Intel NIC Family Version 20.5.0 Firmware for I350, I354, X520, X540, and X550 adapters

The following three Intel adapters are released as part of this firmware release. Note that the three new adapters can not be used with any previous firmware releases (Intel NIC Family Versions 19.5.12, 20.0.16 and 20.5.13). Only the new firmware releases (Intel NIC Family Version 19.5.14, 20.0.18 and 20.5.15) are supported on the new adapters. In addition, iDRAC 5.00.20.10 or newer is required for iDRAC to display all card details. The existing shipping Intel adapters are also supported with the new firmware releases.
The new Intel adapters are:
* Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t Adapter (DPN: NM8TT)
* Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t Adapter (DPN: Y10X9)
* Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t rNDC (DPN: MMW41)

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.

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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_3XVMN_WN64_20.5.15_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. Make sure that the network adapter's base driver is loaded in the OS
2. Read over the release information presented by executing the
./Network_Firmware_3XVMN_LN_20.5.15_A00.BIN --version command from the shell.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
4. Run the update by executing ./Network_Firmware_3XVMN_LN_20.5.15_A00.BIN from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for Network_Firmware_3XVMN_LN_20.5.15_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_3XVMN_LN_20.5.15_A00.BIN.sign