Intel v24.1 Network FW Update Release for Linux (For Linux)




Intel Linux device drivers package update

Intel X710, XXV710, and X722 Device Driver i40e for RHEL7
Driver version 2.9.21

Intel X520, X540, and X550 Device Driver ixgbe for RHEL7
Driver version 5.6.1_1

Intel I340, I350 Device Driver igb for RHEL7
Driver Version 5.3.5.36

RHEL7 support includes RHEL7.6.


Change History:

This update package contains the Intel Linux Ethernet device drivers.

These include:

i40e 2.9.21  ( X710, XXV710, X722 products )

ixgbe 5.6.1_1  ( X520, X540, X550 products )

igb 5.3.5.36  ( I340, I350 products )


Change information from previous release:

Driver     This release level     Previous release level
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ixgbe      5.6.1_1                5.6.0.5

i40e       2.9.21                 2.8.43

igb        5.3.5.36               inbox

   
This release supports all Intel Ethernet products across Lenovo ThinkSystem, ThinkAgile, System x, 
and ThinkServer server platforms.


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 [24.1-b], Build ID [24.1-b] [Initial]
Release date:   [07/18/2019]
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1.0 Overview
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List products and OS Versions supported with this version of the update as 
appropriate.

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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  FIX: 
  None

  Security incident: LEN-xxxx


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4.0 Other Fixes
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  FIX: 
  
- Fix for "kernel panic when unplugging cable from a XXV710 Ethernet adapter".

- Fix a VF to VM attachment issue with i40e when run with i40evf or iavf driver.

- Fix an issue with Secure Boot/IOMEM=Strict Enabled setting when running FW or PREBOOT update.
  

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5.0 Enhancements
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  ENHANCEMENT:
  

- Support latest X722, XXV710, and X710 NVMs with v24.1 SW release.

- This release is with latest Red Hat RPM packaging.

- This build includes linkage support for SAP HANA platform.

- Packaged with latest Lenovo Linux device drivers packaging spec 1.23.


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6.0 Other Changes
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  CHANGE:
  

- Add igb out of box driver support besides i40e and ixgbe.

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7.0 Limitations
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  LIMITATION:

  List each limitation associated with this release.