Broadcom Linux Driver RPMs updated as of Aug 2012 for family version 17.4.0.
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Fixes & Enhancements
See the Release_notes.txt file in the gzipped tar ball.
Read MoreVersion
17.4.0.6, 17.4.0.6
Release date
09 Oct 2012
Download Type
Driver
Category
Network, Ethernet & Wireless
Importance
RecommendedDell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Available formats
File Format: A gnu zip file for software installation
File Name: Bcom_LAN_17.4.0_Linux_Drivers_17.4.0.9.tar.gz
File Size: 38.92 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This format consists of gnu zip files for software installation.
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MD5:
12d5bc11528a3cc6d6702d1064599e35
SHA1:
155b0ae4030c4a94d1072d3c8bf67f3cd1e6bb87
SHA-256:
c34c89cf77f956864dcaedd7875c6775355ca63946db9e864a0140673cb4dfb2
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Supported Operating Systems
Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
Suse Linux ES 10
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5
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Applies to
Broadcom NetXtreme I and NetXtreme II Driver Family
SWB,DRVR,NTWK,BCOM,LNX RPMS
SWB,DRVR,NTWK,BCOM,LNXRPM,17.6
Installation instructions
Untar and zip the file to a local hard drive or other storage media, change to the directory that corresponds to the Linux distribution to be used, then to the NetXtreme or NetXtremeII directory and then to the version of distribution if needed. Once the RPM is found for the driver install, execute the rpm program on the rpm file to install the drivers.
NetXtreme devices are typically 1 Gigabit devices. NetXtremeII devices are typically 10 Gigabit devices, but some NetXtremeII devices may be 1 Gigabit. Installing both RPMs may be necessary to ensure drivers are installed for your specific device.
NetXtreme devices are typically 1 Gigabit devices. NetXtremeII devices are typically 10 Gigabit devices, but some NetXtremeII devices may be 1 Gigabit. Installing both RPMs may be necessary to ensure drivers are installed for your specific device.
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