Intel NIC Family Version 21.5.0 Drivers for Windows Server 2019 and 2022 Operating Systems
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Fixes & Enhancements
Enhancements
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- Enables Intel(R) Ethernet Cmdlets, which can be useful for configuring and gathering firmware
logs on E810 devices. Please see the User Guide for more information. {223681}
Fixes
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- Resolved an issue where enabling VMQ on 10G ports of X710 adapters may cause port reset and
driver load failure. {211114}
- Resolved an issue where the LEDs on X550 adapters are always on during ePSA testing. {213211}
- Resolved an issue with the Intel(R) Ethernet 25G 4P E810-XXV Adapter where throughput
performance dropped after PF adapter restart. {213695}
- Resolved an issue where a driver load failure may occur in certain situations, including using
PROSet diagnostic tools, virtualization or iWARP features. {216071, 228300, 228670, 231745}
- Resolved an issue where performing a driver downgrade by running the OS driver DUP resulted in
an unspecified error code 216. {218118}
- Resolved an issue where the Intel(R) Ethernet 25G 4P E810-XXV OCP adapter was failing the
Diagnostics Interrupt Status Test in Intel PROSet Tool. {218508}
- Resolved an issue where NIC entries can disappear from the Lifecycle Controller Network
Setting menu after setting the VLAN ID. {232075}
Read More--------
- Enables Intel(R) Ethernet Cmdlets, which can be useful for configuring and gathering firmware
logs on E810 devices. Please see the User Guide for more information. {223681}
Fixes
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- Resolved an issue where enabling VMQ on 10G ports of X710 adapters may cause port reset and
driver load failure. {211114}
- Resolved an issue where the LEDs on X550 adapters are always on during ePSA testing. {213211}
- Resolved an issue with the Intel(R) Ethernet 25G 4P E810-XXV Adapter where throughput
performance dropped after PF adapter restart. {213695}
- Resolved an issue where a driver load failure may occur in certain situations, including using
PROSet diagnostic tools, virtualization or iWARP features. {216071, 228300, 228670, 231745}
- Resolved an issue where performing a driver downgrade by running the OS driver DUP resulted in
an unspecified error code 216. {218118}
- Resolved an issue where the Intel(R) Ethernet 25G 4P E810-XXV OCP adapter was failing the
Diagnostics Interrupt Status Test in Intel PROSet Tool. {218508}
- Resolved an issue where NIC entries can disappear from the Lifecycle Controller Network
Setting menu after setting the VLAN ID. {232075}
Version
21.5.0, A01
Release date
09 Nov 2022
Download Type
Driver
Category
Network, Ethernet & Wireless
Importance
OptionalDell 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_Driver_7N9PV_WN64_21.5.0_A01.EXE
File Size: 42.51 MB
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MD5:
143c0cf7008c3b7d21050446c2fee470
SHA1:
80ca34a8e1e906749a45c3d49686d157fa132b9a
SHA-256:
755cd34f3143c00668fe67253cda1574b6391318bc235db63e51022f5c5057ab
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: readme.txt
File Size: 4.29 KB
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Format Description:
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MD5:
596ed6127670f10c890db5fa3c9dd991
SHA1:
b1431ffacb3dff98fbfc101449d924be8ab0543c
SHA-256:
538e92ef4ca8d234bcf9f66f3d6e510acaaf3c67f735751846c9d2a2e400ac3f
File Format: External release notes
File Name: release.txt
File Size: 10.06 KB
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MD5:
ee82c380dcc734767c276b5fd44bd4df
SHA1:
2a50fbc613f95db607129ec0bb6e1881a18f0e9a
SHA-256:
5a2773d49adee716445e4ee196da340ec5e1a2b99c7b94c9cdc298cc7663153f
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Supported Operating Systems
AZURE STACK HCI
Windows Server 2019 LTSC
Windows Server 2022 LTSC
Windows 10, 64-bit
Applies to
Intel Family of Server Adapter Drivers
Installation instructions
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Windows Update EXE 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.
Windows Update EXE 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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