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• product name: JovianDSS
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Subject:

Broadcom SAS HBA controllers with SAS MPIO

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Broadcom (previously LSI) has a dedicated firmware for some of its SAS Host Bus Adapter controllers that might be required when external multi-path (MPIO) configurations are being implemented. It was created to increase the responsiveness of the topology during the event of a cable pull, IOM/ESM reset, or a drive pull. Broadcom recommends upgrading the controllers, otherwise, they might cause problems. In some cases, it’s necessary to update the backplane firmware as well.

Extended Broadcom information/list of specific HBA controllers:
Broadcom controller list

This firmware is suitable only for multi-path implementations.