Intel NIC Family Version 20.5.0 Firmware for X710, XXV710, and XL710 adapters
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This software bundle includes the Dell EMC Update Package to install Intel NIC Firmware Family Version 20.5.x on Intel X710, XXV710, and XL710 adapters. This release provides continued code optimization to improve performance.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes ===== - Resolved a critical error observed while restoring default settings for the Intel(R) Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710 adapter.
Enhancements ============ - The following two Intel X710 adapters are released as part of this firmware release. Note that these new adapters cannot be used with any previous firmware releases (Intel NIC Family Versions 19.5.12, 20.0.17 and 20.5.13). Only the new firmware releases (Intel NIC Family Version 19.5.17, 20.0.21, 20.5.16 and onward) are supported on the new adapters. In addition, iDRAC 5.00.20.10 or newer is required for iDRAC to display all card details. For the existing shipping Intel X710 adapters other than the new ones, the previous firmware releases and the new releases are supported. The new Intel adapters are: * Intel(R) Ethernet 25G 2P XXV710 Adapter (DPN: N49FM) * Intel(R) Ethernet 25G 2P XXV710 Adapter (DPN: GY0MM)
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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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.
==================================== 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_H8M48_WN64_20.5.16_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_H8M48_LN_20.5.16_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_H8M48_LN_20.5.16_A00.BIN from the shell. 5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for Network_Firmware_H8M48_LN_20.5.16_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_H8M48_LN_20.5.16_A00.BIN.sign
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