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Firmware update for Broadcom NetXtreme II based network devices, update to Family version 4.6.8 consisting of:
Boot code: 4.6.0 (5708), 4.6.2 (5708S fiber), 4.6.4 (5709) and 4.6.3 (57710)
Multi-Boot Agent (add-in NICs only, LOM MBA code may differ): 4.6.8 (5708 and 09), 4.6.12 (57710)
UMP (5708 only): 1.1.9
IPMI (5708 only): 1.06
iSCSI Boot (all): 3.0.6
NCSI (5709 LOMs only): 1.0.6
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Fixes & Enhancements

Updates Broadcom NetXtreme II device firmware collection.

Boot Code, MBA (for PXE and iSCSI boot) and iSCSI Boot are all updated to the latest revisions to match the latest driver code release. Please see the Broadcom NetXtreme II User Guide for details on fixes and enhancements.
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Version

4.6.8, A11

Release date

06 Dec 2011

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Network, Ethernet & Wireless

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.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: NETW_FRMW_WIN_R214709.EXE
File Size: 3.64 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.
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MD5:
b63facf2d982268d3bbc1692b85acace
SHA1:
5f303b7b62fab46584163dcd9f84586437ca30cf
SHA-256:
fc36c527b5c3fdb9083c873fdaf8faedf613e2cc1c7beee8b83ec0e0881d43ab
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: NETW_FRMW_LX_R214709.BIN.sign
File Size: 194 Bytes
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Format Description:
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MD5:
2d12d27e2112fc92f34271f473ff942c
SHA1:
057c9cdef9bab710bd1766b16697ddec7b8bcb11
SHA-256:
8c3a1e2d1c3d001fa556e83e54375b2f2c3ec59f8d072d30cef53fa606d12667
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: NETW_FRMW_LX_R214709.BIN
File Size: 1.94 MB
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MD5:
5c839a72f38f505f7bcdfa2ec6aa73da
SHA1:
449fc499d5c37e23bcc3c106cd601a0e20c01cef
SHA-256:
ad5dab3d0a5361c7ac1b98868e551f2594da8717c05c7d9ab77b90fac5086198

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Please update to the latest BIOS and CPLD code available for your system before using this update.
Windows Server 2008 x64
Red Hat® Ent Linux 4
Red Hat® Ent Linux 4.5
SuSE Linux ES 9
Suse Linux ES 9
Suse Linux ES 10
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 4.5
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5.2
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5
Novell SuSE Linux ES 10
Windows Server 2008 x86
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 x64
10GBase-DA SFP+ Dual Port Adapter
BCM5708 TOE plus iSCSI Offload NIC
BCM5708S Blade Daughter Card (PE1955 Specific)
BCM5709C Dual Port NIC without iSCSI Offload
BCM5709C Dual Port Rack Mezzanine Card
BCM5709S Dual Port SERDES Mezzanine Card for Blade Systems
BCM57710 10GBase-T Dual Port Rack Mezzanine Card
BCM57710 10GBase-T Single Port NIC
BCM57710 Dual Port KX4 Blade Mezzanine Card
BCM95709 iSCSI Offload Dual Port NIC
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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.


GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for NETW_FRMW_LX_R214709.BIN.sign:

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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 once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, NETW_FRMW_LX_R214709.BIN.sign

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