Broadcom Linux RPM packaged driver updates for NetXtreme I and NetXtreme II Ethernet adapters for the 18.2.0 update.
AUTO INSTALLEDThis file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
Linux Red Hat 5.X, 6.X and SLES 10/11 RPM driver updates for Broadcom NetXtreme I and NetXtreme II Adapters
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes: - Description field shows BCM57712 for bnx2fc driver in RHEL 6.4
Enhancements: - Added support for RHEL5.10. - Added support for SR-IOV (select 10Gbps devices). - Updated tg3 driver to 3.133e. - Updated bnx2 driver to 2.78.33. - Updated bnx2x driver to 1.78.56. - Updated bnx2i driver to 2.7.8.2b. - Updated bnx2fc driverto 2.4.0. - Updated fclibs to 2.0.3.
Dell 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.
Untar and unzip the file to a local hard drive or other storage media using tar -xzvf [filename] /directory. Change to the directory where the archive was unpacked then 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.
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