Intel NIC Family Version 19.0.0 Firmware for X710, XXV710, and XL710 adapters

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This software bundle includes the Dell EMC Update Package to install Intel NIC Firmware Family Version 19.0.x on Intel X710, XXV710, and XL710 adapters. This release provides continued code optimization to improve performance.
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Network_Firmware_T6HGD_LN_19.0.12_A00.BIN | 26.37 MB
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Network_Firmware_T6HGD_LN_19.0.12_A00.BIN
File Size: 26.37 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:
1dda6ded443b8e89d2575c94fa79c169
SHA1:
83aaf6341227f3229ea7180c911334b330eefdd0
SHA-256:
b7e214348609e291bf1bdb03c7e5d812b0b6a5429d2abad692b8e5801ff6f78b

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
- Resolved an issue in which 'Family Driver Version' reported by Dell iDRAC is incorrect for Intel(R) Ethernet 25G 2P XXV710 Mezz adapters.
- Resolved an issue with Intel(R) Boot Agent where some warning and error messages listed in the 'Intel(R) Ethernet Adapters and Devices User Guide' are not shown.
- Resolved an issue in which Intel(R) Boot Agent may cause slow data transfer or hang during PXE boot when there is heavy broadcast traffic (such as ARP storm).
- Resolved an issue that may occur where Intel(R) Ethernet Adapters with BIOS 'Secure Boot' mode enabled would appear disabled or not detected by VMWare* ESXi*

Enhancements
- Devices based on the Intel(R) Ethernet X710 Controller now support the LLDP Discovery feature with Dell iDRAC.
- Added support for SFP+ LR optical transceivers (Dell Part Numbers 60F4J & RN84N) for the Intel(R) X710 based adapters.
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Version

19.0.12, A00

Release date

16 Sep 2019

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.
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File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Network_Firmware_T6HGD_LN_19.0.12_A00.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:
9dfaa97fd4f3bf59a7c028bad6a23a5a
SHA1:
61796b370e1bfbb80254df9c4408f0f368565554
SHA-256:
8c50d8aaa227d0336ba197c8a23a6c65e109406818160911dbca54e8fff763fc

File Format: External release notes
File Name: fw_release_x710.txt
File Size: 7.33 KB
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Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
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MD5:
b18019701ac3d09face6e0d6cc2f7efc
SHA1:
30cc99491bc5d9c6abb5201419c523d2cfb3725c
SHA-256:
be093be09327e9e5660eb05dca67934a4b65a37a3cba364726d03f7a91ffeaf4

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Network_Firmware_T6HGD_WN64_19.0.12_A00.EXE
File Size: 28.78 MB
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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:
ec7048334af5eb1707aff7d9763b22a4
SHA1:
5aea4291727181950dd6d888f37b9b04ba31033a
SHA-256:
ccd798ae555b6b9d66b5cc78185cab19d8109917813f012b292c7383cccd731d

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Additional details

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FW downgrade to 18.5.x or older versions is not supported.
20.5.17, A0015 Feb 2023
20.5.16, A0016 Sep 2022
20.5.13, A0024 Sep 2021
20.0.17, A0013 Apr 2021
19.5.12, A0014 Feb 2020
18.5.17, A0011 Jun 2018
18.3.6, A0014 Dec 2017
18.0.17, A0030 Aug 2017
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 8
SuSE Linux ES 15
Windows Server 2019 LTSC
Windows Server 2016
Windows 10, 64-bit
INFO,X710,LCK,FW,19.0.12
Intel Ethernet Adapter XXV710-DA2 OCP2 Type1 Mezzanine
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-DA2 Type 2 OCP Mezzanine - Dell FW
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter XXV710-DA2 Type 2 OCP Mezzanine - Dell FW
Intel(R) 10GbE 4P X710-t Adapter
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X710 OCP
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X710-k bNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X710 SFP+ rNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X710-k bNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X710/I350 rNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 25G 2P XXV710 Adapter
Intel(R) Ethernet 25G 2P XXV710 Mezz
Intel(R) Ethernet 40G 2P XL710 QSFP+ rNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710 - Dual Port
Intel(R) Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710 - Quad Port
Intel(R) Ethernet Converged Network Adapter XL710-Q2
Intel(R) Ethernet OCP Mezzanine
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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: \Network_Firmware_T6HGD_WN64_19.0.12_A00.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. Make sure that the network adapter's base driver is loaded in the OS
2. Read over the release information presented by executing the
./Network_Firmware_T6HGD_LN_19.0.12_A00.BIN --version command from the shell.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
4. Run the update by executing ./Network_Firmware_T6HGD_LN_19.0.12_A00.BIN from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for Network_Firmware_T6HGD_LN_19.0.12_A00.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, Network_Firmware_T6HGD_LN_19.0.12_A00.BIN.sign

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