Intel NIC Family Version 18.5.0 Firmware for I350, I354, X520, X540, and X550 adapters
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This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This software bundle includes the Dell EMC Update Package to install Intel NIC Firmware Family Version 18.5.18 on Intel I350, I354, X520, X540, and X550 adapters. This release provides continued code optimization to improve performance.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes - Fixed link issue when optic modules or active optical cables are used with Intel (R) X520 devices - Fixed PCIe training issue that may occasionally cause system halt during POST for some Intel(R) X550 devices. - Fixed configuration issue that showed incorrect capability for 'OS to BMC pass-through' feature for Intel(R) X520 devices. - Resolved an issue that may cause failure when resetting to factory default settings on Intel(R) X540 and X550 devices
Enhancements - The default value for iSCSI configuration parameters ('iSCSIViaDHCP' and 'TCPIPViaDHCP') in Dell Lifecycle Controller is now set to disabled.
Dell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
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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.
Known Issues - FW downgrade to v18.3.x on X550 devices using the FW DUP executable package in an OS is not supported Workaround: Use the Dell Lifecycle Controller or iDRAC to downgrade firmware - Unable to set Virtual FIP MAC address on Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X550-t Adapter.
==================================== 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_3XJH0_WN64_18.5.18_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_3XJH0_LN_18.5.18_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_3XJH0_LN_18.5.18_A00.BIN from the shell. 5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for Network_Firmware_3XJH0_LN_18.5.18_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_3XJH0_LN_18.5.18_A00.BIN.sign
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