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Release and Change History








Bundle Release Information:
Targeted Server Family (Machine Type): ThinkSystem SR655 V3 (7D9E, 7D9F)
Targeted Operating System: SLES15SP4
YUM Repository Build Date: 2024_05_10

YUM Repository Release Version: Kahoolawe

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


Release History:

Release Change History Documents

Intel Networking Adapter/Device Firmware



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Intel v28.2 Network FW Update Release for Windows
Release date = 08/01/2023
Package Version: net-9.30-6.2-1.3450.0
===========================================================================

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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Versions:

1) The following X710/XXV710 images are at NVM 9.30 level.
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         Device                         Boot ROM (Option ROM)  Firmware (Etrack ID)
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    ThinkSystem XXV710-DA2                       1.3450                 8000EE21
    ThinkSystem X710-T2L PCIe                    1.3450                 8000EE1A
    ThinkSystem X710-T2L OCP                     1.3450                 8000EE20
    ThinkSystem X710-T4L PCIe                    1.3450                 8000EE1F
    ThinkSystem X710-T4L OCP                     1.3450                 8000EE19


2) NVMUPDATE tool updated to 1.39.71.0 to support new config version.


This update supports Lenovo ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile products.

Important Note:  If you choose to install the nvmupdate64e utility manually, please ensure that you install
version 1.39.71.0 or newer.

Earlier versions of nvmupdate64e tool may not be not compatible or include all latest supported features.

New features:
  - Support RHEL8.8/9.2, SLES 15.5

  - Get Link Status AQC response when SFP module is not initialized.

    Description:
    If the Get Link Status AQC is sent when the SFP module is not
    initialized yet, the link can be lost.

    When the SFP module is not initialized yet, FW will try again in a
    reasonable timeout.

Bug fixes:
  - IPS: 00840914 - [PA_IO Agile-Sprint202310_BDC_Storage_flex]SRIOV
    enable/disable both can do SRIOV features

    Description:
    OS can still create SRIOV VFs when the adapter HII already disables SRIOV
    in the BIOS

    Fix:
    Correctly set SR-IOV Control Capable bit for Lenovo images.

  - IPS: 00831248 - XXV710 VPD info question

    Description:
    lspci -s BUS:Device.Function -vvv command to check VPD info, but it
    can't show out the VPD info

    Fix:
    Enable VPD bit in NVM image

  - IPS: 00769725 - [Hakuba] Abnormal cable plug (unplug) event on port 2
    and 3 with Intel X710-T4L

    Description:
    Port2 and port3 of X710-T4L PCIE cannot display event in audit log and
    link status/speed in inventory when plug/unplug the cable.

    Fix:
    There are missing MCTP link status changes as mixed PF no. with port
    no. in the MCTP Link Status change handler, and overflowing PLDM queue
    with RDE events that were classified as Big Event.

    Map Port No. to the corresponding PF and continue, add additional
    condition to disable unplanned eventReceiver physical address change.
    Disable RDE events in the presence of asynchronous MCTP implementation
    without polling for Big Events

    Note: it may still occur in loopback mode.

  - Resolved an issue where a rare PCI speed degradation with Gen3 to Gen2
    was seen during extensive link tests after a reset is caused by a core
    reset on an ICX-D platform.

  - Resolved an issue where during a write, with http PATCH method
    triggered, the LLDP Disable Valid bit was ignored, which resulted in a
    skip of write in all scenarios instead of just for the same LLLDP
    Enabled value.

  - Resolved an issue where if BMC bonding was disabled, NCSI mode was set
    to a Manual Switch Mode (depending on the platform), and BMC share port
    has changed before doing a power cycle, recovery mode would occur.
    Other prerequisites include disabled WOL, disabled LLDP, enabled PXE no
    drop, and disabled auto power-on after power loss (in BIOS).

  - Fixed an issue where the processing port id was always the same as the
    mac address

  - Previously, the addition of PCIe re-timers added to the total channel
    latency causing replay timer timeout correctable errors.

  - Resolved an issue where PLDM type MCTP packets were not accepted due to
    missing configuration for PCIe VDM


Release net-9.2-6.2-1.3357.0 includes the following updates:
==============================================================
New features:
  - Defines the IID (Instance IDs) field in the NC-SI packet's header,
    which is used to match responses to requests and to differentiate
    between new and retried commands.

    Description:
    According to the spec, If the IID of the current command is the same as
    the previous command's IID, the command is a "Retried Command" and the
    FW shall return the response of previous command (should be done
    without re-executing the command). When the IID is different than from
    the previous command, the command is executed.

    The NC-SI spec is unclear on if the incoming commands IID is compared
    to the IID of the previous command received on the same channel,
    package or device. This feature defines a transfer to maintaining a
    single buffer for the last NC-SI command received on the device per
    transmitting interface.


Bug fixes:
  - XXV710DA2 adapter intermittently lose link when doing DC power cycle test

    Description:
    XXV710DA2 adapter intermittently lose link when doing DC power cycle
    test, this can be reproduced in about 200 DC cycle.

    Fix:
    When the FW starts to run, the gearbox has to be initialized and
    configuration needs to be downloaded from the NVM and applied. If one
    of the operation fails the FW will try again (several times). In this
    case the configuration failed with the error which was not covered.
    Error handling extended in the code to cover all cases

  - Package Port Control command with Port Control equals 0x1 works like
    reset if link is already up

    Description:
    In Campbell Pond, send Package Port Control Command to disable the
    port, send command to enable it, then send command to enable it again.
    The port is down instead of up.

    Fix:
    Added link status check in package command.

  - Link Status Change AEN event is not send after link down

    Description:
    Sending AEN Enable command with Link Status Change equals true, then
    sending Port Control Command with Port Control field equals 0x0 -
    disable. There is no event after link down.

    Fix:
    Changed event rejection condition to response.

  - After running reboot 123 times with qtest, slot4 (X710-T2L) shows an error

    Description:
    Used qtest ro run reboot 123 times, xcc web appears: PCIe Correctable
    Error Threshold limit has been exceeded at Segment 0x0000 Bus 0xA8
    Device 0x00 Function 0x01.

    Fix:
    Adjust the replay timer timeout value for different scenarios.


Release net-9.0-6.0-1.3266.0 includes the following updates:
==============================================================
New features:
  - Windows 10,11 support for X710-T2L/T4L and XXV710
  - Support RHEL8.6/9.0, SLES 15SP4


Bug fixes:
  - 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.


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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  and other countries.

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  and other countries.

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  of others.


4.0 Disclaimer
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