Broadcom NetXtreme I and II Network Device Firmware 7.0.48

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This release provides updated network controller firmware for the Broadcom NetXtreme devices. This release should be used with the Broadcom 17.0.0 device drivers.
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Network_Firmware_PV3XM_LN_7.0.48_A00.BIN | 8.96 MB
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Network_Firmware_PV3XM_LN_7.0.48_A00.BIN
File Size: 8.96 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.
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MD5:
a2c796efae8d27a1378215910dfa39b8
SHA1:
1dd6698b40549c7e61d52b550bf3beaa33914275
SHA-256:
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Fixes & Enhancements

1) Updated UEFI driver that resolves a double byte language issue
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Version

7.0.48, A00

Release date

13 Apr 2012

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Network, Ethernet & Wireless

Importance

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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.
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File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Network_Firmware_PV3XM_LN_7.0.48_A00.BIN.sign
File Size: 194 Bytes
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Format Description:
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MD5:
2efed3b09b1f770dad06eda20927ed88
SHA1:
bfce5337026348f6779c63333e4ca16ea459e66d
SHA-256:
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Network_Firmware_PV3XM_WN_7.0.48_A00.EXE
File Size: 11.78 MB
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Format Description:
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MD5:
16a49a1aa43c3d4adea6786ad82a3b5b
SHA1:
b62eace7c48dab97a174d22bdd55091adf0bc49a
SHA-256:
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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
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7.4.811 Oct 2012
7.2.20, A0021 Aug 2012
7.2.14, A0014 May 2012
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Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
VMware ESX 4.0
VMware ESXi 4.1
VMware ESXi 5.0
Windows Server 2008 x64
Red Hat® Ent Linux 4
Red Hat® Ent Linux 4.5
Red Hat® Ent Linux 4.6
Suse Linux ES 10
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 4.5
Red Hat® Ent Linux 4.7
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5.2
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5.1
Novell SuSE Linux ES 10
Windows Server 2008 x86
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2003 x64
VMware ESX 4.1
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5719 QP 1G ADAPTER
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
M710HD Dual Port 10Gig 57712 NDC
M710HD Quad Port 1Gig 5709 NDC
QLogic 57800S Quad Port 2, 1GB x 2, 10Gb rNDC SFP+/DA
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
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