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Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-2, Ethernet X520 10GBE Dual Port KX4 Mezz, Ethernet Server Adapter X520-T2, Ethernet X520 10GBE Dual Port KX4-KR Mezz, v.12.5.2, A01
Firmware Dell Update Package for Intel 82599 10GBE cards
Release Date: 3/15/2011
Importance: Recommended
Version: 12.5.2,A01
The following formats are available for the file you have selected

File Format: GnuPG Signature for Linux Update Package Get Driver Download File
File Name:

NETW_FRMW_LX_R298844.BIN.sign

Description: The GnuPG signature for Red Hat® Linux Update Package can be used to authenticate the identity of Dell™ in the correlated Red Hat Linux Update Package. You can download the Dell Linux public GnuPG key by navigating to Dell | Linux Web Sites. See the Dell Update Package User's Guide for more information.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 0.2KB

File Format: Update Package for Microsoft® Windows® Get Driver Download File
File Name:

NETW_FRMW_WIN_R298844.EXE

Description: Update Packages for Windows can be used as a stand-alone application to apply an update and ensure that specific validation criteria are met before performing the update. See the Dell Update Package User's Guide for more information.
Note: As of October 10th, 2005, Update Packages for Windows will be digitally signed. Customers using Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant to deploy updates must upgrade to version 7.1 or later.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 4MB

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux Get Driver Download File
File Name:

NETW_FRMW_LX_R298844.BIN

Description: Dell Update Packages for Linux can be used as a stand-alone application to apply an update and ensure that specific validation criteria are met before performing the update. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Operating Systems User's Guide for more information.
Note: Update Packages for Linux contain open source. See the Dell Update Packages Readme for Linux for details.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 4MB

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Description

Firmware Dell Update Package for Intel 82599 10GBE cards

Level of Importance:Recommended

Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).

Important Information

Important infomation about this release: 1. Before you attempt to run the Windows firmware update tool (NETW_FRMW_WIN_R298844.EXE) make sure the Windows base driver is loaded on your 82599 device. 2. If you are using a Linux operating system, make sure: - First, load the appropriate base driver - Second ,install the latest DKMS program (from support.dell.com) - Third, run the NETW_FRMW_LX_R298844.BIN to update the firmware. 3. Please go over the fit_12.5.2_A01.txt file for more information on this firmware update tool. Note: This Dell firmware update package does not work with any Xen kernel.

Compatibility

Systems
Cloud Products C6145
Enterprise Servers 2970
Enterprise Servers M420
Enterprise Servers M520
Enterprise Servers M605
Enterprise Servers M610
Enterprise Servers M610x
Enterprise Servers M620
Enterprise Servers M710
Enterprise Servers M710HD
Enterprise Servers M805
Enterprise Servers M905
Enterprise Servers M910
Enterprise Servers M915
Enterprise Servers R410
Enterprise Servers R410
Enterprise Servers R415
Enterprise Servers R510
Enterprise Servers R510
Enterprise Servers R515
Enterprise Servers R610
Enterprise Servers R610
Enterprise Servers R710
Enterprise Servers R715
Enterprise Servers R810
Enterprise Servers R815
Enterprise Servers R905
Enterprise Servers R910
Enterprise Servers R910
Enterprise Servers T410
Enterprise Servers T610
Enterprise Servers T710
Equallogic DR4000
Equallogic DX6000
Equallogic DX6012S
PowerEdge PER710
PowerEdge PET710
PowerVault DL2100
Powervault DL2200
PowerVault NX300
PowerVault NX3000
PowerVault NX3100
Operating Systems
Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
MS Windows 2008 x64
Red Hat Ent Linux 6
Red Hat Ent Linux 5
MS Windows 2008 x86
MS Windows Server 2003
MS Windows 2008 R2
MS Windows 2003 x64

Applies to

  • : Ethernet 10G Base-T Adapter X520-T2 (LP)
  • Ethernet Server Adapter X520-T2
  • Intel Ethernet 10G Base-T Adapter X520-T2

Fixes & Enhancements

This release fixes a link issue for the Intel(R) Ethernet X520 10GBE Dual Port KX4-KR Mezz card with the M8428-K Dell switch.

Installation Instructions

            
Dell Update Package Instructions for NETW_FRMW_LX_R298844.BIN:

Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation
1. Read over the release information presented by executing the "./NETW_FRMW_LX_R298844.BIN --version" command from the shell.
2. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Run the update by executing "./NETW_FRMW_LX_R298844.BIN" from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.


Dell Update Package Instructions for NETW_FRMW_WIN_R298844.EXE:

Download

1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation

1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.


GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for NETW_FRMW_LX_R298844.BIN.sign:

Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the "File Download" window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation
1. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, NETW_FRMW_LX_R298844.BIN.sign            
        

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