Intel NIC Family Version 18.8.0 Firmware for I350, I354, X520, X540, and X550 adapters
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Network_Firmware_YHF9V_LN_18.8.9_A00.BIN | 11.36 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
Network_Firmware_YHF9V_LN_18.8.9_A00.BIN
File Size:
11.36 MB
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:
cb75704565c0ad7476879d735daf4128
SHA1:
60a46ae599bb266af5fb5ccbce8e0d0d17aed10d
SHA-256:
aa13130a693f77a4c74aa0996662b61271c802a5dd45c66c7b2ccb712136a558
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
-Resolved an issue that may cause the link to stay down with both port LEDs off on Intel(R) 10G X520 LOM, Intel(R) 10G X520 rNDC and Intel(R) 10G 4P X520/I350 rNDC when firmware is upgraded to version 18.5.17.
Enhancements
- A reset is now enforced after UEFI iSCSI configuration parameters are updated to ensure previous iSCSI parameters are not used.
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-Resolved an issue that may cause the link to stay down with both port LEDs off on Intel(R) 10G X520 LOM, Intel(R) 10G X520 rNDC and Intel(R) 10G 4P X520/I350 rNDC when firmware is upgraded to version 18.5.17.
Enhancements
- A reset is now enforced after UEFI iSCSI configuration parameters are updated to ensure previous iSCSI parameters are not used.
Version
18.8.9, A00
Release date
30 Nov 2018
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
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File Format:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
Network_Firmware_YHF9V_LN_18.8.9_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:
c08c3e2a2e696328bf9997576e463577
SHA1:
16ffefba6340036e0a91a2a962b0caafdb3c0af4
SHA-256:
2679c963961ed21d13d76515037441f4c9ec97a2624af3b4864d48ae2da86c6f
File Format:
External release notes
File Name:
fw_release.txt
File Size:
7.68 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:
38717e999ca4eea3347f53272ed3210b
SHA1:
d9e831f0dc8dec483ca55e62fbbcfe03f6fb2d54
SHA-256:
70da96f24a68f625b5425d22ecab74ba613036449969a3e4747dc306b34e0905
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
Network_Firmware_YHF9V_WN64_18.8.9_A00_01.EXE
File Size:
15.48 MB
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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.
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MD5:
38b9cfa6993489d5ddedf373a774b222
SHA1:
06aa2599ae1e98f9868aacb172c66b68f505838b
SHA-256:
824bece6e814dbc6efaea93c8d53c44fea0bdf7bf70c403b5a98f311e4aec528
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
FW downgrade on X550 devices from 18.8.x 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 18.8.x 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 18.8.x 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
Other Available Versions
19.5.12, A0014 Feb 2020
19.0.12, A0016 Sep 2019
18.5.18, A0030 Aug 2018
18.3.6, A0010 Nov 2017
18.0.17, A0030 Aug 2017
17.5.10, A0011 May 2016
17.0.12, A0007 Dec 2015
16.5.20, A0017 Mar 2015
16.0.24, A0015 Oct 2014
15.5.0, A0008 Sep 2014
Supported Operating Systems
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
SuSE Linux ES 15
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2019 LTSC
Windows Server 2016
Windows 10, 64-bit
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Applies to
INFO,I350,LCK,FW,18.8.9
INFO,X550,NIC,LCK,FW,18.8.9
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 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
SI,CRD,NTWK,PCIE,1GB,QP,0NWK2
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_YHF9V_WN64_18.8.9_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_YHF9V_LN_18.8.9_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_YHF9V_LN_18.8.9_A00.BIN from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for Network_Firmware_YHF9V_LN_18.8.9_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_YHF9V_LN_18.8.9_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_YHF9V_WN64_18.8.9_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_YHF9V_LN_18.8.9_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_YHF9V_LN_18.8.9_A00.BIN from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for Network_Firmware_YHF9V_LN_18.8.9_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_YHF9V_LN_18.8.9_A00.BIN.sign
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