Firmware Update for ST3250310NS, ST3500320NS, ST3750330NS, ST31000340NS

 

Firmware update information for certain Barracuda ES.2 Serial ATA drives. Check to see if your model is included. 


You can verify the proper firmware revision for your drive model and serial number using the Drive Detect software.

Barracuda ES / Barracuda ES.2 drives that are not affected:
Product  
Barracuda ES Any Barracuda ES drive with model number ending in NS
Barracuda ES.2 SAS Any Barracuda ES.2 drive with model number ending in SS
Barracuda ES.2 FC Any Barracuda ES.2 drive with model number ending in FC
Barracuda ES.2 SATA Any Barracuda ES.2 drive with SN06 or SN16 firmware

 

Barracuda ES.2 SATA Models that are affected:
Product Model Number Capacity Part Number New Firmware
Barracuda ES.2 SATA ST31000340NS 1TB 9CA158-301, 302, 303, 501, 502, 503 SN06
ST31000340NS 1TB 9CA158-510, 511, 512 aSN16
ST3750330NS 750GB 9CA156-301, 302, 303, 501, 502, 503 aaSN06
ST3750330NS 750GB 9CA156-510, 511, 512 aaSN16
ST3500320NS 500GB 9CA154-301, 302, 303, 501, 502, 503 aSN06
ST3500320NS 500GB 9CA154-510, 511, 512 aSN16
ST3250310NS 250GB 9CA152-301, 302, 303, 501, 502, 503 aSN06
ST3250310NS 250GB 9CA152-510, 511, 512 aSN16

See Document ID: 004989 for instructions on updating your firmware in Windows using this .iso file.
See Document ID: 004301 for instructions on updating your firmware in MacOS using this .iso file.

 If the firmware upgrade installation instructions are not followed properly, the firmware upgrade could be data destructive and/or render your hard drive inoperable. As Seagate does not warrant the data on your drive, in addition to regular back-ups, your data should be backed up, if possible, before upgrading the drive firmware. Additional information on backing up the contents of your drive can be found at our Knowledge Base. Though this firmware upgrade to your product is a change to the product, the terms and conditions of your Seagate warranty for the product will remain effective to its normal expiration. For other warranties on your product, please consult the warranty documentation provided by your supplier.

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