Release Notes
Limitations on updating firmware on Broadcom and QLogic adapters using iDRAC interfaces such
as WS-MAN, RACADM, iDRAC GUI, and Lifecycle Controller UI:
o
Rollback of Broadcom NetXtreme I to 7.10.X and QLogic BCM57xx and BCM57xxx
Ethernet adapters to 7.12.X from the iDRAC GUI may result in failure of rollback to
7.12.X.
o
Updating Broadcom NetXtreme I to 7.10.X and QLogic BCM57xx and BCM57xxx
Ethernet adapters to 7.12.7 results in updating both Broadcom NetXtreme I and QLogic
BCM57xx and BCM57xxx to 7.10.X.
o
Downgrading to version 7.10.X on a system with Broadcom NetXtreme I 7.10.X and
QLogic BCM57xx and BCM57xxx Ethernet adapters 7.12.X results in displaying the
QLogic BCM57xx and BCM57xxx Ethernet adapters rollback version as NULL even
though it is updated to 7.10.X.
o
Repository updates to Broadcom NetXtreme I and QLogic BCM57xx and BCM57xxx
Ethernet adapters works only with iDRAC version 2.10.10.10 or later.
o
QLogic BCM57xx and BCM57xxx adapters may be displayed as Broadcom or QLogic
depending on the interface used such RACADM or WS-MAN.
•
Part replacement feature is not supported for PCIe SSD devices.
Security - Fixes
Multiple security updates.
Security - Important Notes
None.
Security - Known Issues
None.
iDRAC - Installation
Installation Instructions
•
From the Windows host operating system (managed node), run the Dell Update Package for
Windows and follow the instructions on the update wizard.
•
From the Linux host operating system (managed node), run the Dell Update Package for Linux
from the shell prompt. Follow the instructions displayed on the console.
•
From the management station, remotely update the firmware using the iDRAC8 web interface:
1. Extract the firmware image self-extracting file to the management station.
2. Open the iDRAC8 web interface using a supported web browser.
3. Log in as administrator.
4. Go to Overview -> iDRAC Settings -> Update and Rollback -> Update. The Firmware Update
page is displayed.
5. Click Browse, select the .d7 firmware image file that you extracted (step 1), or the Dell Update
Package (DUP) for Windows, and click Upload.
6. Wait for the upload to complete. After the upload is completed, the Update Details section displays
the firmware file uploaded to iDRAC and the status.