Broadcom NetXtreme network device firmware, 21.8

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This release provides updated network controller firmware for Broadcom NetXtreme devices. This release should be used with the Broadcom 21.8 device drivers.
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Network_Firmware_M18WH_LN_21.80.9.BIN | 4.79 MB
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Network_Firmware_M18WH_LN_21.80.9.BIN
File Size: 4.79 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:
654ea6425ada68ecbd2e47c76fb13e4d
SHA1:
40c8c7ae577dc644d725d653fd80962c955cc6bf
SHA-256:
241ecab3f5b43de77718720fdb5ca34c1765d0a9d8b87eb9c1b5c315b1080b90

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Failure to enlist to MaaS.

Enhancements:
- Add support for new Dell platforms.
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Version

21.80.9, 21.80.9

Release date

29 Apr 2021

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_M18WH_LN_21.80.9.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:
97b5e6f00bfdf811155fa580ae189176
SHA1:
07aadb80955b9ca713a1345fa446e6ffa84ac83d
SHA-256:
35fd08c70d67e8d8f2451fb13ace4fadee8cfd06c05a0eb7c8757120a669b201

File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: Release_user_NX1_v218.0.169.5.txt
File Size: 2.42 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:
615d7587052b988907979b5611ed8079
SHA1:
859aa90d5a7d55e5c9ba03c0a887d4bdd848ff3c
SHA-256:
d4e15ab97adbcec960406c1f8da26ccaf1e16d7593fb8f93ec386f9a6f912f1e

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Network_Firmware_M18WH_WN32_21.80.9.EXE
File Size: 5.25 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:
70435ec022533e2f13bdaf25acecfc32
SHA1:
bec46a057d40365b24234a74ac0add65a91d3f4a
SHA-256:
df8a57dae354f33243f9b0f32954b662bc2c57a0e9da19f77a5d826ed242f384

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Network_Firmware_M18WH_WN64_21.80.9.EXE
File Size: 6.52 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:
ed884f915eae2b97e6573f3776eb629b
SHA1:
bfc4ea7ca468908d095f03b7fccebd11d2811d78
SHA-256:
a4ce4b6e14d1342804394aa9ba44af7725a0d1a26f60ee86363a4a72bb02d98c

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Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Network Adapter (NX1) - UPDATE
INFO,BCOM,5720,21.80.9,15G
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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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