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2.4
Update Ultrastar Memory Software
A new software version of the Ultrastar memory drive is released periodically, which
can include bug fixes, new features, and performance enhancements.
The latest software revision is available at:
https://www.westerndigital.com/support/wdc/data-center-drives/ssd/ultrastar-dc-me200
To update to the latest software version, proceed with the following:
1.
Before starting the update, verify the Ultrastar memory drive is operating and
supporting the installed OS.
2. Log into the system as root.
3. Download the latest software version to a directory on the target Linux
server.
4. Make the installer file executable:
# chmod +x wmem_installer-x.x.x.x.sh
5. Launch the installer with the update flag, and follow on-screen instructions.
# ./wmem_installer-x.x.x.x.sh up
Please take a moment to read the following:
================================================================================
...
6. Press the U key to start the update process.
Writing part 1 out of 7: 100%
Writing part 2 out of 7: 100%
Writing part 3 out of 7: 100%
Writing part 4 out of 7: 100%
Writing part 5 out of 7: 100%
Writing part 6 out of 7: 100%
Writing part 7 out of 7: 100%
WDC Ultrastar DC ME200 memory installation is complete.
Installing WDC Ultrastar DC ME200 memory tools...
WDC Ultrastar DC ME200 memory tools requires SUID permission to run as non-root
user.
Allow Ultrastar DC ME200 memory tools to be run by all users (recommended)
[N/Y]? Y
7. Reboot the system.
The new version of the Ultrastar memory software will load and made available upon
reboot of the system.
See Section 2.3 - Installing Ultrastar Memory Tools, for more information.
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