Intel NIC Family Version 22.0.0 Firmware for X710, XXV710, and XL710 adapters

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This software bundle includes the Dell EMC Update Package to install Intel NIC Firmware Family Version 22.0.x on Intel X710, XXV710, and XL710 adapters. This release provides continued code optimization to improve performance.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
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- Resolves an issue where a NC-SI command sent to Intel X710/I350 adapter fails to respond with the correct
response and causes the system be incorrectly triggered to run cooling fans at maximum speed. {255160}
- Resolved the high CRC error bursts issue documented in Intel TA-246. {1555746}
- Resolved an issue where the firmware update process from an OS could hang during the inventory
collection process. {221459}
- Intel Ethernet 700 Series based adapters are subject to the content of Intel Technical
Advisory TA_00754. Please review INTEL_TA_00754 for more detail.
- Resolved an issue with the Intel(R) Ethernet 25G 2P XXV710 adapter where ports would hang during link state
changes and would require a cold boot to recover the port. {211487, 240980}

Enhancements
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- Added support for Intel(R) Ethernet 25G 2P XXV710 OCP.
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Version

22.0.9, A00

Release date

10 Apr 2023

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Network, Ethernet & Wireless

Importance

Recommended
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.
Available formats View Important Information

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Network_Firmware_9NPPG_WN64_22.0.9_A00.EXE
File Size: 36.03 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:
fc4c738c64038accdc785d80bc509c37
SHA1:
0949bfd827005aa56a69777c340ec6a9f1eee73e
SHA-256:
961c8500350fc7b60c0bb696fc057666da3596c49a10cd9d995ba92d405634b6

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Network_Firmware_9NPPG_LN_22.0.9_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:
d62fdd11d63cf294c4bdf4fa28b2c633
SHA1:
c2c11bd661f393fdb71741d093e227c7e7e6e85a
SHA-256:
bb88450a77f00d4a59199a4f3494b57e4b769946109f80f5d8a62cae00ea984e

File Format: External release notes
File Name: fw_release_x710.txt
File Size: 8.56 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:
8a7a579859780b7718d4aa79b76129ed
SHA1:
0beed8a571e8ead9622de1a94235e8078a1f832b
SHA-256:
9a1257c51301b3465c85efbfe05534f80500bf076d99c99e1c92b689890b5d84

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Network_Firmware_9NPPG_LN_22.0.9_A00.BIN
File Size: 31.5 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:
b6cbec1c74cfdea372c41532d9c973f0
SHA1:
ea17cd066c13caf9b055d645b46e0d9c8dfe43b8
SHA-256:
9a9f2e5c1e67f7f0e6eb9b63e8688347244ed53bd33e899bcc42aa180fbb265c

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Additional details

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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.
AZURE STACK HCI
Not Applicable
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
SuSE Linux ES 15
Windows Server 2019 LTSC
Windows Server 2022 LTSC
Windows 10, 64-bit
INFO,NIC,X710,FW,22.0.9
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-DA2 Type 2 OCP Mezzanine - Dell FW
Intel(R) 10GbE 4P X710-t Adapter
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X710 OCP
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X710-k bNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X710-T2L-t Adapter
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X710-T2L-t OCP
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X710 OCP
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X710 SFP+ rNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X710-k bNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X710-T4L-t Adapter
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X710-T4L-t OCP
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X710/I350 rNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 25G 2P XXV710 Adapter
Intel(R) Ethernet 25G 2P XXV710 Mezz
Intel(R) Ethernet 25G 2P XXV710 OCP
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
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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_9NPPG_WN64_22.0.9_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_9NPPG_LN_22.0.9_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_9NPPG_LN_22.0.9_A00.BIN from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for Network_Firmware_9NPPG_LN_22.0.9_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_9NPPG_LN_22.0.9_A00.BIN.sign

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