Software Update: Intel SSD Toolbox 3.3.4

Intel has released version 3.3.4 of the Solid State Drive Toolbox. With this program it is possible to manage a solid state drive from Intel. For example, it can provide information about the characteristics of the drive, run some diagnostic tests and optimize performance. In addition, it is possible to update the firmware. Version 3.3.4 includes new firmware for the DC S3700, DC S3500, DC S3710, DC S3610, and DC S3510 models.

Intel SSD Toolbox 3.3.4

This release of the Intel SSD Toolbox includes a firmware update for the Intel SSD DC S3700, DC S3500, DC S3710, DC S3610 and DC S3510 Series products.

• For the Intel SSD DC S3700 Series, the latest firmware revision is 5DV12270.
• For the Intel SSD DC S3500 M.2 and DC S3500 HD Series, the latest firmware revision is G2010150.
• For the Intel SSD DC S3500 Series, the latest firmware revision is D2012370.
• For the Intel SSD DC S3710, DC S3610 and DC S3510 Series, the latest firmware revision is G2010150. The following changes are included in this firmware update:
  • Fixed SATA CRC errors seen when running at 3Gbps
  • Corrected SMART 05h behavior
  • Fixed power consumption on Staggered Spin-up.

These latest firmwares include a fix for a specific use condition where in certain cases if the device receives a command that violates the SATA protocol specification, the drive may ASSERT or stop responding to host commands (See Intel Advisory INTEL-SA-00050).