Broadcom NetXtreme I and II Network Device Firmware 7.8.0

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This release provides updated network controller firmware for the Broadcom NetXtreme devices. This release should be used with the Broadcom 18.2.0 device drivers.
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Network_Firmware_T3TVN_LN_7.8.16.BIN | 10.42 MB
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Network_Firmware_T3TVN_LN_7.8.16.BIN
File Size: 10.42 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:
49523834e880c9f827c3238f3e63113b
SHA1:
6ca7d82b34d7b5c469269a22ef2adc38765d2826
SHA-256:
d3b37935588a2895e4f9b1480c27c7798e5695a0e5c77aa9777170a21a22373e

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- 5720 DriverHealthProtocol status
- Permanent Mac Address value is changed to Virtual Mac Address on system warm boot
- Banner message timeout for PXE OpRom cannot be set to 15

Enhancements:
- Restored ability to run 32-bit DUP on 64- bit Windows.
- Updated to firmware family version 7.8.16.
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Version

7.8.16, 7.8.16

Release date

05 Dec 2013

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_T3TVN_LN_7.8.16.BIN.sign
File Size: 189 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.
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MD5:
0f1519bd6ee8f72338989df2201bc67d
SHA1:
abed4f5e397380e8fe4e5e4572ed0db4e858a35b
SHA-256:
8b169e4d7122bf8af8bd7552b871d52730b326db58d19b4329ba55e142853830

File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: Release.txt
File Size: 16.97 KB
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This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
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MD5:
85052bc56a1b463c5da5194441353758
SHA1:
ff61b468c242323599d61a81b2db7928351d2348
SHA-256:
3c80ec9bab170148c98c02a4fb61311f8965049019d878edcff0898d1d597fc8

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Network_Firmware_T3TVN_WN32_7.8.16.EXE
File Size: 15.01 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:
20fb63abe97b7eace57ab0e2af970dd9
SHA1:
f3f6fc5cc77c04d54183ce36dbe94e9e2f7eed1f
SHA-256:
2e505eb07edd6f9dcabe56f68c6c766098611f9dc2143c7fe9414846443f299d

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Network_Firmware_T3TVN_WN64_7.8.16.EXE
File Size: 20.51 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:
c9a17f4bab6d4681456468b709b1f7cd
SHA1:
12a35504e7a1d25d024e84bc02e0bfdf5feeae55
SHA-256:
e33c3e5c448cea6380638838a1095b4c9faefd4f22ca78d13afcda6a296d04f5

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5719 QP 1G ADAPTER
5719 QP 1G Mezz
5720 DP 1G ADAPTER
5720 QP rNDC 1G BASE-T
BCM5709C Dual Port NIC without iSCSI Offload
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BCM5709S Dual Port SERDES Mezzanine Card for Blade Systems
BCM5709S Quad Port SERDES Noble MC
BCM57710 10GBase-T Dual Port Rack Mezzanine Card
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BCM57711 Dual Port KX4 Noble MC
BCM95708C PCI-E NIC
BCM95709 iSCSI Offload Dual Port NIC
BCM95709C 10/100/1000BASET Quad Port NIC
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M710HD Dual Port 10Gig 57712 NDC
M710HD Quad Port 1Gig 5709 NDC
QLogic 57800S Quad Port 2, 1GB x 2, 10Gb rNDC Base-T
QLogic 57800S Quad Port 2, 1GB x 2, 10Gb rNDC SFP+/DA
QLogic 57810S Dual 10GE PCIe Standup Base-T CNA
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
QLogic 57840S Quad Port 10GB rNDC SFP+/DA
QLogic 57840S-K Quad Port 10Gb bNDC KR CNA
Download this file to your local hard drive and run the file by double clicking it (Windows) or running via command line (Linux or Windows) and follow the on-screen instructions.

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-For 32-bit Windows, download and execute the 32-bit Dell Update Package for Windows.
-For 64-bit Windows, download and execute the 64-bit Dell Update Package for Windows.
-For 32-bit and 64-bit Linux, download and execute the Dell Update Package for Linux.
-Use the 32-bit Dell Update Package for Windows if you are updating your network controller through Lifecycle Controller.

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