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Run that one too and this one gives 'doesn't support revision (3)" I actually have a revision B2...

I think with the newer revision you may be able to directly flash the newest LSI firmware with the older dell sas2flsh.

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sas2flsh.exe -l Flashlog.txt -o -f 6gbpsas.fw

REM -b mptsas2.rom

 

also give mfg page 2 error on validation...

did you use the right sas2flsh and firmware? This version worked for me: Dell 6Gbps SAS HBA, v.07.01.24.00, A01

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You need to follow the right steps to pass the mfg page 2 error barrier.

[*]write down your SAS address

[*]writesbr the h200 sbr.

[*]flash 6gbpsas.fw with the Dell sas2flsh

[*]flash 2118it.bin P7 version

[*]flash 2118it.bin any version

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Flashing the Dell IT works ok, but not LSI P7 or P16.

I think only the older Dell version of sas2flsh allows you to flash the LSI Firmware.

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Just to make sure I understand well.

When erasing the controller you used the H200.sbr instead the empty.sbr - right?

Yes. If you use the empty.sbr, you wouldn't be able to flash the DELL IT firmware. This is only possible with the DELL SBR. I sent you a PM with the link where I got the SBR.

 

AFAIK Supermicro boards usually have this feature to disable the OpRom. Just look in the manual to check if you can disable option rom in the BIOS.

[LSI Controller FW updates IR/IT modes]

After successfully bricking the Fujitsu D2607 by downflashing it  :'(

I'm proud to be able to contribute to this thread and hereby report:

 

LSI MegaRAID with SAS2008 chipsets

 

3) DELL Perc H310 Flashed successfully to LSI9211-8i IT (P16)

 

Files and instructions for flashing will be put together and added to this post ASAP.

 

3TB Drive Support with this card: YES (UPDATE: 5.0Beta7 added 3TB Drive support)

Drive Spin Down support: YES (UPDATE: Added as of 5.0Beta7)

Drive Temp Readings: YES

 

Toolset_PercH310 to LSIMegaraid.zip (DOS, via bootable usb key)

http://www45.zippyshare.com/v/51016808/file.html (for some reason I can't embed the link...)

MD5:80174075959fb7d1ff8c6362f7241bfe

 

Make sure you read and understand the __READMEFIRST.txt before starting!

If you experience troubles or something is not clear, don't hesitate to ask for help.

You can help improving the howto by doing so.

Chances are small but you can brick the controller!

 

This method works with the Fujitsu D2607, too. I just needed to use the H200 SBR instead of an empty SBR. That allowd me to flash the DELL IT firmware to the D2607. And the rest ist just the same as you described it.

 

By the way, you can probably unbrick your D2607 by using a motherboard that allows the disabling of loading option rom at the boot process for the PCIe slot the card is connected to.