Dell QLogic FastLinQ Network Device Firmware 08.07.25 Download

Posted at November 21, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

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Device Name	Dell QLogic FastLinQ Network Device Firmware 08.07.25
Category	Firmware
Manufacturer	Other
File Size	10.7 MB
Supported OS	Windows 2008 ,Windows Server 2012

Dell QLogic FastLinQ Network Device Firmware 08.07.25 Description

This release provides updated network controller firmware for the QLogic FastLinQ (BCM57xx, BCM578xx and 45xxx) Network Adapters. This release should be used with the QLogic family version 20.0.0 device drivers.

Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- In the presence of heavy broadcast traffic, 57800 LOM adapter keeps continuously attempting PXE boot and eventually fails with PXE- E63 error.
- When verifying storage targets in RACADM the info does match up with CMC view
- Change Max PF MSI-X Vector configuration in preboot options from 0 .. 64 to 17..32
- On M630 running ESXi5.5 U2 with BCM57810 mezz adapter connected to MXL blade switch, the interface duplex setting will be sometimes incorrectly displayed as half duplex.
- On M620 running ESXi with BCM57810 adapter, sometimes scsi aborts could lead to system crash (PSOD).
- iDRAC-ICEE:Unable to obtain DHCP IP on Shared Lom with Qlogice NXII NIC
- Qlogic 57810 and Force10 S3048 switch combo produce CRC errors with iSCSI Read at 9000 MTU
- 57840 CMM reset configuration to default and LC default settings do not reset all values to default
- With 578xx adatpers, if the number of MSI-X vectors is set to 2 in preboot configuration menu, no Network Adapter found after booting to OS.
- Qlogic Banner Message timeout value couldn't set to 15(no delay).
- iDrac IP lossing while updating FW from N-1 to N when idrac is in shared mode

Enhancements:

- Added support for QLogic FastLinQ 25G 45xxx Ethernet Adapters

Applies to

- BCM5709C Dual Port NIC without iSCSI Offload 
- BCM5709S Dual Port SERDES Mezzanine Card for Blade Systems
- BCM57711 Dual Port KX4 Noble MC
- BCM95709 iSCSI Offload Dual Port NIC
- BCM95709C 10/100/1000BASET Quad Port NIC
- BCM957711 10G SFP+ Dual Port NIC
- Dual Port 10Gb Ethernet (BCM57810S) LOM
- Dual Port 10Gb Ethernet (BCM57810S) LOM (FC430)
- M710HD Dual Port 10Gig 57712 NDC
- QLogic 57800S Quad Port 2, 1GB x 2, 10Gb rNDC Base-T
- QLogic 57800S Quad Port 2, 1GB x 2, 10Gb rNDC SFP+/DA
- QLogic 57810S Dual 10GE PCIe Standup Base-T CNA
- QLogic 57810S Dual 10GE PCIe Standup SFP+/DA CNA
- QLogic 57810S-k Dual Port 10Gb bMezz KR CNA
- QLogic 57810S-K Dual Port 10Gb bNDC KR CNA
- QLogic 57840S Quad Port 10GB rNDC SFP+/DA
- QLogic 57840S-K Quad Port 10Gb bNDC KR CNA

Installation instructions

Dell Update Package Instructions
Download
1. Click Download Now to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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