Broadcom NetXtreme network device firmware, 23.2

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This release provides updated network controller firmware for Broadcom NetXtreme devices. This release should be used with the Broadcom 23.2 device drivers.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- None

Enhancements:
- Support for new Dell server models.
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Version

23.21.6, 23.21.6

Release date

21 Mar 2025

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Network, Ethernet & Wireless

Importance

Optional
Dell 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_Firmware_J8X0M_WN64_23.21.6_01.EXE
File Size: 18.03 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:
fda2182bb40a4ca60a6348562e0764a6
SHA1:
6be158c45a8dbdfd9291049aed5286f57b2cf575
SHA-256:
93fd4ee7e4cd72fc138e9b56b96c6039ce84ac6b9f97bf79aa691f1e86f03029

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Network_Firmware_J8X0M_LN64_23.21.6_01.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:
6c0f3f7310c31a88aa42324892fc2ea2
SHA1:
e7b3496a2ad96fae523c727b86d025175d4c3c7f
SHA-256:
f6a975bb3e38f77b5875c248af3211bbc46c530c68c80c757a7fd1cdacaa7ee2

File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: Release_user_NX1.txt
File Size: 2.22 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:
4d6c5dc36c94b305069eb75508e3b558
SHA1:
1ed84f20741fba4d04d360bf66c8ebc9a92a7a2e
SHA-256:
fdb71ae2fffcebad414096901f5255775305ccaf918675bfd3bd034f534d7f89

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Network_Firmware_J8X0M_LN64_23.21.6_01.BIN
File Size: 7.79 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:
114b43ddd4c4e9add75564927f6de4ba
SHA1:
c2ac321dad35634502108283307fed102cdf5a55
SHA-256:
feefeb93e482d5e92451d975ac33bf47dbfed2b28890d86465421910bb0b26fc

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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
5719 QP 1G Mezz
5720 DP 1G ADAPTER
5720 QP rNDC 1G BASE-T
ASSY,CRD,LOM,1GX2,V2,16G
Broadcom 5719 QP 1G ADAPTER
Broadcom 5720 1Gb Quad Port KR Blade Network Daughter Card
Broadcom BCM5720 1Gbps OCP Mezz
Broadcom BCM5720 1Gbps OCP3 Mezz
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit LOMs on Dell 15th Generation Servers
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit LOMs on Dell 16th Generation Servers
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Network Adapter (NX1) - UPDATE
INFO,BCOM,5720,23.21.6
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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

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