Mellanox ConnectX-6 LX Ethernet Adapter Firmware
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Version
26.38.10.02, 26.38.10.02
Release date
04 Dec 2023
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_J9V68_WN64_26.38.10.02_01.EXE
File Size: 29.05 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:
e7f7ff77ae7d410dd9752e5ad760575a
SHA1:
5cc9ef6df39dfe70cc41c5d41791a4ecf0bea233
SHA-256:
d2baf36e3aee3dcac9dc116794b29a1a95d2b7caa06bdffbe16c39773b6874c5
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: Network_Firmware_J9V68_LN_26.38.10.02_01.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.
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MD5:
85d009674ff72c1b32cb01d2f66c3858
SHA1:
2c9cca6cc225b47a0836f5a636f9929e40c59cea
SHA-256:
aa43fd3c45a6468bbe14d0ba6f29c7beb8185369bb8257aff52a1a29d91fd357
File Format: External release notes
File Name: CX6LXFW.txt
File Size: 32.79 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:
22ed623acda4d629580a7ed777ffb7a9
SHA1:
c76b09e09b2b016b256eb4216276c9fd6adb93f3
SHA-256:
68434ccfabb41c0082e6252918be6abc1579ee0ce5bdd4668ac5d7bc61009f37
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: Network_Firmware_J9V68_LN_26.38.10.02_01.BIN
File Size: 35.09 MB
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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:
d67af7073aeac1abe7decb3f652ad5a2
SHA1:
ec3bcdf8d513182001b1b2f7a7bfad5864a0fd3b
SHA-256:
3c763795980e111cc2b2c811dc35be83aeb3bb436dc6937c537412540f146f1e
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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
- 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
Supported Operating Systems
AZURE STACK HCI
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
SuSE Linux ES 15
Windows Server 2019 LTSC
Windows Server 2022 LTSC
Windows 10, 64-bit
Applies to
INFO,INFO,MLNX-6LX,26.38.10.02
Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx Family of Server Adapters Firmware
NVIDIA ConnectX-6LX Dual Port 25G GbE SFP28 Network Adapter
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 latest Network drivers and 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.
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 information presented by executing the "--version" switch from the shell.
2. Download and install latest Network drivers and any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Run the update from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions :
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.
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 latest Network drivers and 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.
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 information presented by executing the "--version" switch from the shell.
2. Download and install latest Network drivers and any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Run the update from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions :
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.
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