=========================================================== Intel Adapter Firmware Release Notes for Version 18.0.17 =========================================================== The Dell Update Package for Intel Adapter Firmware (FW-DUP) must be used to update Option ROM and EEPROM to version 18.0.17. NOTE: On systems running Linux, the base driver must be loaded for the Dell FW DUP to function correctly. NOTE: On Windows, the devices must not be disabled in Device Manager for the firmware DUP to update them. NOTE: On ESXi OS, "Intel NIC Family Version 18.0.0 ESXi Firmware Update Package" should be used. NOTE: Downgrading Intel adapter firmware to versions prior to 18.0.0 via Lifecycle Controller or iDRAC is not supported on iDRAC9 and iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller v3.00.00.00 and newer. NOTE: FW downgrade from this FW 18.0.17 to FW 16.5.20 is NOT recommended. FW downgrade using FW 16.5.20 executable package on an OS will cause following warning messages at system boot: "The driver for the device detected a new version of the NVM image than expected. Please install the most recent version of the network driver" To resolve the warning messages, use Lifecycle Controller to downgrade FW 18.0.17 to FW 16.5.20. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Do one of the following procedures to update the firmware on Intel network adapters: - Option A: OS Method 1. Run FW DUP 18.0.17 on the supported OS (Windows or Linux) 2. Reboot the system as instructed by the DUP - Option B: Lifecycle Controller Method 1. Upgrade the Lifecycle Controller firmware to version 2.15.15.15 or newer and reboot 2. Upgrade the Intel network adapters to 18.0.17 via Lifecycle Controller Note: If upgrading the Intel network adapter firmware from version 14.5.x, an AC power cycle is required after upgrading to 18.0.17. Note: If there is an attempt to upgrade the Intel network adapter firmware version to 18.0.17 via Lifecycle Controller Firmware older than 2.15.15.15, the firmware upgrade attempt may fail. ============================ AC Power Cycle Requirements ============================ When updating the firmware from 14.5.x or older, an AC power cycle is required. When updating the firmware from 15.0.x or later, an AC power cycle is not required. Exceptions: - Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X540/I350 rNDC with PBA number G14843-xxx or G59298-xxx requires an AC power cycle after firmware update from 15.5.x or older ---------------------------------------------------------- * To perform an AC power cycle, you must do the following: ---------------------------------------------------------- 1. Shut down the system if it is powered up 2. Unplug all AC power cords from the system 3. Leave the AC power cords unplugged for 15 seconds to drain power from the system 4. Plug in AC power cords to the system ====================== Software Compatibility ====================== This release of firmware supports the following Network Adapters: Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X520 Adapter Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X520-k bNDC Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X540-t Adapter Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X520/I350 rNDC Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X540/I350 rNDC Intel(R) Ethernet 10G X520 LOM Intel(R) Ethernet X520 10GbE Dual Port KX4-KR Mezz Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350 LOM Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350-t Adapter Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350-t LOM Intel(R) Gigabit I350-t LOM Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t Adapter Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t bNDC Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t Mezz Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t rNDC Intel(R) Gigabit 4P X520/I350 rNDC Intel(R) Gigabit 4P X540/I350 rNDC Intel(R) Gigabit 4P X550/I350 rNDC Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X550-t Adapter Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X550/I350 rNDC Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X550 rNDC =========================================== Release Version Information for Adapters =========================================== Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350 LOM Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350-t Adapter Intel(R) Gigabit 2P I350-t LOM Intel(R) Gigabit I350-t LOM Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t Adapter Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t bNDC Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t Mezz Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t rNDC Intel(R) Gigabit 4P X520/I350 rNDC Intel(R) Gigabit 4P X540/I350 rNDC Intel(R) Gigabit 4P X550/I350 rNDC -------------------------------------------- Intel Boot Agent 1.5.83 EFI Driver 7.4.30 Intel(R) Ethernet X520 10GbE Dual Port KX4-KR Mezz Intel(R) Ethernet 10G X520 LOM Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X520-k bNDC Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X520 Adapter Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X520/I350 rNDC Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X540-t Adapter Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X540/I350 rNDC Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X550-t Adapter Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X550/I350 rNDC Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X550 rNDC -------------------------------------------------- Intel Boot Agent 2.3.90 EFI Driver 5.8.12 Release Version Information Common ================================== iSCSI Boot ROM 3.1.13 FCoE Boot ROM 1.8.29 CLP Loader Option ROM 3.0.75 40G interface 1.0.46 ================================================== Changes from Previous FW DUP Release ================================================== Previous release: 17.5.10 Current release: 18.0.17 =================== EEPROM Images =================== Previous version: 17.5.10 Current release: 18.0.17 =================== Option ROM Changes =================== EFI Driver Previous version: 1G v7.1.07 , 10G v5.3.14 Current release: 1G v7.4.30 , 10G v5.8.12 Intel Boot Agent Previous version: 1G v1.5.78 , 10G v2.3.64 Current release: 1G v1.5.83 , 10G v2.3.90 FCoE Boot Previous version: v1.8.29 Current release: v1.8.29 iSCSI Boot Previous version: v3.0.84 Current release: v3.1.13 CLP Loader Option ROM Previous version: v3.0.59 Current release: v3.0.75 40G interface Previous version: v1.0.28 Current release: v1.0.46 =================== Enhancements =================== - Added support for Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X550/I350 rNDC - Added support for Intel(R) Gigabit 4P X550/I350 rNDC - Added support for Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 4P X550 rNDC - Blocked invalid Virtual MAC address configuration - Blocked invalid iSCSI Initiator Subnet Mask values - Improved the description of which power modes the Wake on LAN setting applies to - Created the ability to restore default values on settings in F2 - Device Settings - Restored the ability to use optics modules that had been usable with FW v17.0.x but were later not usable with FW v17.5.x =================== Fixes =================== - Virtual MAC Address can be configured on Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X550-t Adapter with I/O Identity Optimization enabled - The 2nd, 3rd and 4th FCoE WWPN target can be configured on Intel(R) X520 adapters with I/O Identity Optimization enabled - iSCSI Initiator and Target parameter can be configured on Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X550-t Adapter with I/O Identity Optimization is enabled - Fixed problem with Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X550-t Adapter intermittently linking at 1G instead of 10G when connected to Dell Force10 S4820T 10GBase-T Network Switch - Fixed problem with firmware update failures that occurred with v18.0.16 on configurations including multiple Intel(R) adapters =================== Known Issues =================== - Downgrading firmware using FW-DUP v17.5.10 on an Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X550-t Adapter may report an error Workaround: Perform an AC power cycle and execute the downgrade again using FW-DUP v17.5.10. 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