Dell Firmware Update Package for Marvell/QLogic 2740 and 2770 series Fibre Channel adapters

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This software bundle includes a Dell Firmware Update Package for the following Marvell/QLogic Fibre Channel adapters.

QLE2740 Single Port 32Gb FC to PCIe Gen3 x8 Adapter
QLE2742 Dual Port 32Gb FC to PCIe Gen3 x8 Adapter
QLogic 2x32Gb QME2742 FC HBA
QLogic 1x32Gb QLE2770 FC HBA
QLogic 2x32Gb QLE2772 FC HBA
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
- Fixed an issue where the default Host NQN and ID value were wiped after restored default.
- Fixed an intermittent iDRAC FW DUP flash update failure when two or more 26xx/27xx series adapters are installed in the server.

Enhancements
- Adds support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.3
- Adds support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.9
- Adds support for Windows Azuze Stack HCI v1 OS
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Version

15.20.14, A00-00

Release date

09 Apr 2021

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Fibre Channel

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 View Important Information

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Fibre-Channel_Firmware_HXCFX_WN64_15.20.14_A00-00.EXE
File Size: 12.28 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:
5a0b0d207593e15a4aca982782374f98
SHA1:
bf2544632a61a0ccbcae4d8b353e225cd8d4f2fa
SHA-256:
14537980aa76bfbf814bcca5b6ea5882a50d21cc5ad715b4456b3e6be2b142c6

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Fibre-Channel_Firmware_HXCFX_LN_15.20.14_A00-00.BIN.sign
File Size: 226 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:
60b71c4e81a8ccbbc3d5485cc86fd854
SHA1:
5a58e286c6182bb3d9ff2f3af70eb0c795498e3a
SHA-256:
231080f408fe705c65abe54657b049335b70ff5dfeddf0ebbf8f4aadb997a53c

File Format: External release notes
File Name: SWB_HXCFX_27xx_FW_DUP_release_notes.txt
File Size: 1.06 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:
999e73de49633a88b4f7561b0ed819c8
SHA1:
87a9acbf5f9f4d37d435f7e4f42c471d620cc3db
SHA-256:
02f9a0e0048ad0c86b0dce4da55c1cd46511590b723b332b1301cb13a27ca530

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Fibre-Channel_Firmware_HXCFX_WN32_15.20.14_A00-00.EXE
File Size: 10.59 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:
77a65cc15321a53da357c65930ecbaf9
SHA1:
b2d7e12e9251b37940a060042e9b7926b1b4a315
SHA-256:
f8310e420ff1d9ed9c84bb37b6d95b9a9d2f5fc1f318baadcd811b950cdd0599

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Fibre-Channel_Firmware_HXCFX_LN_15.20.14_A00-00.BIN
File Size: 34.82 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:
9935935817e4007e8b3ed14743806d22
SHA1:
057a3a6d721b326b2add7ff2f806b366529b6d09
SHA-256:
6876ba2b87f9c8fa3c9e096ff11feeadbff18e9acc93d9932e1742432d354d74

By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.

Additional details

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This firmware must be installed by one of the following methods.

- Execution from a Red Hat Enterprise Linux command shell
- Execution from a SUSE Linux Enterprise Server command shell
- Execution from a supported Windows Operating System
- Upload of the EXE file via the iDRAC GUI > Maintenance > System Update interface
- Upload of the EXE file via iDRAC using racadm or WSMAN
- Upload of the EXE file via the Lifecycle Controller GUI

Once installed, the firmware may interoperate with any operating system for which a compatible driver is present.
AZURE STACK HCI
Linux
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 8
SuSE Linux ES 15
Windows Server 2019 LTSC
Windows Server 2016
Marvell QLogic 1x32Gb QLE2770 FC HBA
Marvell QLogic 2x32Gb QLE2772 FC HBA
QLE2740 Single Port 32Gb FC to PCIe Gen3 x8 Adapter
QLE2742 Dual Port 32Gb FC to PCIe Gen3 x8 Adapter
QLogic 2x32Gb QME2742 FC HBA
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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 latest Network drivers and 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.
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 "--version" switch from the shell.
2. Download and install latest Network drivers and any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Run the update from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions :

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.

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