Intel NIC Firmware Family Version 16.5.0 for X520, X540, and I350 Adapters
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Intel NIC Firmware Family Version 16.5.0 Dell Update Package for X520, X540, and I350 Adapters
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes - On Intel(R) Ethernet Server Adapter X520-2, the MAC address of the second port is incorrectly read by Option ROM and causes failure to connect to iSCSI target - The Dell Update Package for Intel Adapter Firmware does not update Option ROM on Intel(R) Ethernet Server Adapter X520-2 and Intel(R) Ethernet Server Adapter X520-T2 - If Virtual MAC Address, Virtual FIP MAC Address, Virtual World Wide Node Name or Virtual World Wide Port Name is not set in the HII interface, it incorrectly displays the factory MAC address instead of the default MAC address '000000000000' - uEFI GetStatus command returns incorrect buffer address on X540 devices - Power Edge M830 Blade Server does not recognize the second Intel(R) bNDC devices - iDRAC network connection gets lost while updating Intel NDC FW - Intel(R) Gigabit 4P/2P I350-t Adapters always blinks amber color when setting "Blink LEDs" from the BIOS [Device Settings] regardless of the current connection speed - iDRAC incorrectly reports Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X520 Adapter is Wake On LAN capable - Virtual MAC address is not correctly reconfigured after warm boot even when 'Optimizing I/O Identity and Applying Persistence Policy' mode is enabled - With Intel X520 and X540 adapters, after PXE booting to a server with a directive to boot to the local disk, the server doesn't boot to the local disk and NMI errors occur.
Enhancements - Firmware update support from a iSCSI or FCoE LUN - iDRAC loses network connection during FW update on X540 devices - [Firmware Image Properties] page in System Setup [F2] displays UEFI driver versions
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.
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Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
The Dell Update Package for Intel Adapter Firmware (FW DUP) must be used to update Option ROM and EEPROM to version 16.5.20.
NOTE: On systems running Linux, Solaris, or ESXi, the base driver must be loaded for the Dell FW DUP to function correctly.
NOTE: On Windows, the devices must not be disabled in Device Manager for the firmware DUP to update them.
If you currently have FW 14.5.x, do one of the following procedures to update FW:
- Option A: Run FW DUP 16.5.x on a supported OS and then perform an AC power cycle - Option B: Lifecycle Controller Method 1. Run FW DUP 15.0.28 on a supported OS first and perform an AC power cycle 2. Upgrade to 15.5.0 via Lifecycle Controller and reboot 3. Upgrade from 15.5.0 to 16.5.x via Lifecycle Controller
If you currently have FW 15.0.28, do one of the following procedures to update FW:
- Option A: Run FW DUP 16.5.x on a supported OS - Option B: Lifecycle Controller Method 1. Upgrade from 15.0.28 to 15.5.0 via Lifecycle Controller and reboot 2. Upgrade from 15.5.0 to 16.5.x via Lifecycle Controller
The 15.5.0 FW-DUP is required when updating firmware in Lifecycle Controller. This sequence is referred to as a two-step firmware update process and is required due to an Option ROM mapping change in the firmware.
If you are upgrading the firmware from 14.5.x or later to version 16.5.x in Windows or Linux, then you do not need to apply 15.5.0 first.
============================ AC Power Cycle Requirements ============================ When updating the firmware from 14.5.x or older, an AC power cycle is required. When updating the firmware from 15.0.x or later, an AC power cycle is not required.
Exceptions: - Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X540/I350 rNDC with PBA number G14843-xxx or G59298-xxx requires an AC power cycle after firmware update to 16.5.x
================================================ * To perform an AC power cycle, you must do the following: ================================================ 1. Shut down the system if it is powered up 2. Unplug all AC power cords from the system 3. Leave the AC power cords unplugged for 15 seconds to drain power from the system 4. Plug in AC power cords to the system
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.
Linux Update Package:
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 ./Network_Firmware_6FD9P_LN_16.5.20_A00.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 ./ Network_Firmware_6FD9P_LN_16.5.20_A00.BIN from the shell. 4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for Network_Firmware_6FD9P_LN_16.5.20_A00.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. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do this once on your system) 2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, Network_Firmware_6FD9P_LN_16.5.20_A00.BIN.sign
Reboot will be required
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