Intel NIC Family Version 17.0.0 Firmware for I350, I354, X520, and X540 adapters
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- Incorrect LED behavior on Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350-t Adapter and Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t Adapter
- Incorrect VLAN ID value range information in BIOS - [NIC Configuration] help, the correct value range is 1-4094
- X520-k bNDC port fails to establish link after a system reboot
- Virtual MAC address is not inventoried in iDRAC on Intel(R) Ethernet 10G X520 LOM
- Unable to change "Wake On LAN" setting in BIOS "NIC Configuration" page on Intel(R) Ethernet 10G X520 LOM
- Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X520-k bNDC interface incorrectly reports the link is UP after network cable is disconnected from 1GbE pass-through module
- iDRAC LOM Failover does not work on Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X520-k bNDC fails when connected to 1Gbit Pass-through module
- Firmware DUP update from 15.0.28 to 16.5.20 fails on X520 devices
- Firmware update fails with "Image iSCSI offset exceeds image size" message on T620 LOMs
- ePSA Diagnostics test intermittently fails on Intel(R) Ethernet 10G X520 LOM
- Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t bNDC device fails to use the chassis assigned FlexAddress correctly
Enhancements
- Added support for Intel(R) Ethernet 10G X520 LOM
- Added FW DUP support for Windows 10 x64
- Default value for Virtual FIP MAC address changed to "00:00:00:00:00:00"
Read More- Incorrect LED behavior on Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350-t Adapter and Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t Adapter
- Incorrect VLAN ID value range information in BIOS - [NIC Configuration] help, the correct value range is 1-4094
- X520-k bNDC port fails to establish link after a system reboot
- Virtual MAC address is not inventoried in iDRAC on Intel(R) Ethernet 10G X520 LOM
- Unable to change "Wake On LAN" setting in BIOS "NIC Configuration" page on Intel(R) Ethernet 10G X520 LOM
- Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X520-k bNDC interface incorrectly reports the link is UP after network cable is disconnected from 1GbE pass-through module
- iDRAC LOM Failover does not work on Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X520-k bNDC fails when connected to 1Gbit Pass-through module
- Firmware DUP update from 15.0.28 to 16.5.20 fails on X520 devices
- Firmware update fails with "Image iSCSI offset exceeds image size" message on T620 LOMs
- ePSA Diagnostics test intermittently fails on Intel(R) Ethernet 10G X520 LOM
- Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t bNDC device fails to use the chassis assigned FlexAddress correctly
Enhancements
- Added support for Intel(R) Ethernet 10G X520 LOM
- Added FW DUP support for Windows 10 x64
- Default value for Virtual FIP MAC address changed to "00:00:00:00:00:00"
Version
17.0.12, A00
Release date
07 Dec 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 View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Network_Firmware_F8H29_WN64_17.0.12_A00_01.EXE
File Size: 16.54 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:
b02b47c2a58a27976e0545176383178d
SHA1:
3cf82e0a5f786356fc8295ae10942ef355155693
SHA-256:
2876a58025d5b6836ef47bbd5801e24a1a5f5623512498d42b151ebc9491707f
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Network_Firmware_F8H29_LN_17.0.12_A00_01.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:
302a0045e5fcca36c4f17fe1219ff3a6
SHA1:
944ea4dc3aece7b833491fb630f60bdeda5f6ec6
SHA-256:
2b98572c8887781d93deb968e37529e0d3c6f50708d02124591e097789cc7419
File Format: External release notes
File Name: fw_release.txt
File Size: 8.23 KB
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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:
1662c9c8998d45b6a83893953e9b20a5
SHA1:
5d054aeefa70c5ba4d3f4e00eea4f250bbd6d6c8
SHA-256:
bcc3ea88dbfff79f8f9f3ae5d3fcccbe7b736d8beb0a8b2cc07ca662fb046aba
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Network_Firmware_F8H29_WN32_17.0.12_A00_01.EXE
File Size: 11.21 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
4124105854afef1f60fac1a4449d5e8c
SHA1:
a1f3ae89bbe8c1af8ad604d1ca8da0504b839cfe
SHA-256:
498b10b6e9ee724738acc453ea78f3fec382e7b3a37ba199cc2fcd093c3c47d3
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Network_Firmware_F8H29_LN_17.0.12_A00_01.BIN
File Size: 46.77 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.
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:
ae48cc63070b69f610ca4b598b57dc15
SHA1:
9ab78a90c4d6d16a0b383b3098e59478ae888bd3
SHA-256:
6160d6abb1cccc3193e1445399fb44f249755f4ffdc80d6e435b302a7348971c
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
The Dell Update Package for Intel Adapter Firmware (FW-DUP) must be used to update Option ROM and EEPROM to version 17.0.12.
NOTE: On systems running Linux, 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.
NOTE: FW downgrade from FW 17.0.12 to FW 16.5.20 is NOT recommended.
FW downgrade using FW 16.5.20 executable package on an OS will cause the following warning messages to appear at system boot:
"The driver for the device detected a new version of the NVM image than expected. Please install the most recent version of the network driver"
To resolve the warning messages, use Lifecycle Controller to downgrade FW 17.0.12 to FW 16.5.20.
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Do one of the following procedures to update the firmware on Intel network adapters:
- Option A: OS Method
1. Run FW DUP 17.0.12 on the supported OS (Windows or Linux)
2. Reboot the system as instructed by the DUP
- Option B: Lifecycle Controller Method
1. Upgrade the Lifecycle Controller firmware to version 2.20.20.20 or newer and reboot
2. Upgrade the Intel network adapters to 17.0.12 via Lifecycle Controller
Note: If upgrading the Intel network adapter firmware from version 14.5.x, an AC power cycle is required after upgrading to 17.0.12.
Note: If there is an attempt to upgrade the Intel network adapter firmware version to 17.0.12 via Lifecycle Controller Firmware older than 2.20.20.20, the firmware upgrade attempt may fail.
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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 from 15.5.x or older
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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
Downgrading from 18.0.17 to any previous family version MUST be done in steps. Never skip family firmware versions when downgrading, i.e., 18.0.x directly to 17.0.x, etc. You must step through each firmware version when downgrading to allow for changes in the firmware which have dependencies in specific versions. In Windows, the devices must not be disabled in Device Manager for the DUP to update them correctly.
NOTE: On systems running Linux, 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.
NOTE: FW downgrade from FW 17.0.12 to FW 16.5.20 is NOT recommended.
FW downgrade using FW 16.5.20 executable package on an OS will cause the following warning messages to appear at system boot:
"The driver for the device detected a new version of the NVM image than expected. Please install the most recent version of the network driver"
To resolve the warning messages, use Lifecycle Controller to downgrade FW 17.0.12 to FW 16.5.20.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Do one of the following procedures to update the firmware on Intel network adapters:
- Option A: OS Method
1. Run FW DUP 17.0.12 on the supported OS (Windows or Linux)
2. Reboot the system as instructed by the DUP
- Option B: Lifecycle Controller Method
1. Upgrade the Lifecycle Controller firmware to version 2.20.20.20 or newer and reboot
2. Upgrade the Intel network adapters to 17.0.12 via Lifecycle Controller
Note: If upgrading the Intel network adapter firmware from version 14.5.x, an AC power cycle is required after upgrading to 17.0.12.
Note: If there is an attempt to upgrade the Intel network adapter firmware version to 17.0.12 via Lifecycle Controller Firmware older than 2.20.20.20, the firmware upgrade attempt may fail.
============================
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 from 15.5.x or older
----------------------------------------------------------
* 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
Downgrading from 18.0.17 to any previous family version MUST be done in steps. Never skip family firmware versions when downgrading, i.e., 18.0.x directly to 17.0.x, etc. You must step through each firmware version when downgrading to allow for changes in the firmware which have dependencies in specific versions. In Windows, the devices must not be disabled in Device Manager for the DUP to update them correctly.
Supported Operating Systems
Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
Windows Server 2012
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
SUSE Linux ES 12
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows 7, 64-bit
Windows 8.1, 64-bit
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows 10, 64-bit
Applies to
Intel PCI-E 10Gig and 1Gig Family of Server Adapter Drivers
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 10G X520 LOM
Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I354 1.0 GbE Backplane
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 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
SWB,FW,NTWK,INTEL,DUP,16.5.0
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_F8H29_LN_17.0.12_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_F8H29_LN_17.0.12_A00.BIN from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for Network_Firmware_F8H29_LN_17.0.12_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_F8H29_LN_17.0.12_A00.BIN.sign
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_F8H29_LN_17.0.12_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_F8H29_LN_17.0.12_A00.BIN from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for Network_Firmware_F8H29_LN_17.0.12_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_F8H29_LN_17.0.12_A00.BIN.sign
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