Broadcom NetXtreme Network Device Firmware 20.6

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This release provides updated network controller firmware for the Broadcom NetXtreme devices. This release should be used with the Broadcom 20.6 device drivers.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- none

Enhancements:
- Add support for new adapters and 14th generation servers.
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Version

20.6.16, 20.6.16

Release date

13 Jun 2017

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.
Available formats

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Network_Firmware_RDC79_WN64_20.6.16.EXE
File Size: 11.72 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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:
bdbaed13e080eace08ec57f1bf1c7895
SHA1:
7883c29bab98a1cfe25903a79722297249525a14
SHA-256:
4939c8d0f1b4d179ca3bafa929b008a27d7c2cd57c75b3dd53625e50f9f21e09

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Network_Firmware_RDC79_LN_20.6.16.BIN.sign
File Size: 194 Bytes
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
a83c2c10d4eed6cc248aab205660a792
SHA1:
c94fc44251448aa2ea9615ecff8734f67a624793
SHA-256:
cfe7d11f20ec99cca01d8bcf672d8cf71ddf7c40dfa71e68cf54dae76fd74c30

File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: release.txt
File Size: 4.82 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
572d07f94c8c72e0441d1e6f2812f2e2
SHA1:
9ceef3bd6482ccae9fbdb01f1e13607342da6411
SHA-256:
b1d9812741a0105ed07767b87f65ba1f7fbfe2cc784b0be2c524891c88835c37

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Network_Firmware_RDC79_WN32_20.6.16.EXE
File Size: 6.81 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
16efb16405bbd3ed22f562feb7805e61
SHA1:
c5eb2135fc97aae0c2b6444c295107a3591fdbaa
SHA-256:
2ddaa90c139b1d2b5bea876e093c5c54c8ec5880643f694cde4f91f0f3a9b398

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Network_Firmware_RDC79_LN_20.6.16.BIN
File Size: 5.03 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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:
a150bdb3b62e9b34a10c65edf0271f5a
SHA1:
19a5f9cf8b3997e760e76a55ebdaa23048540b6d
SHA-256:
71e1588c9c26e294dae5e91f9fd4d14d45f7a9163adf7b705c0ab8a5d8d45f02

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Additional details

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Windows Server 2008 x64
Windows Server 2012
Not Applicable
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
SUSE Linux ES 12
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2008 x86
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2016
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Broadcom 5720 1Gb Quad Port KR Blade Network Daughter Card
Broadcom BCM5720 1Gbps OCP Mezz
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Network Adapter
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Network Adapter (NX1) - UPDATE
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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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