Lenovo YUM Repository
Release and Change History








Bundle Release Information:
Targeted Server Family (Machine Type): ThinkSystem SN850 (7X15)
Targeted Operating System: RHEL7.3
YUM Repository Build Date: 2019_04_23

YUM Repository Release Version: 19A

Device:
ThinkSystem SN850 LOM Part Number: NA
Feature Code: na
PCIe Sub Vendor ID: 0x17AA
PCIe Sub Device ID: 0x4023


Release History:
Release: 18A
Continued Support in 19A - Latest Release Change History Documents
Firmware Firmware Name Version
Intel v22.9 Network FW Update Release for Linux 6.36-3.5x-1.1824.0-f
Drivers Driver Name Discreate Package Download Version
InBox Driver provided by Linux Distro install supported

Release: 17B
Firmware Firmware Name Version
Intel v22.7 Network FW Update Release for Linux 5.05-3.52-1.1767.0-a
Drivers Driver Name Discreate Package Download Version
ixgbe
  kernel driver
kmod-ixgbe-5.2.1-1.el7.x86_64.rpm 5.2.1
igb
  kernel driver
kmod-igb-5.3.5.7-1.x86_64.rpm 5.3.5.7
i40e
  kernel driver
kmod-i40e-2.0.30-1.el7.x86_64.rpm 2.0.30
igbvf
  kernel driver
kmod-igbvf-2.3.9.6-1.x86_64.rpm 2.3.9.6
i40evf
  kernel driver
kmod-i40evf-2.0.30-1.el7.x86_64.rpm 2.0.30
ixgbevf
  kernel driver
kmod-ixgbevf-4.2.1-1.el7.x86_64.rpm 4.2.1


Release 18A Change History Documents

Intel v22.9 Network FW Update Release for Linux




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Intel v22.9 Network FW Update Release for Linux
Release date = 1/19/2018
Package Version: 6.36-3.5x-1.1824.0-f
===========================================================================

CONTENTS
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1.0  Change history
2.0  Web information and support phone Number
3.0  Notices and trademarks
4.0  Disclaimer


1.0  Change history
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Changes and updates history:
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1) X710 and XXV710 based products are updated to NVM 6.01 firmware level with PREBOOT
1.1824.0.

NVM 6.01 firmware includes the following fixes or updates:

- Allow DCB configuration when LLDP is disabled.
- Allow DCB configuration in ESX 6.0 and 6.5 when running with native mode i4en driver.
- Allow software DCB configuration at link up when DCBX is disabled.
- Add NCSI 1.1 support for adapters with NCSI support.
- Add 25G Active Optical Cable support for XXV710 adapter.
- Add link_type on Get_link_status_response query.
- Support direct NVM update from any of 4.53, 5.04, or 5.05 NVM level to current 6.01 level.
- Prevent dropped RX packets in PXE mode.
- 1.1824.0 PREBOOT supports VLAN ID setting for Legacy PXE.

2) X722 products are updated to NVM 3.3x level with PREBOOT 1.1824.0.

NVM 3.3x includes the following fixes or updates:

- Multiple fixes to maintain or resume proper 10G SFP+ link connections or link status 
  during operation or during and after a DC power cycle or an AC power cycle.
- Add fix to allow proper identification and link status for each 10G SFP+ port when
  an optical transceiver or a DAC cable is unplugged or replugged.
- 1.1824 PREBOOT supports VLAN ID setting for Legacy PXE.

3) For all of I340, I350, X520, X540, and X550 products, this release provides PREBOOT
update to current 1.1824.0 level. 

4) For all products, the UEFI drivers from new PREBOOT 1.1824.0 adds the VLAN ID setting
for Legacy PXE.

5) When this FW update package is used as out-of-band update for a VMware system, please
pick up latest Intel VMware Native Mode drivers that come with Lenovo 22.9 SW release.


2.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number
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   o  You can download new and updated files for Lenovo products from the Lenovo 
     Web site:

     http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/

  o  With the original purchase of an Lenovo hardware product, you have access to 
     extensive support coverage.  During the Lenovo hardware product warranty 
     period, you may call the Lenovo HelpCenter for hardware product assistance 
     covered under the terms of the Lenovo hardware warranty.


3.0 Trademarks and Notices
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  Lenovo is a registered trademark of Lenovo Corporation in the United States 
  and other countries.

  Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States
  and other countries.

  Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and
  other countries.

  Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks
  of others.


4.0 Disclaimer
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  THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
  Lenovo DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
  INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS
  FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE
  INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT.  BY FURNISHING THIS DOCUMENT, Lenovo
  GRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS.

  Note to U.S. Government Users -- Documentation related to
  restricted rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure is subject
  to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with
  Lenovo Corporation.






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