Intel NIC Family Version 18.0.0 Firmware for X710 and XL710 adapters
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Network_Firmware_539P6_LN_18.0.17_A00.BIN | 23.57 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
Network_Firmware_539P6_LN_18.0.17_A00.BIN
File Size:
23.57 MB
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.
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MD5:
b0197208cf4d5c5c993dd6388473e90b
SHA1:
363462ff025963940b259310e498db4432c5d121
SHA-256:
66e618ae914fc65fa75f78de579bd1030ce3497911caeb8dd80bb8ba887a88f7
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- Fixed problem with Intel(R) X710-k bNDC failing ePSA Diagnostics test with error code 2000-0620 when connected at 1G link speed
- Corrected the UEFI driver health warning that is displayed when unsupported SFP+ or QSFP module is inserted
- Changed the UEFI driver so that NParEP cannot be enabled when NPar is not enabled
- Fixed problem with 40 Gigabit cards being identified as 10 Gigabit cards
- Reduced the amount of storage space consumed by firmware for Lifecycle Controller rollback
- Fixed problem with firmware update failures that occurred with v18.0.16 on configurations including multiple Intel(R) adapters
Enhancements
- Added support for Intel(R) Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-T
- Added support for Intel(R) Ethernet Server Adapter X710-DA2 for OCP
- Blocked invalid Virtual MAC address configuration
- Blocked invalid iSCSI Initiator Subnet values
- Added support of optics modules. Refer to the "SFP+ and QSFP+ Devices" section of the User Guide for more information
- Improved the description of which power modes the Wake on LAN setting applies to
- Created the ability to restore default values on settings in F2 - Device Settings
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- Fixed problem with Intel(R) X710-k bNDC failing ePSA Diagnostics test with error code 2000-0620 when connected at 1G link speed
- Corrected the UEFI driver health warning that is displayed when unsupported SFP+ or QSFP module is inserted
- Changed the UEFI driver so that NParEP cannot be enabled when NPar is not enabled
- Fixed problem with 40 Gigabit cards being identified as 10 Gigabit cards
- Reduced the amount of storage space consumed by firmware for Lifecycle Controller rollback
- Fixed problem with firmware update failures that occurred with v18.0.16 on configurations including multiple Intel(R) adapters
Enhancements
- Added support for Intel(R) Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-T
- Added support for Intel(R) Ethernet Server Adapter X710-DA2 for OCP
- Blocked invalid Virtual MAC address configuration
- Blocked invalid iSCSI Initiator Subnet values
- Added support of optics modules. Refer to the "SFP+ and QSFP+ Devices" section of the User Guide for more information
- Improved the description of which power modes the Wake on LAN setting applies to
- Created the ability to restore default values on settings in F2 - Device Settings
Version
18.0.17, A00
Release date
30 Aug 2017
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
File Format:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
Network_Firmware_539P6_LN_18.0.17_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:
ee1e3e58e2aeb44238bef532fb1865cc
SHA1:
ffe863759fb40f35d0933efa7972dc3fe088daa1
SHA-256:
019407da26ec695ada866f3713ee5dca1b14ca2104c79038ef2aceb10757ccee
File Format:
External release notes
File Name:
fw_release_x710.txt
File Size:
9.14 KB
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Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
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MD5:
a450dd7c92a174378fb5e2b2331dd24f
SHA1:
25adcf1492fd8ec983319b93cd925e9dcd7139d2
SHA-256:
7cd8a34abace0fb2e586af66e1fab292e4d5f9ecc820f86165ad987573c79536
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
Network_Firmware_539P6_WN64_18.0.17_A00.EXE
File Size:
26.41 MB
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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.
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MD5:
bc99d5768d1635e96fb6193055c5ba2b
SHA1:
56a772882ca013883a7cb73b003b828a47b41ca2
SHA-256:
5bc24e15ed45143e3e4212bf4d1abb93f5b28a4c6e8174161b831492a68e713c
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Other Available Versions
20.5.17, A0015 Feb 2023
20.5.16, A0016 Sep 2022
20.5.13, A0024 Sep 2021
20.0.17, A0013 Apr 2021
19.5.12, A0014 Feb 2020
19.0.12, A0016 Sep 2019
18.5.17, A0011 Jun 2018
18.3.6, A0014 Dec 2017
Supported Operating Systems
Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
Windows Server 2012
Not Applicable
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
SUSE Linux ES 12
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows 7, 64-bit
Windows 8.1, 64-bit
Windows Server 2016
Windows 10, 64-bit
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Applies to
Intel(R) 10GbE 4P X710-t Adapter
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X710-k bNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X710 SFP+ rNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X710-k bNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X710/I350 rNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 40G 2P XL710 QSFP+ rNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710 - Dual Port
Intel(R) Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710 - Quad Port
Intel(R) Ethernet Converged Network Adapter XL710-Q2
Intel(R) Ethernet OCP Mezzanine
Installation instructions
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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: \Network_Firmware_539P6_WN64_18.0.17_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.
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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. 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_539P6_LN_18.0.17_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_539P6_LN_18.0.17_A00.BIN from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for Network_Firmware_539P6_LN_18.0.17_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_539P6_LN_18.0.17_A00.BIN.sign
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_539P6_WN64_18.0.17_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_539P6_LN_18.0.17_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_539P6_LN_18.0.17_A00.BIN from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for Network_Firmware_539P6_LN_18.0.17_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_539P6_LN_18.0.17_A00.BIN.sign
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