Broadcom NetXtreme Network Device Firmware 20.2

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This release provides updated network controller firmware for the Broadcom NetXtreme devices. This release should be used with the Broadcom 20.2 device drivers.
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Network_Firmware_21DWR_LN_20.2.17.BIN | 36.85 MB
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Network_Firmware_21DWR_LN_20.2.17.BIN
File Size: 36.85 MB
Format Description
Dell Update Packages for Linux can be used as stand-alone applications that ensure that specific validation criteria are met, then apply an update.
Note: Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
d079a76d37186f7b0854091dc6e4ced7
SHA1:
462795410064f5f8517f5af4bec3736b4ea1c5a3
SHA-256:
bc19c446621bc1851549d45c6e88bc020bb9d3eafea9e434a7122f2dcaf684e2

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- When IPV6 is enabled, unable to disable IPAutoConfig via RE.

Enhancements:
- Support coexistence with Broadcom NetXtreme-E adapters.
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Version

20.2.17, 20.2.17

Release date

25 May 2016

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Network, Ethernet & Wireless

Importance

Recommended
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.

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Network_Firmware_21DWR_LN_20.2.17.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:
2accc8defaed2fce66f9c62b0e5868eb
SHA1:
c9d2c161d141d80f8f2707f80acee394cc17de98
SHA-256:
0e6fc28f75ee15298f9c3cd4d983f01a3897b523064dce1101f3a3415b1d4116

File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: Release.txt
File Size: 4.17 KB
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MD5:
924c51ec94dbedd7393d6056a8ab508c
SHA1:
a0554746acec0774f880156eaa2af39f28bc1bba
SHA-256:
2507d433b998262c70c052e31212af35a493e72c4e59965734885169673974dd

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Network_Firmware_21DWR_WN32_20.2.17.EXE
File Size: 8.42 MB
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Format Description:
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MD5:
30ffd9911cfe01fd49b0ac03d0b79adc
SHA1:
e09fe66f3baf63a799713be919bcb42c88b4adb5
SHA-256:
ab534d5e0401d19dc1ab6e046623ff05c4008902f0a3f6f11eb979da02e42259

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Network_Firmware_21DWR_WN64_20.2.17.EXE
File Size: 13.96 MB
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MD5:
67dc2cd1e6e575e1ea5dd239f56bc126
SHA1:
dff84f54070a15c3b40b215f07249311a6258719
SHA-256:
2d614637744ad29c1d17fe21d60f51a5b410c6cc711ae39e61a3acf0d95a2bbd

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Windows Update Package Installation:
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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.

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[Alternative] Installation via Lifecycle Controller:
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1. Copy the downloaded firmware DUP for Windows to removable USB storage.
2. Insert the removable USB storage in a USB port of the server to be updated.
3. Reboot the server.
4. Press the F10 key to enter Lifecycle Controller.
5. In the left navigation pane, click Firmware Update.
6. In the main pane click Launch Firmware Update.
7. On the Step 1 of 3: Select Update Repository page, select Local Drive.
8. Click the Next button.
9. On the Step 2 of 3: Enter Access Details page, select the removable USB storage from the Local Drive drop-down list.
10. Type the path and filename of the firmware DUP in the File Path or Update Package Path text box.
Example: \.exe
11. Click the Next button.
12. On the Step 3 of 3: Select Updates page, select the checkbox next to one, or more, of the Available System Updates.
13. Click the Apply button to complete the installation process.

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Linux Update Package Installation:
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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
./.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 ./.BIN from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for .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, .BIN.sign

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