Intel NIC Family Version 17.5.0 Firmware for X710 and XL710 adapters

The Dell Update Package for Intel Adapter Firmware (FW-DUP) must be used to update Option ROM and EEPROM to version 17.5.12.

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: On multi-port cards based on the Intel(R) X710 controller, only one of the port's execution results are written to the log because all ports share the same results.

NOTE: If upgrading X710 adapters via Lifecycle Controller, be sure to upgrade the Lifecycle Controller firmware version to 2.15.15.15 or newer.

NOTE: FW downgrade on X710 devices is not recommended, as the FW and SW versions must be synchronized.
- FW downgrade from FW 17.5.12 to older firmware versions using the FW DUP executable package in an OS is not supported.
Workaround: Use the Lifecycle Controller or iDRAC to downgrade firmware.
- FW downgrade using the FW 16.5.20 executable package on an OS will cause following warning messages at system boot:
"The driver for the device detected a newer version of the NVM image than expected.
Please install the most recent version of the network driver"
To resolve the warning messages, use the Lifecycle Controller or iDRAC to downgrade from FW 17.5.12 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 17.5.12 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 2.15.15.15 or newer and reboot
2. Upgrade the Intel network adapters to 17.5.12 via Lifecycle Controller

Note: If there is an attempt to upgrade the Intel network adapter firmware version to 17.5.12 via Lifecycle Controller Firmware older than 2.15.15.15, the firmware upgrade attempt will fail.

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Release Version Information for Adapters

Intel(R) Gigabit 4P X710/I350 rNDC
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Intel Boot Agent 1.5.78
EFI Driver 7.1.07
iSCSI Boot ROM 3.0.84
CLP Loader Option ROM 3.0.59
40G interface 1.0.28

Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X710-k bNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X710 SFP+ rNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X710/I350 rNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X710-k bNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G X710 rNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G X710-k bNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710
Intel(R) Ethernet Converged Network Adapter XL710-Q2
Intel(R) Ethernet 40G 2P XL710 QSFP+ rNDC
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Intel Boot Agent 1.0.31
EFI Driver 1.7.19
iSCSI Boot ROM 3.0.84
CLP Loader Option ROM 3.0.59
40G interface 1.0.28

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Changes From Previous FW DUP Release
Previous release: 17.0.12
Current release: 17.5.12

NVM Version
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Previous version: 4.53
Current release: 5.05

Option ROM Changes
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EFI Driver
Previous version: 1G v6.9.07 , 10G v1.4.35
Current release: 1G v7.1.07 , 10G/40G v1.7.19

Intel Boot Agent
Previous version: 1G v1.0.20 , 10G v1.5.73
Current release: 1G v1.5.78 , 10G/40G v1.0.31

iSCSI Boot
Previous version: v3.0.54
Current release: v3.0.84

CLP Loader Option ROM
Previous version: v3.0.35
Current release: v3.0.59

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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: \Network_Firmware_XJW5M_WN64_17.5.12_A00.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 informationpresented by executing the
./Network_Firmware_XJW5M_LN_17.5.12_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_XJW5M_LN_17.5.12_A00.BIN from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for Network_Firmware_XJW5M_LN_17.5.12_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_XJW5M_LN_17.5.12_A00.BIN.sign