Broadcom NetXtreme-E Network Device Firmware 20.8

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This release provides updated network controller firmware for the Broadcom NetXtreme-E devices. This release should be used with the Broadcom NetXtreme-E 20.8 device drivers.
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Network_Firmware_2GXH1_WN64_20.08.04.05.EXE | 15.01 MB
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Network_Firmware_2GXH1_WN64_20.08.04.05.EXE
File Size: 15.01 MB
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:
bc1dfa0e396efc607a75b79a34098d8d
SHA1:
43d45c4bf097cab8c235eef6080afdff69cbb4b4
SHA-256:
8ad170cc6870e1b13aa816865a6b4d6c6ed65312629373d08fc9ccdd152d6d23

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Current limit exceeded during reboot with more than four BCM57416 adapters present
- 57406 cold boot with firmware 20.08.04.04 causes no link on switch port.

Enhancements:
- None
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Version

20.08.04.05, 20.08.04.05

Release date

02 Dec 2020

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Network, Ethernet & Wireless

Importance

Optional
Dell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Network_Firmware_2GXH1_LN64_20.08.04.05.BIN.sign
File Size: 226 Bytes
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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:
cf6f39e53fec72a1c0122690d7b2e790
SHA1:
0e02b7d5e926e9846a0805427c6cc5c2850a7345
SHA-256:
f0ae21b87af4accdc1bda8092483b21fee4ea57f2701657f6663e26bb396281a

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Network_Firmware_2GXH1_LN64_20.08.04.05.BIN
File Size: 11.38 MB
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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.
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MD5:
f77ee2126a1bf718dcb107a3fda0c7d7
SHA1:
ea33da35fe83c9493b7c1a228eb5fda27bf55c2a
SHA-256:
3b4cf1888a953dfbf5e76cf9ddca3184bddaf8f9896ab152e3b75ad432526f18

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21.40.16.6030 Nov 2018
20.08.04.0411 Jun 2018
20.06.05.1106 Dec 2017
20.06.05.0627 Aug 2017
Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
Windows Server 2012
Not Applicable
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
SUSE Linux ES 12
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2016
Broadcom BCM57402 10G SFP Dual Port PCIE adapter
Broadcom BCM57404 25G SFP Dual Port PCIE adapter
Broadcom BCM57406 10G BT Dual Port PCIE adapter
Broadcom BCM57412 10G SFP Dual Port PCIE adapter
Broadcom BCM57412/BCM5720 10G SFP/1G BT Quad Port rNDC
Broadcom BCM57414 25G SFP Dual Port PCIE adapter
Broadcom BCM57414 25G SFP Dual Port rNDC
Broadcom BCM57416 10G BT Dual Port PCIE adapter
Broadcom BCM57416 10G BT OCP Mezz
Broadcom BCM57416 10G SFP+ OCP Mezz
Broadcom BCM57416/BCM5720 10G BT/1G BT Quad Port rNDC
Broadcom NetXtreme E-Series LOMs on Dell 14th Generation Servers
INFO,B57414,LK,A19,20.08.04.03
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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: \.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 information presented by executing the
./.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 ./.BIN from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for .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, .BIN.sign

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