundle filename EX500-server-firmware-v1.5.tar
Release date 05/12/21
ECS OS Version 3.4.x.x and above.
Compatibility Limitations None
Implementation • Required for new installations
• Required for FRU replacements

New/Updated Firmware iDRAC, BIOS, NIC

Firmware details
Dell FRU Firmware Firmware Reboot
FRU Firmware Filename
PN Type Version Required
System 0X290 BIOS 2.10.2 BIOS_YT8DH_LN_2.10.2.BIN Yes
Board
System 0X290 iDRAC 4.40.10.00 iDRAC-with-Lifecycle- No
Board (Note 2) Controller_Firmware_MGD5F_LN_4.40.
10.00_A00.BIN
System 0X290 CPLD 1.0.4 CPLD_Firmware_R13D8_LN_1.0.4_A00 Yes
Board _02.BIN
25GB PCIe 24GFD NIC 21.80.16.92 Network_Firmware_RTYV4_LN64_21.80 Yes
Adapter .16.92_01.BIN
25GB LOM 930PP NIC 21.80.16.92 Network_Firmware_RTYV4_LN64_21.80 Yes
Mezz Card .16.92_01.BIN
(Note 1)
HBA330 71H1J SAS 16.17.01.00 SAS-Non- Yes
Mini RAID_Firmware_124X2_LN_16.17.01.0
0_A08_03.BIN
BOSS 72WKY SAS 2.5.13.3024 SAS- Yes
controller RAID_Firmware_3P39V_LN64_2.5.13.3
024_A07_01.BIN
Disk T9D6V BP 4.35 Firmware_VV85D_LN_4.35_A00_03.BIN Yes
Backplane
(rear bay)
Disk V0THP BP-EX 2.52 Firmware_60K1J_LN_2.52_A00.BIN Yes
Backplane
(Front and
Mid bays)

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Release 1.5

Dell FRU Firmware Firmware Reboot

FRU Firmware Filename
PN Type Version Required
PS - Delta T94HP PSU 00.1D.7D Power_Firmware_C4M76_LN_00.1D.7D Yes
(1100w) .BIN
PS – Lite CMPGM PSU 00.23.32 Power_Firmware_H8Y6K_LN_00.23.32_ Yes
On 03.BIN

(1100w)

2.1 V1.5 Notes

3. NIC 25GB LOM Mezz Card FRU replacement requires a cold reset post firmware updating.

- Documented in EX500 NIC Replacement procedures and EX-Series Firmware Upgrade Guide
located in ECS Solve.
- Dell Firmware Release documentation reference ONLY:
https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/poweredge-r740xd2/drivers

4. Updating iDRAC firmware from a previous version such as 3.2x, 3.1x, 3.0x to the latest version is not
supported. Update the firmware to version 3.30.30.30 or 3.36.36.36 first, and then update to version
4.00.00.00 or later.

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Release 1.4

3 Release 1.4

Firmware details
Package Information Firmware details
Firmware bundle filename EX500-server-firmware-v1.4.tar (latest)
Release date 02/23/21
ECS OS Version 3.4.x.x and above.
Compatibility Limitations None
Implementation • Required for new installations
• Required for FRU replacements

New/Updated Firmware iDRAC, BIOS, BOSS, SAS, Expander, CPLD

Firmware details
Dell FRU Firmware Firmware Reboot
FRU Firmware Filename
PN Type Version Required
System 0X290 BIOS 2.9.3 BIOS_H9MVD_LN_2.9.3_01.BIN Yes
Board
System 0X290 iDRAC 4.32.10.00 iDRAC-with-Lifecycle- No
Board Controller_Firmware_RG0G5_LN_4.32.1
(Note 2,3) 0.00_A00.BIN

System 0X290 CPLD 1.0.4 CPLD_Firmware_R13D8_LN_1.0.4_A00 Yes

Board _02.BIN
25GB PCIe 24GFD NIC 21.40.20.70 Network_Firmware_5T5F3_LN64_21.40. Yes
Adapter (Note 1) 20.70.BIN
25GB LOM 930PP NIC 21.40.20.70 Network_Firmware_5T5F3_LN64_21.40. Yes
Mezz Card (Note 1) 20.70.BIN
(Note 1)
HBA330 71H1J SAS 16.17.01.00 SAS-Non- Yes
Mini RAID_Firmware_124X2_LN_16.17.01.0
0_A08_03.BIN
BOSS 72WKY SAS 2.5.13.3024 SAS- Yes
controller RAID_Firmware_3P39V_LN64_2.5.13.3
024_A07_01.BIN
Disk T9D6V BP 4.35 Firmware_VV85D_LN_4.35_A00_03.BIN Yes
Backplane
(rear bay)
Disk V0THP BP-EX 2.52 Firmware_60K1J_LN_2.52_A00.BIN Yes
Backplane
(Front and
Mid bays)

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Release 1.4

Dell FRU Firmware Firmware Reboot

FRU Firmware Filename
PN Type Version Required
PS - Delta T94HP PSU 00.1D.7D Power_Firmware_C4M76_LN_00.1D.7D Yes
(1100w) .BIN
PS – Lite CMPGM PSU 00.23.32 Power_Firmware_H8Y6K_LN_00.23.32_ Yes
On 03.BIN

(1100w)

3.1 V1.4 Notes

1. NIC 25GB LOM Mezz Card FRU replacement requires a cold reset post firmware updating.

- Documented in EX500 NIC Replacement procedures and EX-Series Firmware Upgrade Guide
located in ECS Solve.

2. Dell Firmware Release documentation reference ONLY:

https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/poweredge-r740xd2/drivers
3. Updating iDRAC firmware from a previous version such as 3.2x, 3.1x, 3.0x to the latest version is not
supported. Update the firmware to version 3.30.30.30 or 3.36.36.36 first, and then update to version
4.00.00.00 or later.

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Release 1.3

4 Release 1.3

Firmware details
Package Information Firmware details
Firmware bundle filename EX500-server-firmware-v1.3.tar
Release date 10/1/20
ECS OS Version 3.4.x.x and above
Compatibility Limitations • 3.5.x x and above
o iDRAC - 4.20.20.20 only supported on 3.5.x.x and above.

Implementation See V1.4 Release Bundle

New/Updated Firmware iDRAC

Firmware details
Dell Firmware Firmware Reboot
FRU Firmware Filename
FRU PN Type Version Required
System 0X290 BIOS 2.6.3 BIOS_R7HH6_LN_2.6.3.BIN Yes
Board
System 0X290 iDRAC 4.20.20.20 iDRAC-with-Lifecycle- No
Board Controller_Firmware_369M3_LN_4.20.20.20
(Note 2,4) _A00_01.BIN

System 0X290 CPLD 1.0.0 CPLD_Firmware_Y3W26_LN_1.0.0_A00.BI Yes

Board N
25GB 24GFD NIC 21.40.20.70 Network_Firmware_5T5F3_LN64_21.40.20. Yes
PCIe (Note 1) 70.BIN
Adapter
25GB 930PP NIC 21.40.20.70 Network_Firmware_5T5F3_LN64_21.40.20. Yes
LOM (Note 1) 70.BIN
Mezz (Note 1)
Card
HBA330 71H1J SAS 16.17.00.05 SAS-Non- Yes
Mini RAID_Firmware_YXWY1_LN_16.17.00.05_
A07_01.BIN
BOSS 72WKY SAS 2.5.13.3022 SAS- Yes
controller RAID_Firmware_MTPW6_LN64_2.5.13.302
2_A06.BIN
Disk T9D6V BP 4.35 Firmware_VV85D_LN_4.35_A00_03.BIN Yes
Backplan
e (rear
bay)
Disk V0THP BP 2.46 Firmware_2F90T_LN_2.46_A00-00.BIN Yes
Backplan

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Release 1.3

Dell Firmware Firmware Reboot

FRU Firmware Filename
FRU PN Type Version Required
e (Front
and Mid
bays)
PS - T94HP PSU 00.1D.7D Power_Firmware_C4M76_LN_00.1D.7D.BIN Yes
Delta
(1100w)
PS – Lite CMPGM PSU 00.23.32 Power_Firmware_H8Y6K_LN_00.23.32_03. Yes
On BIN

(1100w)

4.1 V1.3 Notes

1. NIC 25GB LOM Mezz Card FRU replacement requires a cold reset post firmware updating.

- Documented in EX500 NIC Replacement procedures and EX-Series Firmware Upgrade Guide
located in ECS Solve.

2. iDRAC firmware 4.20.20.20 is only supported on 3.5.x.x and above. Refer to release v1.2 for iDRAC
firmware support on < 3.5.x.
3. Dell Firmware Release documentation reference ONLY:
https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/poweredge-r740xd2/drivers
4. Updating iDRAC firmware from a previous version such as 3.2x, 3.1x, 3.0x to the latest version is not
supported. Update the firmware to version 3.30.30.30 or 3.36.36.36 first, and then update to version
4.00.00.00 or later.

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Release v1.2

5 Release v1.2

Firmware details
Package Information Firmware details
Firmware bundle filename EX500-server-firmware-v1.2.tar
Release date 8/3/20
ECS OS Version 3.4.x.x and above.
Compatibility Limitations None
Implementation See V1.4 Release Bundle
New/Updated Firmware BIOS, iDRAC, and Backplane

Firmware details
Dell Firmware Firmware Reboot
FRU Firmware Filename
FRU PN Type Version Required
System 0X290 BIOS 2.6.3 BIOS_R7HH6_LN_2.6.3.BIN Yes
Board
System 0X290 iDRAC 4.10.10.10 iDRAC-with-Lifecycle- No
Board (Note 3) Controller_Firmware_KTC95_LN_4.10.10.10
_A00.BIN
System 0X290 CPLD 1.0.0 CPLD_Firmware_Y3W26_LN_1.0.0_A00.BI Yes
Board N
25GB PCIe 24GFD NIC 21.40.20.70 Network_Firmware_5T5F3_LN64_21.40.20. Yes
Adapter (note 1) 70.BIN
25GB LOM 930PP NIC 21.40.20.70 Network_Firmware_5T5F3_LN64_21.40.20. Yes
Mezz Card (note 1) 70.BIN
(Note 1)
HBA330 71H1J SAS 16.17.00.05 SAS-Non- Yes
Mini RAID_Firmware_YXWY1_LN_16.17.00.05_
A07_01.BIN
BOSS 72WKY SAS 2.5.13.3022 SAS- Yes
controller RAID_Firmware_MTPW6_LN64_2.5.13.302
2_A06.BIN
Disk T9D6V BP 4.35 Firmware_VV85D_LN_4.35_A00_03.BIN Yes
Backplane
(rear bay)
Disk V0THP BP 2.46 Firmware_2F90T_LN_2.46_A00-00.BIN Yes
Backplane
(Front and
Mid bays)
PS - Delta T94HP PSU 00.1D.7D Power_Firmware_C4M76_LN_00.1D.7D.BIN Yes
(1100w)

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Release v1.2

Dell Firmware Firmware Reboot

FRU Firmware Filename
FRU PN Type Version Required
PS – Lite CMPG PSU 00.23.32 Power_Firmware_H8Y6K_LN_00.23.32_03. Yes
On M BIN

(1100w)

5.1 V1.2 Notes

1. v1.2 NIC 25GB LOM Mezz Card FRU replacement requires a cold reset post firmware updating.

- Documented in EX500 NIC Replacement procedures and EX-Series Firmware Upgrade Guide
located in ECS Solve.

2. Dell Firmware Release documentation reference ONLY:

https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/poweredge-r740xd2/drivers
3. Updating iDRAC firmware from a previous version such as 3.2x, 3.1x, 3.0x to the latest version is not
supported. Update the firmware to version 3.30.30.30 or 3.36.36.36 first, and then update to version
4.00.00.00 or later.

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6 Release v1.1

Firmware details
Package Information Firmware details
Firmware bundle filename EX500-server-firmware-v1.1.tar
Release date 12/20/19
ECS OS Version 3.4.x.x and above.
Compatibility Limitations None
Implementation See V1.4 Release Bundle
New/Updated Firmware BIOS, iDRAC, SAS and Backplane

Firmware details
Dell Firmwar Firmware Reboot
FRU Firmware Filename
FRU PN e Type Version Required
System 0X290 BIOS 2.3.10 BIOS_XT69T_LN_2.3.10.BIN Yes
Board
System 0X290 iDRAC 3.36.36.36 iDRAC-with-Lifecycle- No
Board Controller_Firmware_HFMCV_LN_3.36.36.3
6_A00.BIN
System 0X290 CPLD 1.0.0 CPLD_Firmware_Y3W26_LN_1.0.0_A00.BI Yes
Board N
25GB PCIe 24GFD NIC 21.40.20.70 Network_Firmware_5T5F3_LN64_21.40.20. Yes
Adapter (note 1) 70.BIN
25GB LOM 930PP NIC 21.40.20.70 Network_Firmware_5T5F3_LN64_21.40.20. Yes
Mezz Card (note 1) 70.BIN
(Note 1)
HBA330 71H1J SAS 16.17.00.05 SAS-Non- Yes
Mini RAID_Firmware_YXWY1_LN_16.17.00.05_
A07_01.BIN
BOSS 72WKY SAS 2.5.13.3022 SAS- Yes
controller RAID_Firmware_MTPW6_LN64_2.5.13.302
2_A06.BIN
Disk T9D6V BP 4.32 Firmware_TJCXW_LN_4.32_A00-00.BIN Yes
Backplane
(rear bay)
Disk V0THP BP 2.46 Firmware_2F90T_LN_2.46_A00-00.BIN Yes
Backplane
(Front and
Mid bays)
PS - Delta T94HP PSU 00.1D.7D Power_Firmware_C4M76_LN_00.1D.7D.BIN Yes
(1100w)

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 Dell Firmwar Firmware Reboot
FRU Firmware Filename
FRU PN e Type Version Required
PS – Lite CMPG PSU 00.23.32 Power_Firmware_H8Y6K_LN_00.23.32_03. Yes
On M BIN

(1100w)

6.1 V1.1 Notes

1. NIC 25GB LOM Mezz Card FRU replacement requires a cold reset post firmware updating.

- Documented in EX500 NIC Replacement procedures and EX-Series Firmware Upgrade Guide
located in ECS Solve.

2. Dell Firmware Release documentation reference ONLY:

https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/poweredge-r740xd2/drivers

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7 Release v1.0

Firmware details
Package Information Firmware details
Firmware bundle filename EX500-server-firmware-v1.0.tar (Initial release)
Release date 9/24/19
ECS OS Version 3.4.x.x and above.
Compatibility Limitations None
Implementation See V1.4 Release Bundle
New/Updated Firmware All – Initial release

Firmware details
Dell FRU Firmwa Firmware Reboot
FRU Firmware Filename
PN re Type Version Required
System 0X290 BIOS 2.1.8 BIOS_GM8NK_LN_2.1.8.BIN Yes
Board
System 0X290 iDRAC 3.32.32.32 iDRAC-with-Lifecycle- No
Board Controller_Firmware_VRYKT_LN_3.32.32.3
2_A00.BIN
System 0X290 CPLD 1.0.0 CPLD_Firmware_Y3W26_LN_1.0.0_A00.BI Yes
Board N
25GB PCIe 24GFD NIC 21.40.20.70 Network_Firmware_5T5F3_LN64_21.40.20. Yes
Adapter (note 1) 70.BIN
25GB LOM 930PP NIC 21.40.20.70 Network_Firmware_5T5F3_LN64_21.40.20. Yes
Mezz Card (note 1) 70.BIN
(Note 1)
HBA330 71H1J SAS 16.17.00.03 SAS-Non- Yes
Mini RAID_Firmware_8VCXF_LN_16.17.00.03_
A06_01.BIN
BOSS 72WKY SAS 2.5.13.3016 SAS- Yes
controller RAID_Firmware_MKV82_LN64_2.5.13.301
6_A04.BIN
Disk T9D6V BP 4.27 Firmware_9NKWP_LN_4.27_A00- Yes
Backplane 00_03.BIN
(rear bay)
Disk V0THP BP 2.46 Firmware_2F90T_LN_2.46_A00-00.BIN Yes
Backplane
(Front and
Mid bays)
PS - Delta T94HP PSU 00.1D.7D Power_Firmware_C4M76_LN_00.1D.7D.BI Yes
(1100w) N

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 Dell FRU Firmwa Firmware Reboot
FRU Firmware Filename
PN re Type Version Required
PS – Lite CMPGM PSU 00.23.32 Power_Firmware_H8Y6K_LN_00.23.32_03. Yes
On BIN

(1100w)

7.1 V1.0 Notes

1. NIC 25GB LOM Mezz Card FRU replacement requires a cold reset post firmware updating.

- Documented in EX500 NIC Replacement procedures and EX-Series Firmware Upgrade Guide
located in ECS Solve.

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Technical support and resources

A Technical support and resources

Dell.com/support is focused on meeting customer needs with proven services and support.

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