Intel NIC Family Version 19.0.0 Firmware for I350, I354, X520, X540, and X550 adapters
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- Resolved an issue in which 'Firmware Version' reported by BIOS under 'Device Setting' is not updated after firmware is updated for devices based on the Intel(R) Ethernet X540 Controller.
- 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 which may cause a fatal error when the device is disabled and then enabled on systems that support a fast boot mode which may not re-initialize the UEFI driver for Intel(R) Ethernet 10G X550 Adapter during the boot process.
- 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 X550 Controller now support the LLDP Discovery feature with Dell iDRAC.
Read More- Resolved an issue in which 'Firmware Version' reported by BIOS under 'Device Setting' is not updated after firmware is updated for devices based on the Intel(R) Ethernet X540 Controller.
- 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 which may cause a fatal error when the device is disabled and then enabled on systems that support a fast boot mode which may not re-initialize the UEFI driver for Intel(R) Ethernet 10G X550 Adapter during the boot process.
- 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 X550 Controller now support the LLDP Discovery feature with Dell iDRAC.
Version
19.0.12, A00
Release date
16 Sep 2019
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_GK57C_WN64_19.0.12_A00.EXE
File Size: 14.89 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:
4b9220c90994e6cdba51e7192278878a
SHA1:
b99e6d5ec312166ef5e17fa63d9254f7a885add5
SHA-256:
e1b94d4bf2e73cec69ac83b52b2508c9c28bb1748ab937b4ee99ab47667c6a6f
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Network_Firmware_GK57C_LN_19.0.12_A00.BIN.sign
File Size: 226 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:
6f3f8a9fb85c1d9cb6277fb0eccc158a
SHA1:
7cdad39608cd6e3555428e83a42b72e38465fc5f
SHA-256:
c4073842450a5e931328d457ee15452bf91e58747d782456b3307d0b18ab8f67
File Format: External release notes
File Name: fw_release.txt
File Size: 7.76 KB
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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:
dc02b9a36edf68d1fa25aa3642ff6e65
SHA1:
75206002a6e71772ac17555d773bd73c6fdb0ae9
SHA-256:
bff171d5614284465983e9215ad71c2580e511ecfbcbd51bf74d93fbf72cfb8d
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Network_Firmware_GK57C_LN_19.0.12_A00.BIN
File Size: 12.3 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:
3690c86ce1faccbade40ae6d56f900b9
SHA1:
04eb33b486dca5d461036e1bfe109325bbc7da40
SHA-256:
91870c85949dcd4128be3f9eae085b7dced0891ebf681af0bba9d99eb1b79c36
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Important Information
FW downgrade on X550 devices to 18.5.x or older versions is not supported.
For the following adapters based on the Intel(R) Ethernet Controller X520, upgrading the firmware
from 18.5.17 to new versions may cause link issues with optics modules or active optical cables. An AC power
cycle is required to resolve the link issues.
- Intel(R) 10GBE 2P X520 LOM
- Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X520/I350 rNDC
- Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X520 Adapter
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* To perform an AC power cycle, you must do the following:
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1. Shut down the system if it is powered up
2. Unplug all AC power cords from the system
3. Leave the AC power cords unplugged for 15 seconds to drain power from the system
4. Plug in AC power cords to the system
For the following adapters based on the Intel(R) Ethernet Controller X520, upgrading the firmware
from 18.5.17 to new versions may cause link issues with optics modules or active optical cables. An AC power
cycle is required to resolve the link issues.
- Intel(R) 10GBE 2P X520 LOM
- Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X520/I350 rNDC
- Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X520 Adapter
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* To perform an AC power cycle, you must do the following:
----------------------------------------------------------
1. Shut down the system if it is powered up
2. Unplug all AC power cords from the system
3. Leave the AC power cords unplugged for 15 seconds to drain power from the system
4. Plug in AC power cords to the system
Supported Operating Systems
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
Applies to
INFO,I350,LCK,FW,19.0.12
INFO,X550,NIC,LCK,FW,19.0.12
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 4P X520/I350 rNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X550 rNDC
Intel(R) Ethernet 10G X520 LOM
Intel(R) Ethernet 1G 4P I350-t OCP
Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I354 1.0 GbE Backplane
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
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.
====================================================
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_GK57C_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.
==================================
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_GK57C_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_GK57C_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_GK57C_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_GK57C_LN_19.0.12_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_GK57C_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.
==================================
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_GK57C_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_GK57C_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_GK57C_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_GK57C_LN_19.0.12_A00.BIN.sign
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