Broadcom NetXtreme-E Network Device Firmware (Dell) 23.2
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Version
23.21.13.39, 23.21.13.39
Release date
21 Mar 2025
Download Type
Firmware
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 View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Network_Firmware_FXD3N_WN64_23.21.13.39.EXE
File Size: 74.64 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:
0ac5242ec4091e075da22a0f8e330a9d
SHA1:
818803298590afddcb312ac61eae8b8f6948dece
SHA-256:
4e3443b3b69956930e38bccce052c9f9fe7819ae11586b83f87935f8e44edb7a
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Network_Firmware_FXD3N_LN64_23.21.13.39.BIN.sign
File Size: 842 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:
724035690fe3a5b5851ec6f356b8060c
SHA1:
4c086fa24f82b9bf49c08c9269aab0252ea248be
SHA-256:
7da03afbaa3dd7f729547679438f5060963f11c7f29137a5503f3cdede1985ac
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: Release_user_NXE-20250311.txt
File Size: 6.07 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:
7142c32a5f5959cb9ad9f2cdcc934d4a
SHA1:
1a50c841279fbbbb8197f24cd0ae61f69159e2f5
SHA-256:
6b85617fbe334a96c208916eff18889c0a53d0de8c3926645241e0cdc5dd2902
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Network_Firmware_FXD3N_LN64_23.21.13.39.BIN
File Size: 63.71 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:
cfdf43c0ab58075abfc28944a329fb07
SHA1:
4af09b5a956416d2cebeb73d2b3b8e0660a5f367
SHA-256:
46bd62ad75d2af9546e36f535306f1113efc0f8ad74cdbcdbe6a70cca17f4bdd
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
Fixes:
- Message "hwrm req_type 0xff10 seq id 0x%x error 0x3" logged in Linux.
- Message "hwrm req_type 0xfff1 seq id 0x%x error 0x2" logged in Linux.
Enhancements:
- 25G NICs: Dis-allow FEC Mode Options when Auto-Neg and Media-Auto-Detect are Enabled.
- Message "hwrm req_type 0xff10 seq id 0x%x error 0x3" logged in Linux.
- Message "hwrm req_type 0xfff1 seq id 0x%x error 0x2" logged in Linux.
Enhancements:
- 25G NICs: Dis-allow FEC Mode Options when Auto-Neg and Media-Auto-Detect are Enabled.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
SuSE Linux ES 15
Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS
Ubuntu Server 24.04 - U3
Windows Server 2022 LTSC
Windows Server 2025 LTSC
Applies to
Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 25GbE SFP28 OCP Mezzanine Adapter
Broadcom BCM57412 10G SFP Dual Port OCP3 Mezz
Broadcom BCM57412 10G SFP Dual Port PCIE adapter
Broadcom BCM57412/BCM5720 10G SFP/1G BT Quad Port rNDC
Broadcom BCM57414 25G SFP Dual Port OCP3 Mezz
Broadcom BCM57414 25G SFP Dual Port PCIE adapter
Broadcom BCM57414 25G SFP Dual Port rNDC
Broadcom BCM57416 10G BT Dual Port OCP3 Mezz
Broadcom BCM57416 10G BT Dual Port PCIE adapter
Broadcom BCM57416 10G BT OCP Mezz
Broadcom BCM57416 10G SFP+ OCP Mezz
Broadcom BCM57416/BCM5720 10G BT/1G BT Quad Port rNDC
Broadcom BCM57504 25G KR Quad Port Fab AB Mezz
Broadcom BCM57504 25G SFP Quad Port OCP3 Mezz
Broadcom BCM57508 100G KR Dual Port Fab AB Mezz
Broadcom NetXtreme E-Series LOMs on Dell 14th Generation Servers
Broadcom NetXtreme E-Series LOMs on Dell 15th Generation Servers
Broadcom NetXtreme E-Series LOMs on Dell 16th Generation Servers
Broadcom NetXtreme-E N2100D BCM57508 2x100G QSFP OCP 3.0 Ethernet
Broadcom NetXtreme-E N410SDBT BCM57454 4x10G BT OCP3.0 Ethernet
Broadcom NetXtreme-E P2100D BCM57508 2x100G QSFP PCIE Ethernet
Broadcom NetXtreme-E P410SDBT BCM57454 4x10G BT PCIE Ethernet
Broadcom NetXtreme-E P425D BCM57504 4x25G SFP28 PCIE Ethernet
XR8000
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: \.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. Read over the release information presented by executing the
./.BIN --version command from the shell.
2. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Run the update by executing ./.BIN from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for.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,.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: \
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. Read over the release information presented by executing the
./
2. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Run the update by executing ./
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for
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,
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