https://community.hpe.com/t5/disk/update-drive-firmware-outside-proliant/m-p/6340725#M8571 <P>I've adopted a retired, HP-branded 3.5" SAS Drive (DF300A4950, Hitachi made) for desktop use. I know this is a long shot, but... is there a way to update the drive's firmware from its present revision (HPD3) to current (HPD7) outside of a ProLiant environment?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I've already tried Micro-Magic's SCSI Mechanic without success. No damage, it just didn't work.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Thanks much.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Sat, 18 Jan 2014 19:27:05 GMT LaneB 2014-01-18T19:27:05Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/disk/update-drive-firmware-outside-proliant/m-p/6340725#M8571 <P>I've adopted a retired, HP-branded 3.5" SAS Drive (DF300A4950, Hitachi made) for desktop use. I know this is a long shot, but... is there a way to update the drive's firmware from its present revision (HPD3) to current (HPD7) outside of a ProLiant environment?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I've already tried Micro-Magic's SCSI Mechanic without success. No damage, it just didn't work.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Thanks much.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Sat, 18 Jan 2014 19:27:05 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/disk/update-drive-firmware-outside-proliant/m-p/6340725#M8571 LaneB 2014-01-18T19:27:05Z