Intel NIC Family Version 19.5.0 Firmware for I350, I354, X520, X540, and X550 adapters
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This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This software bundle includes the Dell EMC Update Package to install Intel NIC Firmware Family Version 19.5.x on Intel I350, I354, X520, X540, and X550 adapters. This release provides continued code optimization to improve performance.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes ===== - Resolved an issue that may show link as up in the iDRAC GUI after the cable is disconnected from the port of a network daughter card (NDC) based on the Intel(R) Ethernet I350 controller.
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.
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.
==================================== 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 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_40NTK_WN64_19.5.12_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.
================================== 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_40NTK_LN_19.5.12_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_40NTK_LN_19.5.12_A00.BIN from the shell. 5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for Network_Firmware_40NTK_LN_19.5.12_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_40NTK_LN_19.5.12_A00.BIN.sign
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