Intel NIC Family Version 18.8.0 ESXi Firmware Update Package

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This software bundle includes the ESXi Firmware Update Package to install Intel NIC Firmware Family Version 18.8.9 on Intel adapters. This release provides continued code optimization to improve performance.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
-Resolved an issue that may cause the link to stay down with both port LEDs off on Intel(R) 10G X520 LOM, Intel(R) 10G X520 rNDC and Intel(R) 10G 4P X520/I350 rNDC when firmware is upgraded to version 18.5.17.
- Resolved an issue that may cause the system to hang or lock up when the 'Boot from local drive' option is selected from a PXE boot menu with Intel(R) X710 based adapters.

Enhancements
- A reset is now enforced after UEFI iSCSI configuration parameters are updated to ensure previous iSCSI parameters are not used.
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Version

18.8.0, A00

Release date

30 Nov 2018

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: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: Intel_LAN_18.8.0_ESXi_FWUPDATEPACKAGE_A00.zip
File Size: 15.66 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format consists of an archive of files that may be decompressed to a directory on the hard drive. The installation can then be done from that directory.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
81166b09aa9ebba5e1798190952e470c
SHA1:
dd1de82f1db39bcbcda2c0e59b05570e3f54a32e
SHA-256:
2be1bf12e77dd144def764453a45b1a3e48097ff546ac066810ffb1b84739723
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: release_notes_ESXi_FW_X710_XL710.txt
File Size: 5.57 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:
b31757181507d00c5b996dee15b62ec5
SHA1:
6b622a0b2c42ead53fd02cc6db49bcbbf66a7e53
SHA-256:
72ce1f3d78714fccc926a22990ed26c77c2c35a8695557d68a25094f75f85464
File Format: External release notes
File Name: release_notes_ESXi_FW_X520_X540_X550_I350.txt
File Size: 7.29 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:
25da3492caf93b2767bcac8247fc763e
SHA1:
70994dadcf3691ec28646afb1651476fec8581d9
SHA-256:
7890b5708e6c6fbd8f0bdf144d0411dfe3aa5c0b430d37ff21aaa6d3c4b4a07c

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FW downgrade from 18.8.x to 18.5.x or older versions is not supported on X550, X710, XXV710, and XL710 devices.
VMware ESXi 6.5
VMware ESXi 6.7
Intel(R) 10GbE 4P X710-t Adapter
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X520 Adapter
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X520-k bNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X540-t Adapter
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X550-t Adapter
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X710-k bNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X520/I350 rNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X550 rNDC
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 10G X520 LOM
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 Connection I354 1.0 GbE Backplane
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
Intel(R) Ethernet X520 10GbE Dual Port KX4-KR Mezz
Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350 LOM
Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350-t Adapter
Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350-t LOM - 06E2
Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350-t LOM on C4130
Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350-t LOM on T620
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 X540/I350 rNDC
Intel(R) Gigabit 4P X550/I350 rNDC
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2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link to accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.

Usage
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and extract the zip file.
2. Review readme.txt from the FW_X520_X540_X550_I350 folder and/or the FW_X710_XXV710_XL710 folder

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