Broadcom NetXtreme network device firmware (Dell), 23.6

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This release provides updated network controller firmware for Broadcom NetXtreme devices. This release should be used with the Broadcom 23.6 device drivers.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- None

Enhancements:
- - Add support for RHEL 9.6, RHEL 10.0, SLES 15 SP7, and SLES 16.
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Version

23.61.3, 23.61.3

Release date

06 Apr 2026

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.
Available formats

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Network_Firmware_32W7Y_WN64_23.61.3.EXE
File Size: 15.99 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:
c50d47f9bf2b658ecd7c7a2ce5a762ab
SHA1:
a9eb2d0ca481371e4d2d0fb4e994376109586949
SHA-256:
0c531bb85c40aacc346386b15eca98028bb8c2c6377cf32a41fde04e3ff248f6

File Format: GnuPG Signature for Linux ARM Update Package
File Name: Network_Firmware_32W7Y_LNARM64_23.61.3.BIN.sign
File Size: 842 Bytes
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
The GPG signature for Linux ARM update package can be used to verify the authenticity of the associated Linux ARM DUP. You can download from Dell download page.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
14743650461885e4ab1f5c8b0b650755
SHA1:
ec34e7e4a7614c33f119912de779e8ac778367ce
SHA-256:
31cd7303d25d91e45a96b895f3d1edc9a8c24897d48295fb3dd45810f6191023

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Network_Firmware_32W7Y_LN64_23.61.3.BIN.sign
File Size: 842 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:
3b18724e6bc170fd5a003b172a8300a4
SHA1:
0c988c26c7de128c8e2a14d1763fc787aeef3d09
SHA-256:
4c9408ea4a12c6e417be8b3e5e57e745bb3a6559255c06ac22cf67d0dd03ab22

File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: Release_user_NX1-20260127.txt
File Size: 2.99 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:
b28ca5d0926dc60558e7c48e90f8023b
SHA1:
1d315cfa7584870ed2dcee97df78e07cbe076e19
SHA-256:
2c6980f58261eb8b0e320422640b8879e98c893cdf9ddd2f837465ef31eb5458

File Format: Update Package for Linux ARM 64-Bit
File Name: Network_Firmware_32W7Y_LNARM64_23.61.3.BIN
File Size: 7.84 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
The Linux ARM update package can be used to update driver/firmware for a Linux ARM based server. You can download from Dell download page.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
cf98e364368310d209b7d87722c3c10e
SHA1:
2119190bb234571938f78fe615a72be2a35f7e54
SHA-256:
9f72ae69bdf33fabab5bd821054c7e00c6bbb22d8bbfdba02e7690d8fffda49a

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Network_Firmware_32W7Y_LN64_23.61.3.BIN
File Size: 8.03 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:
21c4f4cf2a4f740c0e4c41da516e51ed
SHA1:
e58d1294ac22cb1659315513b02f91f75ad47c07
SHA-256:
4fe68d75b0a1a2b062cd798daaae04c9e63999ba56eb0221ee8c73e38d54248e

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
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SuSE Linux ES 15
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Ubuntu Server 24.04 - U3
Windows Server 2022 LTSC
Windows Server 2025 LTSC
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Broadcom BCM5720 1Gbps OCP Mezz
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Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Network Adapter (NX1) - UPDATE
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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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