Dell QLogic FastLinQ Network Device Firmware 08.00.30 64-bit

This release provides updated network controller firmware for the QLogic FastLinQ BCM 57xx, 578xx and 45xxx adapter series. This release should be used with the 19.3 driver family version.

Applies to

- BCM5708 TOE plus iSCSI Offload NIC
- BCM5709C Dual Port NIC without iSCSI Offload
- BCM5709C Dual Port Rack Mezzanine Card
- BCM5709S Dual Port SERDES Mezzanine Card for Blade Systems
- BCM5709S Quad Port SERDES Noble MC
- BCM95708C PCI-E NIC
- BCM95709 iSCSI Offload Dual Port NIC
- BCM95709C 10/100/1000BASET Quad Port NIC
- Dual Port 10Gb Ethernet (BCM57810S) LOM
- Dual Port 10Gb Ethernet (BCM57810S) LOM (FC430)
- M710HD Quad Port 1Gig 5709 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.