Micron 6500 ION NVMe SSD Firmware Update Instructions (G0MU000)

This document describes how to upgrade the firmware on a Micron 6500 ION NVMe SSD to G0MU000 using either nvme-cli or msecli. For further assistance with this process please contact your local Micron representative. 


Upgrade using nvme-cli

1.	Download and install latest version of nvme-cli from github.com: 
	a.	https://github.com/linux-nvme/nvme-cli/releases
2.	Obtain the required Micron 6500 ION Firmware from your Micron contact or from www.micron.com:
	a.	Firmware name: Micron_6500ION_G0MQ000_release.ubi
3.	List the SSDs in the system:
	a.	nvme list
		i.	Note: The target name (nvmeX) for the SSD
4.	To download the firmware, use the following nvme-cli commands:
	a.	nvme fw-download /dev/nvmeX -f Micron_6500ION_G0MQ000_release.ubi
5.	To commit and activate the firmware, use the following nvme-cli command:
	a.	nvme fw-commit /dev/nvmeX -s 2 -a 3
6.	Confirm the firmware has been successfully updated to version G0MQ000
	a.	nvme id-ctrl /dev/nvmeX | grep fr

Upgrading using msecli

1.	 Download and install latest version of msecli from micron.com: 
	a.	https://www.micron.com/products/solid-state-storage/storage-executive-software
2.	Obtain the required Micron 6500 ION Firmware from your Micron contact or from www.micron.com:
	a.	Firmware name: Micron_6500ION_G0MQ000_release.ubi
3.	List the SSDs in the system:
	a.	msecli -L
		i.	Note: The target name (nvmeX) for the SSD
4.	To download and activate the firmware, use the following msecli commands:
	a.	msecli -F -U Micron_6500ION_G0MQ000_release.ubi -n /dev/nvmeX -S 2
5.	Confirm the firmware has been successfully updated to version G0MQ000
	a.	msecli -F -n /dev/nvmeX