Emulex HBA (LPe3500x) Firmware Update for Linux - 12.4.250.25 - Release 19B (For Linux)
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Emulex 32GB Gen7 Fibre Channel Firmware Package
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This update package is applicable to the following HBA models:
For installation instructions, see the Install Tip file which is provided
in the downloaded software package.
NOTE: This document is designed to be cumulative. The current version
is appended to the previous version(s).
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Severity Definitions:
Critical: Unable to use the solution resulting in a critical impact to
operations. Includes high severity vulnerabilities.
Suggested: The solution can be used with some functional restrictions
resulting in minimal impact to business. Includes medium and
low severity vulnerabilities.
Initial: Initial release of the solution.
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Version 12.4.250.25, Build ID [19B], Severity [Critical]
Release Date [ September 09,2019 ]
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1.0 Overview
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OS Versions supported
o Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 7 Update 7
o Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 8
o SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4
o SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5
o SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1
o VMware ESXi 6.5 Update
o VMware ESXi 6.7 Update
o Windows 2016
o Windows 2019
Supported configurations can be found on the Lenovo Operating System
Interoperability Guide at the following website:
https://lenovopress.com/osig
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2.0 Prerequisites and dependencies
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none
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3.0 Security Fixes
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none
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4.0 Other Fixes
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none
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5.0 Enhancements
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none
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6.0 Other Changes
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none
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7.0 Limitations
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Firmware Version: 12.2.349.19
Supported On: Lenovo System x Rack and Flex
Problems Fixed:
- None
Incremental Interoperability:
- AMD Epyc 7002 series processor based Lenovo Rack platforms
- This firmware is not supported on legacy IBM "Blue" servers
Known Issues:
- None
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Firmware Version: 12.2.349.8
Supported On: Lenovo System x Rack and Flex
Problems Fixed:
- None (Initial Release)
Incremental Interoperability:
- Emulex LPm16002B-L Mezz 16Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter-Option: 7ZT7A00521
- Emulex LPm16004B-L Mezz 16Gb 4-Port Fibre Channel Adapter-Option: 7ZT7A00522
- Fibre Channel Port Trunking/Port Aggregation with Brocade Switch
- NVMe over FC hardware acceleration
- Lenovo Rack platforms (Machine Types: 7X01,7X02,7X05,7X06,7X12,7Y00,7Z01)
Known Issues:
- None
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