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
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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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