Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure: Update advisor report identified Mellanox ConnectX NIC firmware/driver will be downgraded
Summary: When upgrading the cluster to 01.05.02.00/01.06.02.00 version, the update advisor report identified items that result in an unsuccessful update due to the Mellanox ConnectX NIC firmware/driver will be downgraded after cluster update. ...
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Symptoms
When upgrading the cluster to 01.05.02.00/01.06.02.00 version, the update advisor report identified items that result in an unsuccessful update.

Check the report details, it shows the Mellanox ConnectX NIC firmware/driver will be downgraded after cluster update.

Cause
Due to the Nvidia Mellanox ConnectX NIC Device known issue descibed in KB000376360, these firmware and drivers will be automatically downgraded after the cluster is upgraded to 01.05.02.00/01.06.02.00.
Resolution
No action is needed. You can safely ignore the error and continue to update the cluster to 01.05.02.0/01.06.02.00 through Dell APEX Cloud Platform Extension.
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APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft AzureArticle Properties
Article Number: 000395741
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 02 Dec 2025
Version: 1
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