Broadcom NetXtreme Family of Adapters, NetXtreme II Family of Adapters, v.14.1.5, A00
AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.Linux driver update to 14.1.5 for NetXtreme I and NetXtreme II devices
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Fixes & Enhancements
Issues fixed in this release:
- Kernel panic with iSCSI HBA drivers while performing cable pull test with MPIO on RHEL5.4
- SUT kernel panics with iSCSI HBA drivers during heavy network traffic
- Kernel panic with RHEL 5.4 during logout with iscsi-initiator-utils-6.2.0.871-0.10c
- Improved small packet performance
- Updated firmware resolves header digest error during I/O
- Improved performance with Flow Control disabled
- Added support Broadcom quad port 5709 adapters and Broadcom 10G 57711 adapters
For further detail, please review linux readme or release notes in the driver package
Read More- Kernel panic with iSCSI HBA drivers while performing cable pull test with MPIO on RHEL5.4
- SUT kernel panics with iSCSI HBA drivers during heavy network traffic
- Kernel panic with RHEL 5.4 during logout with iscsi-initiator-utils-6.2.0.871-0.10c
- Improved small packet performance
- Updated firmware resolves header digest error during I/O
- Improved performance with Flow Control disabled
- Added support Broadcom quad port 5709 adapters and Broadcom 10G 57711 adapters
For further detail, please review linux readme or release notes in the driver package
Version
14.1.5, A00
Release date
15 Dec 2009
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.
Available formats
File Format: Red Hat Package Manager file
File Name: Bcom_LAN_14.1.5_LinuxR5S10_DKMS_A00.tar.gz
File Size: 18.53 MB
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MD5:
7ad7f9307fb4f495449f9edeb783f892
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SHA-256:
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File Format: External release notes
File Name: linux_rh5s10_readme.txt
File Size: 7.11 KB
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Supported Operating Systems
Suse Linux ES 10
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5.2
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5
Novell SuSE Linux ES 10
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Installation instructions
Instructions for Bcom_LAN_14.1.5_LinuxR5S10_DKMS_A00.tar.gz
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. Save the RPM to a directory on your Linux system such as /tmp.
2. Change directory to this directory: cd /tmp
3. Type in the RPM install command
Custom Instructions for linux_rh5s10_readme.txt:
1) Click Download now.
The File Download window appears.
2) Click the Save button.
The Save As window appears.
3) Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.
4) Click the Save button.
A progress meter moves as the download is completed.
5) If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.
6) Double click the Icon on your desktop for the newly saved file.
The Release Notes window appears.
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. Save the RPM to a directory on your Linux system such as /tmp.
2. Change directory to this directory: cd /tmp
3. Type in the RPM install command
Custom Instructions for linux_rh5s10_readme.txt:
1) Click Download now.
The File Download window appears.
2) Click the Save button.
The Save As window appears.
3) Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.
4) Click the Save button.
A progress meter moves as the download is completed.
5) If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.
6) Double click the Icon on your desktop for the newly saved file.
The Release Notes window appears.
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