Broadcom NetXtreme network device firmware, 21.6

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This release provides updated network controller firmware for Broadcom NetXtreme devices. This release should be used with the Broadcom 21.6 device drivers.
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Network_Firmware_RG25N_LN_21.60.2_02.BIN | 4.92 MB
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Network_Firmware_RG25N_LN_21.60.2_02.BIN
File Size: 4.92 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:
3a18cb9003ef43b0e7c0ef5a08037e5b
SHA1:
e3672c15efbead6312363f811ae1293f10de571c
SHA-256:
41b2987f688a638317b6a661620cf65af61863f2cab12d8d0e47b0dca8c66c08

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Fix missing line terminator string in UEFI HII help texts.
- Update UEFI call back function to avoid RSOD.
- Fix management firmware boot advertisement bit to support virutual MAC changes.
- Fix UEFI HII to save iSCSI addresses properly.
- Fix UEFI HII default parameters to show correct legacy boot protocol mode.

Enhancements:
- Add support for new server models.
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Version

21.60.2, 21.60.2

Release date

14 Feb 2020

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_RG25N_LN_21.60.2_02.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:
6307ff33c12ed18253147d98046045e2
SHA1:
0c2c5e02b9a08e31a391f6ce82304de1f2893991
SHA-256:
f26f09af47ca85b6925acce093e7e1b8a4b4cb8456637f21f16bc66eff84487f

File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: Release_user_NX1_v216.0.215.11-1.txt
File Size: 3.12 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:
25c2fa057fc205a1a6b6dff6c9deaeda
SHA1:
a5f5dbd404cc8895610ed97d2b3b2073ff340f2e
SHA-256:
4475ce68260eee5b378947f86821eb340bbc2cd714f49ef70b7a564686b0ef26

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Network_Firmware_RG25N_WN32_21.60.2_02.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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
d988cb2a301abe2d3a4fd98ad40628c0
SHA1:
bad3348136cd72aba84710d942581556e6723359
SHA-256:
bb9f709e79e8957c60334120830e719e3bb4fc2b7cd375c6cf4ce0b77291d821

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Network_Firmware_RG25N_WN64_21.60.2_02.EXE
File Size: 6.67 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.
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MD5:
9d428afdf1323ae4d9ed1d83c0a23345
SHA1:
a95394196387be9a1ef9809fef49f6f49c518290
SHA-256:
9b362dacde053fcceb4f2c8544bfa4090a146b300e93f5a6366b9e0e8d219905

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5719 QP 1G ADAPTER
5719 QP 1G Mezz
5720 DP 1G ADAPTER
5720 QP rNDC 1G BASE-T
Broadcom 5720 1Gb Quad Port KR Blade Network Daughter Card
Broadcom BCM5720 1Gbps OCP Mezz
Broadcom BCM5720 1Gbps OCP3 Mezz
Broadcom NetXtreme I Driver Family
INFO,BCOM,5720,FW,21.60.2
INFO,FW,NIC,5720,BCM,21.60.2
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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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