Intel NIC Family Version 18.5.0 Firmware for X710, XXV710, and XL710 adapters
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Network_Firmware_T6VN9_LN_18.5.17_A00.BIN | 20.86 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
Network_Firmware_T6VN9_LN_18.5.17_A00.BIN
File Size:
20.86 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.
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:
fd7af492bfbde1c77fcdece84bf1f34b
SHA1:
3b9a58ab770f2a0e7426bed23a51e275a5451555
SHA-256:
b73c48eb1e727d86e2e572c9d6c7c587ad4da7d0e6fea460b457b34c04113665
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- Fixed link stability issue when 1G/10G dual speed optic module is used with Intel (R) X710 devices
- Fixed issue that incorrectly disabled and identified Dell SFP+ LR optic devices as unsupported devices with Intel(R) 10GbE 2P X710 Adapter
- Fixed PCIe training issue that may occasionally cause system halt during POST for some Intel(R) X710/XL710 devices
- Fixed issue that may cause system to delay for few minutes when entering Dell Lifecycle Controller when NPAR is enabled on some platforms for Intel(R) X710 devices
- Fixed issue that may show incorrect MAC address in Dell Lifecycle Controller when the MAC address is updated by iDRAC for Intel(R) X710 devices
- Fixed LLDP issue on Intel(R) X710 devices that caused Dell iDRAC Connection view to not work properly
- Fixed issue with the Intel(R) 25GbE XXV710 not properly identifying cable media which caused link to be established at 10GbE instead of 25GbE
- Fixed issue that may incorrectly show 'Wake on LAN' feature supported for some Intel(R) X710 devices
- The value of 'PCI VF Advertised' is now correctly applied from HII by enforcing a reset after update
- The UEFI driver now correctly resets all iSCSI related settings when the device is reset to the factory default
- The firmware update process now preserves configuration parameters related to 25G AOC cables and capabilities to prevent link loss due to resetting of configuration parameters during firmware update
- Fixed issue that mistakenly caused messages to appear in Lifecycle Log saying "Unable to configure the virtual address..."
Enhancements
- The firmware update process is optimized to stop update process immediately after error or failure
- Added support for Intel(R) Ethernet 25G 2P XXV710 Mezz
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- Fixed link stability issue when 1G/10G dual speed optic module is used with Intel (R) X710 devices
- Fixed issue that incorrectly disabled and identified Dell SFP+ LR optic devices as unsupported devices with Intel(R) 10GbE 2P X710 Adapter
- Fixed PCIe training issue that may occasionally cause system halt during POST for some Intel(R) X710/XL710 devices
- Fixed issue that may cause system to delay for few minutes when entering Dell Lifecycle Controller when NPAR is enabled on some platforms for Intel(R) X710 devices
- Fixed issue that may show incorrect MAC address in Dell Lifecycle Controller when the MAC address is updated by iDRAC for Intel(R) X710 devices
- Fixed LLDP issue on Intel(R) X710 devices that caused Dell iDRAC Connection view to not work properly
- Fixed issue with the Intel(R) 25GbE XXV710 not properly identifying cable media which caused link to be established at 10GbE instead of 25GbE
- Fixed issue that may incorrectly show 'Wake on LAN' feature supported for some Intel(R) X710 devices
- The value of 'PCI VF Advertised' is now correctly applied from HII by enforcing a reset after update
- The UEFI driver now correctly resets all iSCSI related settings when the device is reset to the factory default
- The firmware update process now preserves configuration parameters related to 25G AOC cables and capabilities to prevent link loss due to resetting of configuration parameters during firmware update
- Fixed issue that mistakenly caused messages to appear in Lifecycle Log saying "Unable to configure the virtual address..."
Enhancements
- The firmware update process is optimized to stop update process immediately after error or failure
- Added support for Intel(R) Ethernet 25G 2P XXV710 Mezz
Version
18.5.17, A00
Release date
11 Jun 2018
Download Type
Firmware
Category
Network, Ethernet & Wireless
Importance
RecommendedDell 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.
Available formats
File Format:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
Network_Firmware_T6VN9_LN_18.5.17_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:
2c21d07c5dc96f3272842e946b8f21e1
SHA1:
09c3618128f20a1aadc9431ae075eb59b789811d
SHA-256:
cfc0b49c00a5f7a71cfb5f90b86a82333e197f13cb2c57dbdbb1cd07ba961678
File Format:
External release notes
File Name:
fw_release_x710.txt
File Size:
7.95 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:
661ae968f845a8ab269797f4df5513be
SHA1:
86aee9fa5bf128192c77dcd49b5a8b18ebc62944
SHA-256:
6ca0135db6286448496aca3820fade9e06e65e4a8e1b06abf69077dfde4af913
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
Network_Firmware_T6VN9_WN64_18.5.17_A00_01.EXE
File Size:
24.69 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:
26257e27e591d8e6060ba6f882863899
SHA1:
991f7f47508da032c3615d81655eaa90f950d39e
SHA-256:
5f42d6b272046d4af2a1124569da94e14908ea7e02f6786c10077a17c2e6fcb9
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Other Available Versions
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
19.0.12, A0016 Sep 2019
18.3.6, A0014 Dec 2017
18.0.17, A0030 Aug 2017
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
SUSE Linux ES 12
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows 7, 64-bit
Windows 8.1, 64-bit
Windows Server 2016
Windows 10, 64-bit
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Applies to
INFO,X710,LCK,A,18.5.17
INFO,X710,NIC,LK,A19,FW18.5.17
Intel(R) 10GbE 4P X710-t Adapter
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
Installation instructions
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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_T6VN9_WN64_18.5.17_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.
==================================
Linux Update Package Installation:
==================================
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 informationpresented by executing the
./Network_Firmware_T6VN9_LN_18.5.17_A00.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 ./Network_Firmware_T6VN9_LN_18.5.17_A00.BIN from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for Network_Firmware_T6VN9_LN_18.5.17_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_T6VN9_LN_18.5.17_A00.BIN.sign
Windows Update Package Installation:
====================================
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.
====================================================
[Alternative] Installation via Lifecycle Controller.
====================================================
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_T6VN9_WN64_18.5.17_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.
==================================
Linux Update Package Installation:
==================================
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 informationpresented by executing the
./Network_Firmware_T6VN9_LN_18.5.17_A00.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 ./Network_Firmware_T6VN9_LN_18.5.17_A00.BIN from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for Network_Firmware_T6VN9_LN_18.5.17_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_T6VN9_LN_18.5.17_A00.BIN.sign
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