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 v27.6 Network FW Update Release for Linux (For Linux)


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Intel v27.6 Network FW Update Release for Linux
Release date = 06/24/2022
Package Version: net-9.0-6.0-1.3266.0-4
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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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This release includes the following updates:
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New features:
  - Windows 10,11 support for X710-T2L/T4L and XXV710
  - Support RHEL8.6/9.0, SLES 15SP4


Bug fixes:
  - IPS: 00685894 - I210 Option Rom Request

    Description:
    Lenovo required support for specific 4-part ID, additional HII fields
    in "NIC Configuration" menu for I210 AT, remove "Device Level
    Configuration" and "iSCSI Configuration" fields

    Fix:
    Added and removed corresponding fields.

  - IPS: 00729600 - XXV710 Link issues

    Description:
    While DC power cycle, the port maybe lose the link

    Fix:
    When the FW starts to run, retry to configure the Retimer in case of
    error.

1) The following X710/XXV710/I710 images are at NVM 9.0 level with 1.3266.0 PREBOOT.
   - X710-DA4 ML2 NVM
   - X710-DA2 ML2 NVM
   - System x and ThinkSystem X710-DA2 NVM
   - ThinkSystem X710-T4 NVM
   - ThinkSystem X710-DA4 NVM
   - ThinkSystem X710-T2L PCIe NVM
   - ThinkSystem X710-T2L OCP NVM
   - ThinkSystem X710-T4L PCIe NVM
   - ThinkSystem X710-T4L OCP NVM
   - ThinkSystem X710-T2L Internal Lock OCP NVM
   - ThinkSystem XXV710-DA2 NVM
   - Intel I710-T4L 1G 4-Port RJ45 OCP NVM
   - Intel I710-T4L 1G 4-Port RJ45 PCIe NVM

   The following X710 images are at NVM 8.70 level with 1.3218.0 PREBOOT.
   - X710-DA2 ML2 NVM

   The other X710/XXV710 are at NVM 8.60 level with 1.3141.0 PREBOOT.

2) All X722 NVM images are at NVM 6.0 level with 1.3266.0 PREBOOT.
   All these NVM images are with LLDP Agent disabled.

3) X550 NVM images are at NVM 3.60 level with 1.3141.0 PREBOOT.

4) PREBOOT 1.3218.0 update for I340, I350 adapters.
   PREBOOT 1.3141.0 update for X520, X540 adapters.
   PREBOOT 1.3282.0 update for I210 adapters.


5) NVMUPDATE tool updated to 1.39.5.5 to support new config version.

6) 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.

7) With v27.1 release, add support for new SKUs:

  - ThinkSystem Intel X710-T2L 10GBASE-T 2-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter
  - ThinkSystem Intel X710-T4L 10GBASE-T 4-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter
  - ThinkSystem Intel X710-T4L 10GBASE-T 4-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter
  - ThinkSystem Intel X710-T2L 10GBASE-T 2-port Internal Lock OCP Ethernet Adapter
  - ThinkSystem Intel I350 1GbE RJ45 4-port Internal Lock OCP Ethernet Adapter

8) With v27.3 release:
- FW/NVM updates for X722, X710, XXV710, I710 and X550 based products.

  Add support for new SKUs:
  - Intel I710-T4L 1G 4-Port RJ45 OCP Ethernet Adapter
  - Intel I710-T4L 1G 4-Port RJ45 PCIe Ethernet Adapter
  - Intel(R) Ethernet I210-T1 LOM

Note on Firmware Recovery Mode:

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

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Intel Network RHEL8 Drivers 27.6-2 (For Rhel)


Intel Linux device drivers package update

Intel E810 Device Driver ice for RHEL8
Driver version 1.9.11

Intel X710, XXV710, I710, and X722 Device Driver i40e for RHEL8
Driver version 2.20.12

Intel X520, X540, and X550 Device Driver ixgbe for RHEL8
Driver version 5.16.5

Intel I210, I340, I350 Device Driver igb for RHEL8
Driver version 5.11.4

This release supports RHEL8.3, 8.4, 8.5 and 8.6.


Change History:

This update package contains the Intel Linux Ethernet device drivers.

Change information from previous release:

Driver     This release level     Previous release level
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ice        1.9.11                 1.8.8
i40e       2.20.12                2.19.3
ixgbe      5.16.5                 5.14.6 
igb        5.11.4                 5.9.3
irdma      1.9.30                 1.8.46


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-27.6-2], Build ID [27.6-2]
Release date:   [07/27/2022]
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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:

- This release includes updated igb, ixgbe, i40e and ice drivers for RH8 support.


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5.0 Enhancements
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  ENHANCEMENT:
  

- Latest igb, ixgbe, i40e and ice drivers for supporting RHEL8.3, 8.4, 8.5 and 8.6. 

- 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 SLDPK 1.25.

- SUP package name is added with "net-" to version field.

- With this release, there are new driver levels across igb, ixgbe, i40e, ice.

- Also, new irdma driver is provided replacing older i40iw driver.


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6.0 Other Changes
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  CHANGE:
  
- Include support for new Think System Intel I350 1GbE RJ45 4-port OCP Ethernet Adapter.

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

- Packaging update to support RHEL8.3, 8.4, 8.5 and 8.6.

- Packaged with Lenovo's SLDPK 1.25.

- Replace older RDMA i40iw driver with newer irdma driver.

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7.0 Limitations
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  LIMITATION:

Per the OFED_4.17-1-release_notes, RHEL8 OS support for RDMA/IWARP is dependent on
Red Hat's OFED OS release.

Lenovo Data Center Group Linux OS Support Home Page

linux.lenovo.com