Software Packages and Installation
NetXtreme-E User’s Manual
February 26, 2018 • NetXtreme-E-UG100
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Firmware Update
The NIC firmware can be updated using one of the following methods:
•
Using the Dell Update Package (DUP) when the system is in the OS booted state. This method only
applies to the Windows and Linux operating systems.
•
Using the Dell iDRAC – Lifecycle Controller. This method can be used regardless of the operating system.
If the system is running VMware, use the Lifecycle Controller to upgrade the firmware.
Refer to product support page at
http://www.dell.com/support
Dell Update Package
Refer to the following sections to use the Dell Update Package (DUP):
Windows
Broadcom NetXtreme-E series controller firmware can be upgraded using the Dell DUP package. The
executable is provided in standard Windows x64 executable format. Double-click on the file to execute it.
DUP packages can be downloaded from
http://support.dell.com
Linux
The Dell Linux DUP is provided in
x86_64
executable format. Use the standard Linux
chmod
to update the
execute permission and run the executable. Refer to the following example:
1.
Login to Linux.
2.
scp
or
cp
the DUP executable on to file system. A typical example is:
cp /var/run/media/usb/Network_Firmware_<version>.BIN /root/
3.
Execute the following command:
chmod 755 Network_Firmware_<version>.BIN
4.
Execute the following command:
./Network_Firmware_<version>.BIN
A reboot is needed to activate the new firmware.
