Broadcom NetXtreme network device firmware, 20.8

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This release provides updated network controller firmware for Broadcom NetXtreme devices. This release should be used with the Broadcom 20.8 device drivers.
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Network_Firmware_R4HKW_LN_20.8.4.BIN | 4.93 MB
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Network_Firmware_R4HKW_LN_20.8.4.BIN
File Size: 4.93 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:
75012569e359482aaed2da80771d0d36
SHA1:
2ab1697d0af0a59d2d963ff4ef127dffa0d8e551
SHA-256:
ebdf5a92321306a6dd1eb1351ada9fd86bf8ff900b39a2b260679cfe6a8d5866

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- None

Enhancements:
- Add support for new 14th generation servers
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Version

20.8.4, 20.8.4

Release date

22 May 2018

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_R4HKW_LN_20.8.4.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:
2afe591ec1d4e1c8123869936839bbfa
SHA1:
085cdf141c06870fcaabaee982a74590eca9b8ec
SHA-256:
580a514b482bc20a5375bdfa55ca869c6f930dddb2d2a0ce5a72178aea310041

File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: Release_user_NX1_v20.8.4.1.txt
File Size: 2.86 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:
8e1847e79a17c9d002386dc784d68101
SHA1:
698a3918ace08aee8d3a86bca45d2e02353b662e
SHA-256:
64df303c6922c357767f56e7959ebb9871b05044b3c2650d1f4b99b0ebcd7997

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Network_Firmware_R4HKW_WN32_20.8.4.EXE
File Size: 5.27 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:
3b52d6451ec11e6b3e621f6e9256a496
SHA1:
14c2d78005663c5c6f54eaa809af6596ce191ba2
SHA-256:
22a9cf6d709aac8bf2c29b092d95bc5288c9e2d9f605a0b4f1d3a6fa50101cb7

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Network_Firmware_R4HKW_WN64_20.8.4.EXE
File Size: 6.53 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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:
057c3d6eb7eb58d7701e598e3a85091c
SHA1:
c6b90d66352fe13859860cffb1657a9386c6b9f2
SHA-256:
a9897475f34c548a980724067c644917c632ba95bd1ac1c4ec0f08e4cd16785a

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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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