Intel NIC Family Version 23.0.0 Firmware for Intel I350 and X550 Adapters
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
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- Fixed problem where updating I350 NICs would not preserve the Virtualization Mode and would reset
the Virtualization Mode to the factory default of "None". {266366}
- Fixed an issue where Intel i350-based NICs would display invalid boot options in Boot Manager in the
legacy boot mode. {277961}
Known Issues
============
- Devices based on the Intel(R) Ethernet I350 controller do not support the LLDP Discovery feature
with Dell iDRAC.
- Received packets with incorrect length can generate alarms in VMware ESXi 7.0U2 and later.
These alarms can be ignored. Please reference this VMware KB article for more details:
https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/83627. {229496, 232005}
Read More=====
- Fixed problem where updating I350 NICs would not preserve the Virtualization Mode and would reset
the Virtualization Mode to the factory default of "None". {266366}
- Fixed an issue where Intel i350-based NICs would display invalid boot options in Boot Manager in the
legacy boot mode. {277961}
Known Issues
============
- Devices based on the Intel(R) Ethernet I350 controller do not support the LLDP Discovery feature
with Dell iDRAC.
- Received packets with incorrect length can generate alarms in VMware ESXi 7.0U2 and later.
These alarms can be ignored. Please reference this VMware KB article for more details:
https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/83627. {229496, 232005}
Version
23.0.8, A00
Release date
20 Sep 2024
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 View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Network_Firmware_WVM0R_WN64_23.0.8_A00_01.EXE
File Size: 13.32 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:
09ba85651a2e556f3608b8c3c454bd15
SHA1:
3887239cecc9c09afdaa0469af3ac4f57a9517a3
SHA-256:
cf2d439935e91670f85bff1c4bf278cd4677ab1a7b0997952d2c6fadded06ab4
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Network_Firmware_WVM0R_LN_23.0.8_A00_01.BIN.sign
File Size: 842 Bytes
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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:
97f9a98e35561578dcd463a1f9b880dc
SHA1:
be27f550239f04160a1ab5e1db17220fa6e3332b
SHA-256:
1fe100b0164c706ec9dc8e2d3cb62dca36029d309e674295842818bc5e398d70
File Format: External release notes
File Name: fw_release.txt
File Size: 7.57 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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:
9bf6690210f44e83e3d362d893b0f29f
SHA1:
9b1212d9f8698f69766fc22b01b79641bc1b81b2
SHA-256:
7ca8f836d61f727c95a2a0c8cf2bbe497593a6aa77674cc697720d2d844d10a4
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Network_Firmware_WVM0R_LN_23.0.8_A00_01.BIN
File Size: 12.32 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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:
98060da15105fd4cb44c20fdee33ef85
SHA1:
f9adafc62961999df5866b7b83b9769b3418c1ce
SHA-256:
0523a6694e218a1f42526e9bf2df64e268922f21a41eb59401748c92bf953f9f
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
This firmware must be installed by one of the following methods.
- Execution from a Red Hat Enterprise Linux command shell
- Execution from a SUSE Linux Enterprise Server command shell
- Execution from a supported Windows Operating System
- Upload of the EXE file via the iDRAC GUI > Maintenance > System Update interface
- Upload of the EXE file via iDRAC using racadm or WSMAN
- Upload of the EXE file via the Lifecycle Controller GUI
Once installed, the firmware may interoperate with any operating system for which a compatible driver is present.
- Execution from a Red Hat Enterprise Linux command shell
- Execution from a SUSE Linux Enterprise Server command shell
- Execution from a supported Windows Operating System
- Upload of the EXE file via the iDRAC GUI > Maintenance > System Update interface
- Upload of the EXE file via iDRAC using racadm or WSMAN
- Upload of the EXE file via the Lifecycle Controller GUI
Once installed, the firmware may interoperate with any operating system for which a compatible driver is present.
Supported Operating Systems
AZURE STACK HCI
Not Applicable
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
SuSE Linux ES 15
Windows Server 2019 LTSC
Windows Server 2022 LTSC
Windows Server 2025 LTSC
Applies to
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X550-t Adapter
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X550 rNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 1G 4P I350-t OCP
Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350 LOM
Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350-t Adapter
Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350-t LOM on C4130
Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350-t LOM on T630
Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350 bNDC
Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t Adapter
Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t Mezz
Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t rNDC
Intel(R) Gigabit 4P X550/I350 rNDC
Intel(R) Gigabit I350-t LOM on C6320P
Installation instructions
====================================
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_WVM0R_WN64_23.0.8_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. 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_WVM0R_LN_23.0.8_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_WVM0R_LN_23.0.8_A00.BIN from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for Network_Firmware_WVM0R_LN_23.0.8_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_WVM0R_LN_23.0.8_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_WVM0R_WN64_23.0.8_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. 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_WVM0R_LN_23.0.8_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_WVM0R_LN_23.0.8_A00.BIN from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for Network_Firmware_WVM0R_LN_23.0.8_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_WVM0R_LN_23.0.8_A00.BIN.sign
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