Broadcom NetXtreme I and II Network Device Firmware 7.2.20

Restart required AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This release provides updated network controller firmware for the Broadcom NetXtreme devices. This release should be used with the Broadcom 17.2.0 device drivers.
To view all drivers for your PowerEdge M420, go to Drivers and downloads.
Recommended
Loading the latest available version of the driver...

This is the latest Dell validated version of this driver

This is not the latest Dell validated version of this driver

Network_Firmware_H15FK_LN_7.2.20_A00.BIN | 9.1 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Network_Firmware_H15FK_LN_7.2.20_A00.BIN
File Size: 9.1 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:
ca46cac2347d3572b50570cf01cd315b
SHA1:
2c1be1afd4c3dbda46cdbf42ce133ebdfb4ffa56
SHA-256:
b233bf0141aa27d03fe6d63de6bfac2c7e49ea002a2da3402f813ef6da8704d1

Find more updates. Use SupportAssist to find all the latest driver updates for your device.

Fixes & Enhancements

-Resolve PXE boot issue with 5719 and 5720
-Resolve firmware downgrade issue from 7.2.x to 6.4.x when using Lifecycle Controller
-Resolve OS2BMC issue with 5720 NDC and LOMs
-Resolve remote enablement issues with virtual addresses
Read More

Version

7.2.20, A00

Release date

21 Aug 2012

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.
View Important Information

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Network_Firmware_H15FK_LN_7.2.20_A00.BIN.sign
File Size: 194 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:
3d198acda2f26073a7df95161fd0ba62
SHA1:
653828c31fcbf8fcf09e27a5e78906e19af5c057
SHA-256:
f75a1afcfbfb4bf39e2440c6c28f20cdbe8c6a0e4042d849408259e6180afdd5

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Network_Firmware_H15FK_WN_7.2.20_A00.EXE
File Size: 12.18 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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:
5c2b65598c8661d2e7d623b3b48499de
SHA1:
5dbdbff14a366b5bd67c8ab83ad0ab941e2c9011
SHA-256:
0fc3655ec61ec610e75b86685279327556053c86eb9470fad572ed00cae76547

By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.

Additional details

Show All | Hide All
Update from FW 6.2.x using USC/LC to this version of firmware is not available. The upgrade of any 57712-k adapter with 6.2.x fw is ONLY supported from a Windows or Linux OS.
21.60.1625 Sep 2020
21.60.825 Jun 2020
21.60.214 Feb 2020
21.40.2116 Sep 2019
21.40.918 Mar 2019
21.40.230 Nov 2018
20.8.422 May 2018
20.6.5210 Nov 2017
20.6.1613 Jun 2017
7.6.1510 Jun 2013
7.4.811 Oct 2012
7.2.14, A0014 May 2012
Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
Windows Server 2008 x64
Suse Linux ES 10
Windows Server 2012
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5
Windows Server 2008 x86
Windows Server 2008 R2
11G Dual Port 1Gig 5709 NDC
5719 QP 1G ADAPTER
5719 QP 1G Mezz
5720 DP 1G ADAPTER
5720 QP rNDC 1G BASE-T
BCM5709C Dual Port NIC without iSCSI Offload
BCM5709C Dual Port Rack Mezzanine Card
BCM5709S Dual Port SERDES Mezzanine Card for Blade Systems
BCM5709S Quad Port SERDES Noble MC
BCM57710 10GBase-T Dual Port Rack Mezzanine Card
BCM57710 10GBase-T Single Port NIC
BCM57710 Dual Port KX4 Blade Mezzanine Card
BCM57711 Dual Port KX4 Noble MC
BCM95708C PCI-E NIC
BCM95709 iSCSI Offload Dual Port NIC
BCM95709C 10/100/1000BASET Quad Port NIC
BCM95722 PCI-E NIC
BCM957711 10G SFP+ Dual Port NIC
Dual Port 10Gb Ethernet (BCM57810S) LOM
M710HD Dual Port 10Gig 57712 NDC
M710HD Quad Port 1Gig 5709 NDC
QLogic 57800S Quad Port 2, 1GB x 2, 10Gb rNDC Base-T
QLogic 57800S Quad Port 2, 1GB x 2, 10Gb rNDC SFP+/DA
QLogic 57810S Dual 10GE PCIe Standup Base-T CNA
QLogic 57810S Dual 10GE PCIe Standup SFP+/DA CNA
QLogic 57810S-k Dual Port 10Gb bMezz KR CNA
QLogic 57810S-K Dual Port 10Gb bNDC KR CNA
Download

1. Click Download Now 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.

Reboot will be required

Need help with network connection issues?

Find a solution in Dell's network troubleshooting and usage guide.

Drivers help and tutorials