Western Digital WDxxxxYS Firmware Update Information

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Due to certain circumstances in the RAID, the following hard drives WD1600YS, WD2500YS, WD4000YS and WD5000YS may be set to fall out. This problem can be fixed by performing a firmware update. The firmware update should only be carried out when there are problems with your hard drive or you have been instructed to do so after support consultation.

Web Links

• Firmware-Update Instructions from Western Digital (German)
• Firmware-Update Instructions from Western Digital (English)