ThinkSystem Intel X710-T2L 10GBASE-T 2-port OCP Ethernet Adapter	Device Product Guide	Part Number: 4XC7A08278 Feature Code: na
PCIe Sub Vendor ID: 0x8086 PCIe Sub Device ID: 0x000F

Intel v25.5 Network FW Update Release for Linux (For Linux)


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Intel v25.5 Network FW Update Release for Linux
Release date = 11/20/2020
Package Version: net-8.15-5.10-1.2890.0-all-24
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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) All X722 NVM images are at NVM 5.10 level with 1.2890.0 PREBOOT.
   All these NVM images are with LLDP Agent disabled.
   
2) All ThinkSystem X710/XXV710 and X710-DA4 ML2 are at NVM 8.15 level with 1.2890.0 PREBOOT, all ThinkServer
   X710 images are at NVM 8.15 level with 1.2789.0 PREBOOT except the X710-DA2 ML2 adapter stays at NVM 6.1
   level.

3) X550 NVM images are at NVM 3.15 level with 1.2890.0 PREBOOT.

4) PREBOOT 1.2789.0 update for I340, I350, X520, X540 adapters.

5) PREBOOT 1.2203.0, and newer, adds new HII setting feature for LLDP Agent for X722, XXV710,
   and X710 products, with persistent LLDP support, and also enhancement for proper Activity LED behaviors.

6) This update package also provides NVMUPDATE status log out to log file and display screen
   for better end user experience.

7) Include latest X722 FW update to properly identify dummy device 37CC when running X722 NVM update
   in applicable systems that are operated with empty PHY card slot(s).

8) Include a FW fix for preventing any port link flap from system AC power cycle or re-initialization.

9) Add persistent LLDP support for X710/XXV710/X722 products.

10) Fix a BMC share port issue with latest NVM image for the X710-DA2 ML2 adapter.

11) Enhancement to the FW/NVM fix for the X710, XXV710, and X722 products for the BMC No-Drop-Mode issue.

12) Add RC codes mapping support for some Intel's RCs to Lenovo's RCs.

13) Add Firmware Recovery Mode for X722, X710, XXV710, and X550 products.

14) PREBOOT 1.2203.0, and newer, includes BME fix for FW update.

15) NVMUPDATE tool updated to 1.34.22.6 to include proper IOMEM support for update in Linux.

16) Add support for new ThinkSystem Intel I350 1GbE RJ45 4-port OCP Ethernet Adapter.

17) Add support for new ThinkSystem Intel X710-T2L 10GBASE-T 2-port OCP Ethernet Adapter.

18) Include ThinkSystem SE350 X722 in this package.

19) PREBOOT FLB 1.2766.0 release provides the following updates:
    a. I350-T4 OCP 3.0 card is correctly identified as an OCP 3.0 card form factor, instead of ML2.
    b. Allow LLDP setting to work via OneCLI OOB configuration (UCM) besides the UEFI HII setting option,
       for X710/XXV710 products including X710-T2L OCP 3.0 adapter.
    For X710/XXV710 adapters, to pick up PREBOOT 1.2766.0 update, please pick up the v25.3 UTL (CD) release
    and run OROM update via /APPS/BOOTUTIL.

20) With the X710-T2L OCP 3.0 adapter, note that:

a. If you install and run this adapter in Lenovo's AMD-based SR635 or SR655 system, in RHEL7 or RHEL8 OS.
b. And if you plan to run Intel BOOTUTIL tool in the OS with Intel iqvlinux driver.
c. Then first, during system boot, you need to go into System BIOS and set IOMMU to disabled. Or restart the system and
   go to System BIOS and set IOMMU to disabled.
d. Then Intel BOOTUTIL in Linux, with iqvlinux, should be functional and you can read OROM content for both ports.
e. If you have IOMMU enabled in the System BIOS, then you can only read the OROM content for the second port and first
   port. The firt port would be displayed for Flash Firmware as "Flash Unknown".

NOTE that this is ONLY with AMD-based SR635/SR655 systems, and also ONLY with RHEL7 and RHEL8.

21) New with this release:

- Add support for Intel E810 adapter products with Lenovo:
  ThinkSystem Intel E810-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter
  ThinkSystem Intel E810-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter

- FW/NVM updates for X722, X710, XXV710, and X550 based products.

- New OROM FLB 1.2890.0 release.

- Add Port Disable setting in UEFI HII with new Fw/NVM levels and new UEFI drivers from this release for
  I350, X550, X710, XXV710, X722 products.


More on Firmware Recovery Mode for item (13) above:

When a device is in Firmware Recovery mode it will not pass traffic or allow any configuration; you can only
attempt to recover the device's firmware. A device will enter Firmware Recovery mode if it detects a problem
that requires the firmware to be reprogrammed.

Resolving Firmware Recovery Mode Issues:

If your device is in Firmware Recovery mode you can restore it to factory defaults using the latest NVM
Update Package. Download the latest NVM Update Package from your vendor's support website and follow
the instructions in it.

*** NOTES:

- Before initiating device recovery, the integrity of the host operating system, device drivers
and firmware utilities must be verified and reinstalled if necessary. Fully functional operating
system, device drivers and tools are required for device recovery.

- AC power cycle your system even if the instructions do not indicate that an AC power cycle is required.
A power cycle is required to enable the device to restore and reload critical device settings to enable recovery.
To perform an AC power cycle, do the following:

a. Shut down the system if it is powered up.
b. Unplug all AC power cords from the system.
c. Leave the AC power cords unplugged for 15 seconds to allow the system power supply to discharge completely.
d. Plug in AC power cords to the system.

- Firmware Recovery Mode Errors and Messages:

When a device is in Firmware Recovery mode, the device drivers and preboot software and utilities may log or
display messages such as the following:

a. Firmware recovery mode detected. Limiting functionality.
Refer to the Intel(R) Ethernet Adapters and Devices User Guide for details on firmware recovery mode.
b. Firmware recovery mode detected. Initialization failed.
c. Firmware recovery mode detected. Limiting functionality.
d. PXE-E0C: Firmware recovery mode detected. Initialization failed.


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.

Lenovo Data Center Group Linux OS Support Home Page

linux.lenovo.com

Intel Network SLES12 Drivers 25.5.0 (For Sles)


Intel Linux device drivers package update

Intel E8110 Device Driver ice for SLES12
Driver version 1.1.4

Intel X710, XXV710, and X722 Device Driver i40e for SLES12
Driver version 2.12.6

Intel X520, X540, and X550 Device Driver ixgbe for SLES12
Driver version 5.8.1_1

Intel I340, I350 Device Driver igb for SLES12
Driver Version 5.3.6

SLES12 support includes SLES12 SP5.


Change History:

This update package contains the Intel Linux Ethernet device drivers.

These include:

ice 1.1.4  ( E810 products )

i40e 2.12.6  ( X710, XXV710, X722 products )

ixgbe 5.8.1_1  ( X520, X540, X550 products )

igb 5.3.6  ( I340, I350 products )


Change information from previous release:

Driver     This release level     Previous release level
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ice        1.1.4                  N/A

ixgbe      5.8.1_1                5.6.5_1

i40e       2.12.6                 2.10.19.81

igb        5.3.6                  5.3.5.42
   

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 [net-25.3.0], Build ID [net-25.3.0] [Initial]
Release date:   [9/29/2020]
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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


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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:

- Update SLES12.5 support with new i40e 2.12.6 and irdma driver 1.0.13. 

- Include support for Intel I350 1GbE RJ45 4-port OCP Ethernet Adapter.

- Include for ThinkSystem Intel X710-T2L 10GBASE-T 2-port OCP Ethernet Adapter.

- This release is with latest SUSE SLES12 RPM packaging.

- This build includes linkage support for SAP HANA platform.

- Packaged with latest Lenovo Linux device drivers packaging spec 1.25.

- SUP package name has "net-" added to the version field.

- All drivers are SUSE certified and signed.

- Updated igb and ixgbe drivers for SLES15.2.

- Latest update with this 25.3.0 release: 
  Add ice 1.1.4 driver support for Intel E810 products with Lenovo.


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6.0 Other Changes
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  CHANGE:

- Update SLES12 SP5 support with new i40e 2.12.6 driver and irdma 1.0.13 driver.

- Include support for Intel I350 1GbE RJ45 4-port OCP Ethernet Adapter.

- Include for ThinkSystem Intel X710-T2L 10GBASE-T 2-port OCP Ethernet Adapter.

- Update igb and ixgbe drivers to 5.3.6 and 5.8.1_1.

- Latest update with this 25.3.0 release: 
  Add ice 1.1.4 driver support for Intel E810 products with Lenovo.


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7.0 Limitations
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  LIMITATION:

  List each limitation associated with this release.

  i40iw is not officially supported for SLES12.5. 
  Support is with idrma driver provided with this release.

Lenovo Data Center Group Linux OS Support Home Page

linux.lenovo.com