Intel NIC Family Version 18.3.0 Linux Base Drivers - Source Code Install
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- The 'ethtool' command now preserves the user specified RSS key after reset and displays RSS information with the '-x' option.
- The value of 'sriov_totalvfs' now shows correct value of supported VFs for Intel(R) X550 adapters.
- The 'ip link show' command now displays VF trust state for Intel (R) X710/XL710 devices.
- Resolved problem with Intel(R) X-710/XL-710 devices that caused failure when creating VF bonding.
- Fixed issue with VF recovery failure after PF function level reset (FLR) on Intel(R) X-710/XL-710 devices.
- Resolved problem with configuration of MAC based VLANs (MACVLAN) on trusted VFs on Intel(R) X550/X520/X540 devices.
- The incoming UDP traffic to each VF from same PF is now equally distributed to all queues.
- The 'ethtool' now displays error when change to 'hw-atr-eviction' is invalid.
- The 'dmesg' now correctly logs the 'link is down' message when 'link-down-on-close' flag is set.
- The 'dmesg' no longer logs an 'ARQ critical error' when VF driver is removed and PF core is reset.
- Fixed issue with incorrect value of Flow Director statistics.
- Fixed an issue with Intel(R) X710/XL710 devices related to timeout during reset flow for Intel(R) X710 devices.
Enhancements
- Intel(R) X710/XL710 devices now support VLAN tag stripping that can be configured using 'ethtool'.
- Intel(R) X710/XL710 devices now support IEEE '1588 L4' packets.
- Intel(R) X710/XL710 devices now have added PF support for up to 16 queues with VF drivers.
- Intel(R) X710/XL710 devices now support "ethtool -m" command to display SFP+/QSFP+/SFP28/QSFP28 modules.
- Added support for PHY and MAC loopback enabled on Intel(R) X710/XL710 devices.
- The Intel(R) X710/XL710 devices now support the option to configure the DCB if LLDP is disabled.
- Added support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.4
- Added support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.9
- Added support for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3
Read More- The 'ethtool' command now preserves the user specified RSS key after reset and displays RSS information with the '-x' option.
- The value of 'sriov_totalvfs' now shows correct value of supported VFs for Intel(R) X550 adapters.
- The 'ip link show' command now displays VF trust state for Intel (R) X710/XL710 devices.
- Resolved problem with Intel(R) X-710/XL-710 devices that caused failure when creating VF bonding.
- Fixed issue with VF recovery failure after PF function level reset (FLR) on Intel(R) X-710/XL-710 devices.
- Resolved problem with configuration of MAC based VLANs (MACVLAN) on trusted VFs on Intel(R) X550/X520/X540 devices.
- The incoming UDP traffic to each VF from same PF is now equally distributed to all queues.
- The 'ethtool' now displays error when change to 'hw-atr-eviction' is invalid.
- The 'dmesg' now correctly logs the 'link is down' message when 'link-down-on-close' flag is set.
- The 'dmesg' no longer logs an 'ARQ critical error' when VF driver is removed and PF core is reset.
- Fixed issue with incorrect value of Flow Director statistics.
- Fixed an issue with Intel(R) X710/XL710 devices related to timeout during reset flow for Intel(R) X710 devices.
Enhancements
- Intel(R) X710/XL710 devices now support VLAN tag stripping that can be configured using 'ethtool'.
- Intel(R) X710/XL710 devices now support IEEE '1588 L4' packets.
- Intel(R) X710/XL710 devices now have added PF support for up to 16 queues with VF drivers.
- Intel(R) X710/XL710 devices now support "ethtool -m" command to display SFP+/QSFP+/SFP28/QSFP28 modules.
- Added support for PHY and MAC loopback enabled on Intel(R) X710/XL710 devices.
- The Intel(R) X710/XL710 devices now support the option to configure the DCB if LLDP is disabled.
- Added support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.4
- Added support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.9
- Added support for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3
Version
18.3.0, A00
Release date
12 Dec 2017
Download Type
Driver
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.
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Supported Operating Systems
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
SUSE Linux ES 12
Applies to
Intel(R) 10GbE 4P X710-t Adapter
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 2P X550-t Adapter
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X710-k bNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X520/I350 rNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X550 rNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X710 SFP+ rNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X710-k bNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X710/I350 rNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G X520 LOM
Intel(R) Ethernet 25G 2P XXV710 Adapter
Intel(R) Ethernet 40G 2P XL710 QSFP+ rNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I354 1.0 GbE Backplane
Intel(R) Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710 - Dual Port
Intel(R) Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710 - Quad Port
Intel(R) Ethernet Converged Network Adapter XL710-Q2
Intel(R) Ethernet OCP Mezzanine
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 bNDC
Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t Adapter
Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t Mezz
Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t rNDC
Intel(R) Gigabit 4P X540/I350 rNDC
Intel(R) Gigabit 4P X550/I350 rNDC
Installation instructions
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Extract
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and extract the file using the following command: tar -xzvf Intel_LAN_18.3.0_Linux_Source_A00.tar.gz
2. To install base drivers, please download the User Guide (file Intel_LAN_18.3.0_Manual_A00.zip) for detailed instructions on driver installation.
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link to accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Extract
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and extract the file using the following command: tar -xzvf Intel_LAN_18.3.0_Linux_Source_A00.tar.gz
2. To install base drivers, please download the User Guide (file Intel_LAN_18.3.0_Manual_A00.zip) for detailed instructions on driver installation.
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