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Dedicated Servers - Upgrading your Micron 7500 PRO firmware


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Objective

Routine firmware updates play a pivotal role in upholding your drives, performance, stability, and security. Such updates often encompass critical bug fixes, enhanced compatibility, and advanced security features that are indispensable for preserving your data integrity and maintaining optimal operational efficiency.

An important patch has been introduced in this new firmware (version E3MQ005). We strongly recommend updating your firmware to avoid premature failure.

Firmware Release Notes:

  • Increased compatibility with customer platforms
  • Disable LTR (Latency Tolerance Reporting) support
  • Improved overall product robustness for handling invalid commands and non‑compliant host behavior
  • Improved firmware handling during shutdown and power‑on
  • Improved MCP command handling
  • Improved NVMe‑Mi command processing and handling
  • Improved alignment with OCP 2.0 specification

Drive Part Number

  • MTFDKCC960TGP-1BK1DABYY (960 GB capacity)
  • MTFDKCC1T9TGP-1BK1DABYY (1.92 TB capacity)
  • MTFDKCC3T8TGP-1BK1DABYY (3.84 TB capacity)
  • MTFDKCC7T6TGP-1BK1DABYY (7.86 TB capacity)
  • MTFDKCC15T3TGP-1BK1DABYY (15.36 TB capacity)

The purpose of this guide is to help you upgrade your Micron 7500 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe firmware.

Requirements

A bare metal server with a Micron 7500 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe device, from the following ranges:

  • High Grade
  • Scale
  • Advance
  • Rise (Processor AMD Ryzen R5‑5600X, AMD Ryzen R7‑5800X, AMD Ryzen R7‑3700pro, AMD Epyc 7302, Intel Xeon E5‑2689v4)

Instructions

  • Before attempting any firmware update, a backup of the data on the drive must be made. Use our guide on Backup Storage to learn how to back up your data.
  • The firmware update does not format the drive or delete data, but a firmware update failure may happen. Do not power off the drive or the bare metal server during the firmware update process.

All commands must be run as root for Linux and VMware ESXi, and with an administrator account for Windows.

Linux

Software configuration tested by OVHcloud

Platformnvme flash tool versionFirmwareResult
Debian 13 OS2.13‑2E3MQ005OK
Debian 12 OS2.4+really2.3‑3E3MQ005OK
Ubuntu 22.04 OS1.16‑3ubuntu0.3E3MQ005OK
Ubuntu 24.04 OS2.8‑1ubuntu0.1E3MQ005OK
Rocky 9 OS2.11‑6.el9_6E3MQ005OK
Rocky 10 OS2.11‑6.el10_0E3MQ005OK

Step 1 – Install nvme‑cli

dnf install nvme-cli          # RHEL, CentOS, RockyLinux, AlmaLinux, Fedora, etc.
apt install nvme-cli          # Debian, Ubuntu, Mint, Proxmox, etc.

Step 2 – Check if a firmware update is needed

The command nvme list lists all NVMe devices on your server:

nvme list | grep -E 'Node|MTFDKCC960TGP-1BK1DABYY|MTFDKCC1T9TGP-1BK1DABYY|MTFDKCC3T8TGP-1BK1DABYY|MTFDKCC7T6TGP-1BK1DABYY|MTFDKCC15T3TGP-1BK1DABYY'

We added a filter on this command to only display Micron 7500 PRO NVMe devices, because the firmware update only concerns these NVMe models and your server may have other disks connected to it.

If the column FW Rev for all your Micron 7500 PRO devices is already E3MQ005, your firmware is up‑to‑date and you do not need to continue. Otherwise, proceed with step 3.

Example result (2 drives to update)
Node                  Generic               SN                   Model                                    Namespace  Usage                      Format           FW Rev
/dev/nvme0n1          /dev/ng0n1            032510B842C5         MTFDKCC1T9TGP-1BK1DABYY                  0x1          8.19 kB /   1.92 TB    512 B + 0 B   E3MQ001
/dev/nvme1n1          /dev/ng1n1            132510B824CD         MTFDKCC1T9TGP-1BK1DABYY                  0x1          8.19 kB /   1.92 TB    512 B + 0 B   E3MQ001

Step 3 – Firmware update

Download the firmware binary on your server:

wget https://last-public-ovh-baremetal.snap.mirrors.ovh.net/hardware/7500_PRO/Micron_7500_E3MQ005_release.ubi

Execute the following command for each NVMe identified in step 2:
(Replace X with the device node.)

nvme fw-download --fw Micron_7500_E3MQ005_release.ubi /dev/nvmeX
nvme fw-commit /dev/nvmeX -s 2 -a 3

NVMe firmware update example

root@labo:/home/debian# nvme fw-download --fw Micron_7500_E3MQ005_release.ubi /dev/nvme0
Firmware download success
root@labo:/home/debian# nvme fw-commit /dev/nvme0 -s 2 -a 3
Success committing firmware action:3 slot:2
Multiple Update Detected (MUD) Value: 0
root@labo:/home/debian# nvme fw-download --fw Micron_7500_E3MQ005_release.ubi /dev/nvme1
Firmware download success
root@labo:/home/debian# nvme fw-commit /dev/nvme1 -s 2 -a 3
Success committing firmware action:3 slot:2
Multiple Update Detected (MUD) Value: 0

Once the command line is launched, a confirmation is requested before starting the flash. Confirm with Y.

Step 4 – Verify firmware version after server reboot

You can use the same command as in step 2:

nvme list | grep -E 'Node|MTFDKCC960TGP-1BK1DABYY|MTFDKCC1T9TGP-1BK1DABYY|MTFDKCC3T8TGP-1BK1DABYY|MTFDKCC7T6TGP-1BK1DABYY|MTFDKCC15T3TGP-1BK1DABYY'

Expected output:

Node                  Generic               SN                   Model                                    Namespace  Usage                      Format           FW Rev
/dev/nvme0n1          /dev/ng0n1            032510B842C5         MTFDKCC1T9TGP-1BK1DABYY                  0x1          8.19 kB /   1.92 TB    512 B + 0 B   E3MQ005
/dev/nvme1n1          /dev/ng1n1            132510B824CD         MTFDKCC1T9TGP-1BK1DABYY                  0x1          8.19 kB /   1.92 TB    512 B + 0 B   E3MQ005

Now your NVMe drives should have have the firmware version E3MQ005.

ESXi

Software configuration tested by OVHcloud

PlatformFlash toolFirmwareResult
ESXi 8.0.3 OSesxcli 8.0.3E3MQ005OK
ESXi 9.0.0 OSesxcli 9.0.0E3MQ005OK

Step 1 – List NVMe drives and check if a firmware update is needed

The command esxcli nvme controller list lists all NVMe devices on your server:

esxcli nvme adapter list | grep -oE '^vmhba\S' \
  | xargs -I% sh -c "esxcli nvme device get -A % \
      | grep -qE 'MTFDKCC960TGP-1BK1DABYY|MTFDKCC1T9TGP-1BK1DABYY|MTFDKCC3T8TGP-1BK1DABYY|MTFDKCC7T6TGP-1BK1DABYY|MTFDKCC15T3TGP-1BK1DABYY' && echo %" \
  | xargs -I% sh -c "echo %:; esxcli nvme device get -A % \
      | grep -E 'Model Number:|Firmware Revision:'"

We added a filter on this command to only display Micron 7500 PRO NVMe devices, because the firmware update only concerns these NVMe models and your server may have other disks connected to it.

If the column "Firmware Revision" for all your NVMe Micron 7500 PRO devices is already version E3MQ005, your firmware is up-to-date and you do not need to continue this process. On the other hand, if at least one firmware is different from version E3MQ005, you must proceed with step 2.

Example result (2 drives to update)
[root@labo:~] esxcli nvme adapter list | grep -oE '^vmhba\S' | xargs -I% sh -c "esxcli nvme device get -A % | grep -qE 'MTFDKCC960TGP-1BK1DABYY|MTFDKCC1T9TGP-1BK1DABYY|MTFDKCC3T8TGP-1BK1DABYY|MTFDKCC7T6TG
vmhba4:
   Model Number: MTFDKCC1T9TGP-1BK1DABYY
   Firmware Revision: E3MQ001
vmhba5:
   Model Number: MTFDKCC1T9TGP-1BK1DABYY
   Firmware Revision: E3MQ001

Step 2 – Firmware update

Download the firmware binary on your server:

wget https://last-public-ovh-baremetal.snap.mirrors.ovh.net/hardware/7500_PRO/Micron_7500_E3MQ005_release.ubi --no-check-certificate

By default, ESXi’s firewall blocks outbound HTTPS traffic. If the download fails, add a firewall rule to allow outbound HTTPS connections.

Execute the following command for each NVMe identified in step 1:
(Replace X with the adapter index.)

esxcli nvme device firmware download -A vmhbaX -f /[path-to-firmware]/Micron_7500_E3MQ005_release.ubi
esxcli nvme device firmware activate -a 3 -A vmhbaX -s 2
NVMe firmware update example

In our previous example, both NVMe drives need a firmware update to the latest version ****. Here are example commands for how to update the 2 NVMe drives and their output:

[root@labo:~] esxcli nvme device firmware download -A vmhba6 -f /Micron_7500_E3MQ005_release.ubi
Download firmware successfully.
[root@labo:~] esxcli nvme device firmware activate -a 3 -A vmhba6 -s 2
Commit firmware successfully.
[root@labo:~] esxcli nvme device firmware download -A vmhba7 -f /Micron_7500_E3MQ005_release.ubi
Download firmware successfully.
[root@labo:~] esxcli nvme device firmware activate -a 3 -A vmhba7 -s 2
Commit firmware successfully.

At this point the firmware update is complete. Reboot the server to finish the process.

Step 3 – Verify firmware version after reboot

You can use the same nvme list command as in step 1:

esxcli nvme adapter list | grep -oE '^vmhba\S' \
  | xargs -I% sh -c "esxcli nvme device get -A % \
      | grep -qE 'MTFDKCC960TGP-1BK1DABYY|MTFDKCC1T9TGP-1BK1DABYY|MTFDKCC3T8TGP-1BK1DABYY|MTFDKCC7T6TGP-1BK1DABYY|MTFDKCC15T3TGP-1BK1DABYY' && echo %" \
  | xargs -I% sh -c "echo %:; esxcli nvme device get -A % \
      | grep -E 'Model Number:|Firmware Revision:'"

Expected output:

vmhba4:
   Model Number: MTFDKCC1T9TGP-1BK1DABYY
   Firmware Revision: E3MQ005
vmhba5:
   Model Number: MTFDKCC1T9TGP-1BK1DABYY
   Firmware Revision: E3MQ005

Now your NVMe drives should have have the firmware version E3MQ005.

Windows

Software configuration tested by OVHcloud

PlatformFlash toolFirmwareResult
Windows 2019 OSmsecli 08.11.25E3MQ005OK
Windows 2022 OSmsecli 08.11.25E3MQ005OK
Windows 2025 OSmsecli 08.11.25E3MQ005OK

Step 1 – Download msecli

Download the msecli executable:
https://last-public-ovh-baremetal.snap.mirrors.ovh.net/hardware/7500_PRO/msecli-windows.exe

Install the software with the default options.

Step 2 – List NVMe drive

Open Windows PowerShell as Administrator, then run the following command to list NVMe devices:

msecli -L | sls "MTFDKCC960TGP-1BK1DABYY","MTFDKCC1T9TGP-1BK1DABYY","MTFDKCC3T8TGP-1BK1DABYY","MTFDKCC7T6TGP-1BK1DABYY","MTFDKCC15T3TGP-1BK1DABYY" -Context 0,11

We added a filter on this command to only display the Micron 7500 PRO NVMe, because the firmware update only concerns these NVMe references and your server may have other disks connected to it.

If the line FW‑Rev for all your NVMe Micron 7500 PRO devices already displays version E3MQ005, your firmware is up‑to‑date and you do not need to continue this process.
On the other hand, if at least one firmware is different from version E3MQ005, you must proceed with step 3.

Example result on a server with 2 NVMe drives to update
PS C:\Windows\system32> msecli -L | sls "MTFDKCC960TGP-1BK1DABYY","MTFDKCC1T9TGP-1BK1DABYY","MTFDKCC3T8TGP-1BK1DABYY","MTFDKCC7T6TGP-1BK1DABYY","MTFDKCC15T3TGP-1BK1DABYY" -Context 0,11

Expected output:

> Model No             : MTFDKCC1T9TGP-1BK1DABYY
  Serial No            : 082510AA535D
  FW-Rev               : E3MQ001
  Drive Density        : 1920.00GB
  Total Size           : 1920.00GB
  Drive Status         : Drive is in good health
  PCI Path (B:D.F)     : 1D:00.0
  Vendor               : Micron
  ZNS Supported        : No
  PCIe Link Speed      : 16.0 GT/s
  Device Path          :
  OS Device            : Drive0
> Model No             : MTFDKCC1T9TGP-1BK1DABYY
  Serial No            : 082510AA5337
  FW-Rev               : E3MQ001
  Drive Density        : 1920.00GB
  Total Size           : 1920.00GB
  Drive Status         : Drive is in good health
  PCI Path (B:D.F)     : 20:00.0
  Vendor               : Micron
  ZNS Supported        : No
  PCIe Link Speed      : 16.0 GT/s
  Device Path          :
  OS Device            : Drive1

Step 3 – Firmware update

Download the firmware binary on your server:

Invoke-WebRequest "https://last-public-ovh-baremetal.snap.mirrors.ovh.net/hardware/7500_PRO/Micron_7500_E3MQ005_release.ubi" -OutFile "Micron_7500_E3MQ005_release.ubi"

Execute the following command for each identified NVMe in step 2. (Replace X with the "OS Device" index listed in step 2.)

msecli -F -U Micron_7500_E3MQ005_release.ubi -n DriveX -S 2

Once the command is launched, a confirmation is requested before starting the flash. Confirm with Y.

NVMe firmware update example

In our previous example, both NVMe drives need a firmware update to the latest version E3MQ005. Here are example commands for how to update the 2 NVMe drives and their output:

PS C:\Windows\system32> msecli -F -U Micron_7500_E3MQ005_release.ubi -n Drive0 -S 2
Trying to update current firmware for mtinvme082510AA535D.
Are you sure you want to continue(Y|N):Y

Firmware update for mtinvme082510AA535D will take a few minutes to complete.
Please wait
....
Device Name  : mtinvme082510aa535d
Firmware update operation completed successfully.

CMD_STATUS   : Success
STATUS_CODE  : 0
TIME_STAMP   : Tue Sep 23 02:29:10 2025

Copyright (C) 2025 Micron Technology, Inc.
PS C:\Windows\system32> msecli -F -U Micron_7500_E3MQ005_release.ubi -n Drive1 -S 2

Trying to update current firmware for mtinvme082510AA5337.
Are you sure you want to continue(Y|N):Y

Firmware update for mtinvme082510AA5337 will take a few minutes to complete.
Please wait
....
Device Name  : mtinvme082510AA5337
Firmware update operation completed successfully.

CMD_STATUS   : Success
STATUS_CODE  : 0
TIME_STAMP   : Tue Sep 23 02:29:10 2025

Copyright (C) 2025 Micron Technology, Inc.

At this point the firmware update is complete. Reboot the server to finish the process.

Step 4 – Verify firmware version after server reboot

You can use the same command as in step 2:

msecli -L | sls "MTFDKCC960TGP-1BK1DABYY","MTFDKCC1T9TGP-1BK1DABYY","MTFDKCC3T8TGP-1BK1DABYY","MTFDKCC7T6TGP-1BK1DABYY","MTFDKCC15T3TGP-1BK1DABYY" -0,11
Example output after the update
PS C:\Windows\system32> msecli -L | sls "MTFDKCC960TGP-1BK1DABYY","MTFDKCC1T9TGP-1BK1DABYY","MTFDKCC3T8TGP-1BK1DABYY","MTFDKCC7T6TGP-1BK1DABYY","MTFDKCC15T3TGP-1BK1DABYY" -Context 0,11
> Model No             : MTFDKCC1T9TGP-1BK1DABYY
  Serial No            : 082510AA535D
  FW-Rev               : E3MQ005
  Drive Density        : 1920.00GB
  Total Size           : 1920.00GB
  Drive Status         : Drive is in good health
  PCI Path (B:D.F)     : 1D:00.0
  Vendor               : Micron
  ZNS Supported        : No
  PCIe Link Speed      : 16.0 GT/s
  Device Path          :
  OS Device            : Drive2
> Model No             : MTFDKCC1T9TGP-1BK1DABYY
  Serial No            : 082510AA5337
  FW-Rev               : E3MQ005
  Drive Density        : 1920.00GB
  Total Size           : 1920.00GB
  Drive Status         : Drive is in good health
  PCI Path (B:D.F)     : 20:00.0
  Vendor               : Micron
  ZNS Supported        : No
  PCIe Link Speed      : 16.0 GT/s
  Device Path          :
  OS Device            : Drive3

Now your NVMe drives should have have the firmware version E3MQ005.

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