Intel NIC Family Version 19.0.0 ESXi Firmware Update Package
Restart required Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.This software bundle includes the ESXi Firmware Update Package to install Intel NIC Firmware Family Version 19.0.x on Intel adapters. This release provides continued code optimization to improve performance.
Recommended
Check compatibility
Enter your Dell Service Tag or model
Want to look up your product? Enter a product identifier. Show me how
This driver is not compatible
This driver is not applicable for the selected product. Choose another product to re-enter your product details for this driver or visit the Product Support page to view all drivers for a different product.
Sign in to Windows as an admin to use automatic scan. If your're already signed in as an admin and seeing this message, please reboot. Your system is managed by your IT admin and features might be limited.
Find more updates. Use SupportAssist to find all the latest driver updates for your device.
Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- Resolved an issue in which 'Firmware Version' reported by BIOS under 'Device Setting' is not updated after firmware is updated for devices based on the Intel(R) Ethernet X540 Controller.
- Resolved an issue with Intel(R) Boot Agent where some warning and error messages listed in the 'Intel(R) Ethernet Adapters and Devices User Guide' are not shown.
- Resolved an issue which may cause a fatal error when the device is disabled and then enabled on systems that support a fast boot mode which may not re-initialize the UEFI driver for Intel(R) Ethernet 10G X550 Adapter during the boot process.
- Resolved an issue in which 'Family Driver Version' reported by Dell iDRAC is incorrect for Intel(R) Ethernet 25G 2P XXV710 Mezz adapters.
- Resolved an issue in which Intel(R) Boot Agent may cause slow data transfer or hang during PXE boot when there is heavy broadcast traffic (such as ARP storm).
- Resolved an issue where Intel(R) Ethernet Adapters with Firmware version 18.8.9 and with the BIOS 'Secure Boot' mode enabled would appear disabled or not detected by VMWare* ESXi*
Enhancements
- Devices based on the Intel(R) Ethernet X550 Controller now support the LLDP Discovery feature with Dell iDRAC.
- Devices based on the Intel(R) Ethernet X710 Controller now support the LLDP Discovery feature with Dell iDRAC.
- Added support for SFP+ LR optical transceivers (Dell Part Numbers 60F4J & RN84N) for the Intel(R) X710 based adapters.
Read More- Resolved an issue in which 'Firmware Version' reported by BIOS under 'Device Setting' is not updated after firmware is updated for devices based on the Intel(R) Ethernet X540 Controller.
- Resolved an issue with Intel(R) Boot Agent where some warning and error messages listed in the 'Intel(R) Ethernet Adapters and Devices User Guide' are not shown.
- Resolved an issue which may cause a fatal error when the device is disabled and then enabled on systems that support a fast boot mode which may not re-initialize the UEFI driver for Intel(R) Ethernet 10G X550 Adapter during the boot process.
- Resolved an issue in which 'Family Driver Version' reported by Dell iDRAC is incorrect for Intel(R) Ethernet 25G 2P XXV710 Mezz adapters.
- Resolved an issue in which Intel(R) Boot Agent may cause slow data transfer or hang during PXE boot when there is heavy broadcast traffic (such as ARP storm).
- Resolved an issue where Intel(R) Ethernet Adapters with Firmware version 18.8.9 and with the BIOS 'Secure Boot' mode enabled would appear disabled or not detected by VMWare* ESXi*
Enhancements
- Devices based on the Intel(R) Ethernet X550 Controller now support the LLDP Discovery feature with Dell iDRAC.
- Devices based on the Intel(R) Ethernet X710 Controller now support the LLDP Discovery feature with Dell iDRAC.
- Added support for SFP+ LR optical transceivers (Dell Part Numbers 60F4J & RN84N) for the Intel(R) X710 based adapters.
Version
19.0.12, A00
Release date
16 Sept 2019
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: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: Intel_LAN_19.0.0_ESXi_FWUPDATEPACKAGE_A00.zip
File Size: 18.36 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format consists of an archive of files that may be decompressed to a directory on the hard drive. The installation can then be done from that directory.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
ce3562baeb2573cab91edca5c5b96c4b
SHA1:
d764d869738e336d5c3c9ff811dee28b8e6a0db7
SHA-256:
0702efde13557a988793a624c41b46d9671d508eb9fdc4449c1b3711ceaa55be
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: release_notes_ESXi_FW_X710_XL710.txt
File Size: 7.1 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:
e5c20ac49809ca3131bd4aefe6bc0faa
SHA1:
3322e39cb2068267709e40a48bd274cf1e776354
SHA-256:
c33f62611bb34e9fd6b8aa155c0b426ca97613907931e336e11dad12ff37e86f
File Format: External release notes
File Name: release_notes_ESXi_FW_X520_X540_X550_I350.txt
File Size: 7.58 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:
a02eab732c8890337680c832c1f899b8
SHA1:
97262359538d972560dab513a5b8356235cc7be5
SHA-256:
a0aaf782bfb210f60d6c97df8e589e903b1b8f07d9e55f7a3887932a5ccc1daa
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
FW downgrade to 18.5.x or older versions is not supported on X550, X710, XXV710, and XL710 devices.
Supported Operating Systems
VMware ESXi 6.5
VMware ESXi 6.7
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 OCP
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 1G 4P I350-t OCP
Intel(R) Ethernet 25G 2P XXV710 Adapter
Intel(R) Ethernet 25G 2P XXV710 Mezz
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
Download
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.
Usage
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and extract the zip file.
2. Review readme.txt from the FW_X520_X540_X550_I350 folder and/or the FW_X710_XXV710_XL710 folder
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.
Usage
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and extract the zip file.
2. Review readme.txt from the FW_X520_X540_X550_I350 folder and/or the FW_X710_XXV710_XL710 folder
Need help with network connection issues?
Find a solution in Dell's network troubleshooting guideDrivers help and tutorials
For more downloads go to the Drivers and downloads. For help on using the information on this page, please visit Driver Help and Tutorials.