Broadcom NetXtreme network device firmware, 21.4.2

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This release provides updated network controller firmware for Broadcom NetXtreme devices. This release should be used with the Broadcom 21.4.2 device drivers.
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Network_Firmware_K99RK_LN_21.40.21.BIN | 4.91 MB
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Network_Firmware_K99RK_LN_21.40.21.BIN
File Size: 4.91 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:
492db2c91e21edbfbee595f30e7254c3
SHA1:
2c7e7a3b68d42e3ec702921409f5f795d959c5a3
SHA-256:
539477c323e82c05fdc28f83dc9f74e5a87fea2cdb05d08269a7a0beda465228

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Set correct EEE parameters when BIOS default is called.
- Display correct NIC info in LC logs after the firmware / driver update.
- Relax iSCSI checking for properly formatted iSCSI initiator / target IQN values.
- Mask off activity LED during HII "Blink LEDs" operation.
- Correct length of firmware version strings in iDRAC.

Enhancements:
- Add support for new OCP 3.0 adapter.
- Add support for new platforms.
- Reduce firmware update delays.
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Version

21.40.21, 21.40.21

Release date

16 Sep 2019

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.

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Network_Firmware_K99RK_LN_21.40.21.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:
3666b2ff9a8a69cc5ee98c1173f5c3a1
SHA1:
da62f1d098a5087d6280d0f88c74d6bbfb4e703b
SHA-256:
71408c3d43ffa7918fe01497465b8378bbb3adfd77d0fab5815261ed3ba63cae

File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: Release_user_NX1_v214.0.253.1.txt
File Size: 3.31 KB
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Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
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MD5:
2ecd27689129f14a2673885734e36bb0
SHA1:
db2324913c1e8d9c7c08e27ea703a05f29b08644
SHA-256:
c0f7825fe29a1a4db0dbf25124c05710c227931857db866d69ab00ed284bb8ad

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Network_Firmware_K99RK_WN32_21.40.21.EXE
File Size: 5.38 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.
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MD5:
2dc2c6653aca5fef536eaf827aced08e
SHA1:
47a8db2724654155aff5319bb86c6665fec15983
SHA-256:
2ec1ce5403e9c15ce5433e1917a0cc99c55d3785ae86720130d1861493982a8b

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Network_Firmware_K99RK_WN64_21.40.21.EXE
File Size: 6.66 MB
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MD5:
091976e080dc065cec7aeb8ae501cb31
SHA1:
f8424e7309dcedaaee6ce8a1e76cb986da77ac5d
SHA-256:
1a6c0d674d654471b7dad9330b027cef0eba3aabb4eb7a38c1b2910bdc453fe2

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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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