Solarflare X2522-25G Firmware
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- Report the number of expected PCIe functions in response to NCSI commands received during device reset
Enhancements
- None
Read More- Report the number of expected PCIe functions in response to NCSI commands received during device reset
Enhancements
- None
Version
8.4.1, A00
Release date
21 Oct 2021
Download Type
Firmware
Category
Network, Ethernet & Wireless
Importance
RecommendedDell 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: Network_Firmware_3PC1J_WN64_8.4.1_A00.EXE
File Size: 6.14 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:
db1cc28de0c9ba60a10c6372cb28301f
SHA1:
c787e2af576faf02d6150d61f39fc7ac4ec4fabe
SHA-256:
810e2601c8f33f17c737eaf8065df2174765cb364f6503e24ef23352739f8b06
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Network_Firmware_3PC1J_LN64_8.4.1_A00.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:
c4997008c040c81c1114d8f3718ec2e8
SHA1:
91afe205eed484c554ca851a5a29aa3069f349fc
SHA-256:
e513bb0ce2d2ee8a872d60278f8b6d563cf6cb70a13ded16f2764b313527579d
File Format: External release notes
File Name: firmware_dup_release.txt
File Size: 1.95 KB
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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:
2dff6103daaf5c528f185c00135edd64
SHA1:
6e98aab45988e2fee10c02d2ee4f55ef9d2fb21d
SHA-256:
b575877deda3668206d3f082fae3e02b7ae0a4b3812af253a9f2264c60d754c1
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Network_Firmware_3PC1J_LN64_8.4.1_A00.BIN
File Size: 2.73 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.
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:
5c5c686c8477ed0ec0231c7b2bcc9619
SHA1:
c8f4407bd6c62ec98d1a02101da13abe576fbd82
SHA-256:
299886916aa15e0533ba07aa978f77c78ae4ddc7fe921343116e5109fe00a080
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
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.
- 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.
Supported Operating Systems
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 8
SuSE Linux ES 15
Windows Server 2019 LTSC
Applies to
Solarflare XtremeScale X2522-25G Adapter
Installation instructions
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Prerequisites
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A driver must be installed and loaded on the adapter when applying firmware from an operating system.
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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 the 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 Step 1 of 3: Select Update Repository page, select Local Drive.
8. Click the Next button.
9. On 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_3PC1J_WN64_8.4.1_A00.exe
11. Click the Next button.
12. On 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.
==================================
Linux Update Package Installation:
==================================
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_3PC1J_LN64_8.4.1_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_3PC1J_LN64_8.4.1_A00.BIN from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for Network_Firmware_3PC1J_LN64_8.4.1_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_3PC1J_LN64_8.4.1_A00.BIN.sign
Prerequisites
====================================
A driver must be installed and loaded on the adapter when applying firmware from an operating system.
====================================
Windows Update Package Installation:
====================================
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.
====================================================
[Alternative] Installation via Lifecycle Controller.
====================================================
1. Copy the downloaded firmware DUP for Windows to the 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 Step 1 of 3: Select Update Repository page, select Local Drive.
8. Click the Next button.
9. On 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_3PC1J_WN64_8.4.1_A00.exe
11. Click the Next button.
12. On 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.
==================================
Linux Update Package Installation:
==================================
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_3PC1J_LN64_8.4.1_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_3PC1J_LN64_8.4.1_A00.BIN from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for Network_Firmware_3PC1J_LN64_8.4.1_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_3PC1J_LN64_8.4.1_A00.BIN.sign
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