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Update Broadcom driver

This task applies to the following:
  • Dell 610 platform Grass Valley servers with 9.x base image.
Do not do this task if:
  • In Device manager under Network Adapters, the Broadcom driver version is 7.0.11.0.
Do this task if:
  • In Device manager under Network Adapters, the Broadcom driver version is earlier than 7.0.11.0.
Before doing this task, procure the following file:
  • Network_Driver_2T17H_WN32_17.0.1_A00.EXE
The file is available on the Grass Valley website software download page. It is in StratusMiscellaneousSoftware2.0.zip.
This task fixes potential network and performance problems.
  1. Login to the server as Administrator.
  2. Double-click Network_Driver_2T17H_WN32_17.0.1_A00.EXE. A Dell Update Package dialog box opens.
  3. Click Install. The Broadcom Drivers and Application Management Applications wizard opens.
  4. Work through the wizard, clicking Next, I accept, and Next. The Custom Setup page opens.

  5. For each of the following nodes, click the drop-down list and select This Feature, and all sub-features, will be installed on the local hard drive:
    • SNMP
    • CIM Provider
    Note: Do not install Control Suite.
  6. Click Next and Install.
  7. If prompted to enable System TCP Chimney Offload, click Yes.
  8. Click Finish to complete the wizard. The Dell Update Package dialog box appears.
  9. Click OK.
  10. Restart the server to put changes into effect.

Next, configure fsnameservers.cfg files. This is required when updating the Broadcom driver.


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