* RECOMMENDED * Emulex(BRCM) Fibre Channel over Ethernet driver for VMware vSphere 6.7 By downloading, you agree to the terms and conditions of the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Software License Agreement.
Note: Some software requires a valid warranty, current Hewlett Packard Enterprise support contract, or a license fee. | Type: | Software - Storage Fibre Channel and Fibre Channel Over Ethernet | | Version: | 2019.03.03(25 Jul 2019) | | Operating System(s): | VMware vSphere 6.7 | | Multi-part download | | File name: | cp040416.compsig (2.0 KB) | | File name: | cp040416.zip (1.1 MB) |
VMware vSphere 6.7 Fibre Channel over Ethernet Driver kit for HPE Emulex(BRCM) Converged Network Adapters Prerequisites:
Please consult SPOCK for a list of supported configurations available at the following link: Beginning with software release 11.2, Fibre Channel (LightPulse) adapters and Converged Network adapters (OneConnect) have independent software kits. It is highly recommended that you review the Broadcom Software Kit Migration User Guide for more detailed information regarding this change. To obtain the guide: - Go to http://www.hpe.com/support/manuals
- Using the HPE model number as your guide, enter the adapter model number in the Search products box, and then click >>.
This document provides special instructions and considerations for using the driver kits for FC and CNA adapters. Special cases include those in which pre-11.2 (original) drivers and applications are replaced by the new 11.2 drivers and applications, and cases in which inbox drivers are replaced by the new 11.2 out-of-box (OOB) drivers. If the server contains only CNA adapters and lpfc driver is already been installed, post the new driver update, please remove the lpfc driver using the following command: #esxcli software vib remove lpfc To ensure the integrity of your download, HPE recommends verifying your results with the following SHA-256 Checksum values: | 9712c3d5c75daf20560bb9b49f6f4ab1fa37b84a51dd6b8cf51adf35b7a90bca | cp040416.zip | | d5ea031931cbce8a639b488ef785be07d9795838c05c5e58e063ca30c2e982a4 | cp040416.compsig |
Reboot Requirement:
Reboot is required after installation for updates to take effect and hardware stability to be maintained. Installation:
To use Smart Update Manager from the Service Pack for ProLiant: Remote Online, if the component is supported by SUM but is not yet part of an SPP: - Download the appropriate Service Pack for ProLiant
- Add the component to the Service Pack for ProLiant
- Mount the Service Pack for ProLiant on a remote server running Windows or Linux that has a network connection to the ESXi host to be updated
- Run Smart Update Manager via launch_sum.bat for Windows or launch_sum.sh for Linux
- Add the ESXi host to be updated as a remote target/node
- Enter the IP or DNS address of the ESXi host to be updated
- Enter the ESXi host credentials (root or administrator username and password)
- For Smart Update Manager 6.0 and newer, select both the Additional Package with the added component and the Service Pack for ProLiant Baseline on the node Inventory page.
- Follow Smart Update Manager Steps and complete the firmware update.
- Refer to the Service Pack for ProLiant Documentation for detailed instructions at: www.hpe.com/servers/spp/download
To update the driver using VMware tools: - Unzip this HPE component to extract the driver offline bundle
- Use VMware Vsphere Update Manager(VUM) or esxcli commands to install the offline bundle.
- Refer to VMware documentation for information on Vsphere Update Manager(VUM) and the esxcli commands
End User License Agreements:
HPE Software License Agreement v1
Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience. Important:
This component is intended to be used by HPE applications. It is a zip that contains the same driver deliverable available from the vmware.com and the HPE vibsdepot.hpe.com webpages, plus an HPE specific CPXXXX.xml file. Beginning with software release 11.2, Fibre Channel (LightPulse) adapters and Converged Network adapters (OneConnect) have independent software kits. It is highly recommended that you review the Broadcom Software Kit Migration User Guide for more detailed information regarding this change. To obtain the guide: - Go to http://www.hpe.com/support/manuals
- Using the HPE model number as your guide, enter the adapter model number in the Search products box, and then click >>.
This document provides special instructions and considerations for using the driver kits for FC and CNA adapters. Special cases include those in which pre-11.2 (original) drivers and applications are replaced by the new 11.2 drivers and applications, and cases in which inbox drivers are replaced by the new 11.2 out-of-box (OOB) drivers. If the server contains only CNA adapters and lpfc driver is already been installed, post the new driver update, please remove the lpfc driver using the following command: #esxcli software vib remove lpfc Supported Devices and Features:
This component is supported on following Emulex Converged Network Adapters: XE100 Series: - HP StoreFabric CN1200E Dual Port Converged Network Adapter
- HP FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port 650FLB Adapter
- HP FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port 650M Adapter
- HPE StoreFabric CN1200E-T Adapter
Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience. Fixed the following: - Servers do not complete the process to connect to OneConnectManager Management Host On Windows 2008/ 2012 and 2016
This component is intended to be used by HPE applications. It is a zip that contains the same driver deliverable available from the vmware.com and the HPE vibsdepot.hpe.com webpages, plus an HPE specific CPXXXX.xml file. Beginning with software release 11.2, Fibre Channel (LightPulse) adapters and Converged Network adapters (OneConnect) have independent software kits. It is highly recommended that you review the Broadcom Software Kit Migration User Guide for more detailed information regarding this change. To obtain the guide: - Go to http://www.hpe.com/support/manuals
- Using the HPE model number as your guide, enter the adapter model number in the Search products box, and then click >>.
This document provides special instructions and considerations for using the driver kits for FC and CNA adapters. Special cases include those in which pre-11.2 (original) drivers and applications are replaced by the new 11.2 drivers and applications, and cases in which inbox drivers are replaced by the new 11.2 out-of-box (OOB) drivers. If the server contains only CNA adapters and lpfc driver is already been installed, post the new driver update, please remove the lpfc driver using the following command: #esxcli software vib remove lpfc Version:2019.03.03 (25 Jul 2019) Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience. Fixed the following: - Servers do not complete the process to connect to OneConnectManager Management Host On Windows 2008/ 2012 and 2016
.Updated to Driver version 12.0.1216.4 (2 Apr 2019) Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience. Fixed the following: - Added workaround to reduce the race probability in Input Output Device Management (IODM).
- VMWare vSphere 6.7 Update 1 becomes unresponsive to commands like “esxtop” and “esxcli storage core adapter list” after vmkfstool bus and target reset.
- Fixed Purple Screen of Death (PSOD) Triggered by assert that when destroying a Slab and there was still one object not released.
Added support for VMWare vSphere 6.7 Update 1. Updated to Driver version 12.0.1211.0 (27 Nov 2018) Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience. Updated to Driver version 12.0.1115.0 (27 Jun 2018) Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience. Updated to Driver version 12.0.1115.0 (19 Apr 2018) Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience. Initial release supporting VMware vSphere 6.7 Driver version 12.0.1113.0 | Type: | Software - Storage Fibre Channel and Fibre Channel Over Ethernet | | Version: | 2019.03.03(25 Jul 2019) | | Operating System(s): | |
DescriptionVMware vSphere 6.7 Fibre Channel over Ethernet Driver kit for HPE Emulex(BRCM) Converged Network Adapters EnhancementsInstallation InstructionsPrerequisites:
Please consult SPOCK for a list of supported configurations available at the following link: Beginning with software release 11.2, Fibre Channel (LightPulse) adapters and Converged Network adapters (OneConnect) have independent software kits. It is highly recommended that you review the Broadcom Software Kit Migration User Guide for more detailed information regarding this change. To obtain the guide: - Go to http://www.hpe.com/support/manuals
- Using the HPE model number as your guide, enter the adapter model number in the Search products box, and then click >>.
This document provides special instructions and considerations for using the driver kits for FC and CNA adapters. Special cases include those in which pre-11.2 (original) drivers and applications are replaced by the new 11.2 drivers and applications, and cases in which inbox drivers are replaced by the new 11.2 out-of-box (OOB) drivers. If the server contains only CNA adapters and lpfc driver is already been installed, post the new driver update, please remove the lpfc driver using the following command: #esxcli software vib remove lpfc To ensure the integrity of your download, HPE recommends verifying your results with the following SHA-256 Checksum values: | 9712c3d5c75daf20560bb9b49f6f4ab1fa37b84a51dd6b8cf51adf35b7a90bca | cp040416.zip | | d5ea031931cbce8a639b488ef785be07d9795838c05c5e58e063ca30c2e982a4 | cp040416.compsig |
Reboot Requirement:
Reboot is required after installation for updates to take effect and hardware stability to be maintained. Installation:
To use Smart Update Manager from the Service Pack for ProLiant: Remote Online, if the component is supported by SUM but is not yet part of an SPP: - Download the appropriate Service Pack for ProLiant
- Add the component to the Service Pack for ProLiant
- Mount the Service Pack for ProLiant on a remote server running Windows or Linux that has a network connection to the ESXi host to be updated
- Run Smart Update Manager via launch_sum.bat for Windows or launch_sum.sh for Linux
- Add the ESXi host to be updated as a remote target/node
- Enter the IP or DNS address of the ESXi host to be updated
- Enter the ESXi host credentials (root or administrator username and password)
- For Smart Update Manager 6.0 and newer, select both the Additional Package with the added component and the Service Pack for ProLiant Baseline on the node Inventory page.
- Follow Smart Update Manager Steps and complete the firmware update.
- Refer to the Service Pack for ProLiant Documentation for detailed instructions at: www.hpe.com/servers/spp/download
To update the driver using VMware tools: - Unzip this HPE component to extract the driver offline bundle
- Use VMware Vsphere Update Manager(VUM) or esxcli commands to install the offline bundle.
- Refer to VMware documentation for information on Vsphere Update Manager(VUM) and the esxcli commands
Release NotesEnd User License Agreements:
HPE Software License Agreement v1
Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience. Important:
This component is intended to be used by HPE applications. It is a zip that contains the same driver deliverable available from the vmware.com and the HPE vibsdepot.hpe.com webpages, plus an HPE specific CPXXXX.xml file. Beginning with software release 11.2, Fibre Channel (LightPulse) adapters and Converged Network adapters (OneConnect) have independent software kits. It is highly recommended that you review the Broadcom Software Kit Migration User Guide for more detailed information regarding this change. To obtain the guide: - Go to http://www.hpe.com/support/manuals
- Using the HPE model number as your guide, enter the adapter model number in the Search products box, and then click >>.
This document provides special instructions and considerations for using the driver kits for FC and CNA adapters. Special cases include those in which pre-11.2 (original) drivers and applications are replaced by the new 11.2 drivers and applications, and cases in which inbox drivers are replaced by the new 11.2 out-of-box (OOB) drivers. If the server contains only CNA adapters and lpfc driver is already been installed, post the new driver update, please remove the lpfc driver using the following command: #esxcli software vib remove lpfc Supported Devices and Features:
This component is supported on following Emulex Converged Network Adapters: XE100 Series: - HP StoreFabric CN1200E Dual Port Converged Network Adapter
- HP FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port 650FLB Adapter
- HP FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port 650M Adapter
- HPE StoreFabric CN1200E-T Adapter
FixesUpgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience. Fixed the following: - Servers do not complete the process to connect to OneConnectManager Management Host On Windows 2008/ 2012 and 2016
ImportantThis component is intended to be used by HPE applications. It is a zip that contains the same driver deliverable available from the vmware.com and the HPE vibsdepot.hpe.com webpages, plus an HPE specific CPXXXX.xml file. Beginning with software release 11.2, Fibre Channel (LightPulse) adapters and Converged Network adapters (OneConnect) have independent software kits. It is highly recommended that you review the Broadcom Software Kit Migration User Guide for more detailed information regarding this change. To obtain the guide: - Go to http://www.hpe.com/support/manuals
- Using the HPE model number as your guide, enter the adapter model number in the Search products box, and then click >>.
This document provides special instructions and considerations for using the driver kits for FC and CNA adapters. Special cases include those in which pre-11.2 (original) drivers and applications are replaced by the new 11.2 drivers and applications, and cases in which inbox drivers are replaced by the new 11.2 out-of-box (OOB) drivers. If the server contains only CNA adapters and lpfc driver is already been installed, post the new driver update, please remove the lpfc driver using the following command: #esxcli software vib remove lpfc Revision HistoryVersion:2019.03.03 (25 Jul 2019) Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience. Fixed the following: - Servers do not complete the process to connect to OneConnectManager Management Host On Windows 2008/ 2012 and 2016
.Updated to Driver version 12.0.1216.4 (2 Apr 2019) Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience. Fixed the following: - Added workaround to reduce the race probability in Input Output Device Management (IODM).
- VMWare vSphere 6.7 Update 1 becomes unresponsive to commands like “esxtop” and “esxcli storage core adapter list” after vmkfstool bus and target reset.
- Fixed Purple Screen of Death (PSOD) Triggered by assert that when destroying a Slab and there was still one object not released.
Added support for VMWare vSphere 6.7 Update 1. Updated to Driver version 12.0.1211.0 (27 Nov 2018) Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience. Updated to Driver version 12.0.1115.0 (27 Jun 2018) Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience. Updated to Driver version 12.0.1115.0 (19 Apr 2018) Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience. Initial release supporting VMware vSphere 6.7 Driver version 12.0.1113.0 |
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