Intel NIC Firmware Family Version 16.5.0 for X520, X540, and I350 Adapters
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Network_Firmware_6FD9P_LN_16.5.20_A00.BIN | 17.57 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
Network_Firmware_6FD9P_LN_16.5.20_A00.BIN
File Size:
17.57 MB
Format Description
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MD5:
98a934d59467cafcad3b58d0c427d14f
SHA1:
a613227bc2f7fbee3b1d15ee3548a62038c09fd0
SHA-256:
f814e7b594beaa1217c88f2d70531ef1eb43395ab1b369b76ca1a16b35ec3e39
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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
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- 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
Version
16.5.20, A00
Release date
17 Mar 2015
Download Type
Firmware
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
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File Format:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
Network_Firmware_6FD9P_LN_16.5.20_A00.BIN.sign
File Size:
194 Bytes
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Format Description:
The GnuPG signature for Red Hat Linux Update Package can be used to authenticate Dell's identity in the correlated Red Hat Linux Update Package.
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MD5:
c8c88cec9061c82c8ad82043a6c282d9
SHA1:
b0fca0066df31d6a08038749fd67edaedfb4a438
SHA-256:
739679df506456b5dee4bffcb8bc2c5a47ca8e7be360ef8955272753f82cba50
File Format:
External release notes
File Name:
fw_release.txt
File Size:
10.38 KB
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MD5:
53d703afc5309fe5103a909ff0c5f7a3
SHA1:
4f68e96e8e5dc0e262b3314bde4d348477fd7140
SHA-256:
48b9ca429aa5c87e0fbc0fdcea23d733c2c7307e2ae6186dc0ab07542040b479
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name:
Network_Firmware_6FD9P_WN32_16.5.20_A00.EXE
File Size:
16.21 MB
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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.
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MD5:
9803712c2634e82ca524d4de513c501c
SHA1:
a7f57e414e779f3ae6cd9ae8485c5f4061ed4bfc
SHA-256:
54a6b0795c6448738ee677d0ba898f1fe45bcca2a224c8ebd54a3be8aaeea8ef
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
Network_Firmware_6FD9P_WN64_16.5.20_A00.EXE
File Size:
23.65 MB
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Format Description:
Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
0fe1385cc1413e7273f2f669f90f4a7f
SHA1:
67042c511de91d1f10f45e157add356abe95e846
SHA-256:
3aa02694e439085e0ef1836f52fbf9f94e94b803c403cc54cd433387a0cd6f22
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Important Information
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.
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AC Power Cycle Requirements
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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
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* To perform an AC power cycle, you must do the following:
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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
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
Other Available Versions
16.0.24, A0015 Oct 2014
15.5.0, A0008 Sep 2014
15.0.28, A0013 Dec 2013
14.5.9, A0010 Jul 2013
14.5.8, A0028 Jun 2013
14.0.12, A0004 Dec 2012
13.5.6, A0027 Sep 2012
13.5.7, A0027 Sep 2012
13.5.6, A0014 May 2012
13.1.10, A0006 Mar 2012
Supported Operating Systems
Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
Windows Server 2012
Not Applicable
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
Windows Storage Server 2012 R2
SUSE Linux ES 12
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows 7, 32-bit
Windows 7, 64-bit
Windows 8.1, 32-bit
Windows 8.1, 64-bit
Windows Server Aurora
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Storage Server 2012
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Applies to
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X520 Adapter
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X520-k bNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X540-t Adapter
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X520/I350 rNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet Server Adapter X520-2
Intel(R) Ethernet Server Adapter X520-T2
Intel(R) Ethernet X520 10GbE Dual Port KX4-KR Mezz
Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350 LOM
Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350-t Adapter
Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350-t LOM - 06E2
Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350-t LOM on C4130
Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350-t LOM on T620
Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350-t LOM on T630
Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t Adapter
Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t bNDC
Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t Mezz
Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t rNDC
Intel(R) Gigabit 4P X540/I350 rNDC
Installation instructions
Windows 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. 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
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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