Broadcom NetXtreme network device firmware, 21.4.1

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This release provides updated network controller firmware for Broadcom NetXtreme devices. This release should be used with the Broadcom 21.4.1 device drivers.
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Network_Firmware_F3KFN_LN_21.40.9.BIN | 4.95 MB
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Network_Firmware_F3KFN_LN_21.40.9.BIN
File Size: 4.95 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
09e781fe320d1756b3cd76152ab938ac
SHA1:
4c0acee7d3222c5ca9df28c2ebd3c86bca55be31
SHA-256:
369e8f6946b2cc771889ebd8db0ecd0afff69438e4f2ff251bb138794ff79bf6

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Improve FW installation performance on SLES15 for certain adapter

Enhancements:
- Add support for RHEL7.6
- Add support for Windows Server 2019
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Version

21.40.9, 21.40.9

Release date

18 Mar 2019

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.

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Network_Firmware_F3KFN_LN_21.40.9.BIN.sign
File Size: 226 Bytes
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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:
1e7ae1f4cdd271dcc84c360626781933
SHA1:
d33d785f39fb5a5fa58fc0df19bd5ce977108afd
SHA-256:
6c505f2e7953ca8166d5095d438b07ae059c4420374b2d793d3e2b43f1ea7974

File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: Release_user_NX1_v214.0.200.0.txt
File Size: 2.91 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:
409455bfd83ff631240c9e15817052e2
SHA1:
cedab935b92a03657e5c395e899868294e83ce1e
SHA-256:
ec7ec4a11e50b0fd49be586e2831f2307c1ceff9f1a57a956aea9a39192b394a

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Network_Firmware_F3KFN_WN32_21.40.9.EXE
File Size: 5.3 MB
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Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
4abe89afaf37d931b672baf86faec03d
SHA1:
f959a026ef2b9c6a73828a90e5c6c5875768e501
SHA-256:
3a703a2e55771edee2b73de03191dbc251ab050351ddad410915cb1fc0fcc02e

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Network_Firmware_F3KFN_WN64_21.40.9.EXE
File Size: 6.57 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
a7ee0660309c65e0741ac0bf0adb37dd
SHA1:
6941d0cedc3a5b5ab1f30ae8a4bb00f9539b1a7a
SHA-256:
8645f32e45dc62b87e1086c0b3829bae88d7c2fa5684738effc8c6d18bf49482

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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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