Lenovo VMware ESXi Recipe for System x3500 M5 running ESXi 6.7

Server Family (Machine Type): System x3500 M5 (5464)
Server Product Guide

Targeted Operating System: VMware ESXi 6.7

Known Server Limitations/Issues and Solutions

VMware Recipe Creation Date: May 18, 2020

Lenovo VUM Repository and Custom Image

Lenovo directly provides customers bundles and images of device drivers and utilities packaged to effectively interact with VMware‘s system management tools. These management tools include: VMware Update Manager (VUM), esxcli or Power CLI.

Lenovo customized VUM bundle:
	https://vmware.lenovo.com/content/2020_02/esxi_670_custom_vibs/index.xml (provide this URL as a VUM download source)
Lenovo customized image:
	https://vmware.lenovo.com/content/2020_02/Lenovo_Custom_ISO/6.5u3 (Download page)

VMware Knowledge Database article on creating a local VUM Repo (useful to update servers without direct (or high speed connection to internet))

VMware Compatibility Guide Compliance

Lenovo and our partners certify servers and devices comply with VMware‘s compatibility requirements. In most cases, certified configurations require installation of drivers and firmware as a match pair. The tables below provide download links to obtain drivers and firmware as well as links to VMware‘s Compatibility Guide. Download links also provide access to driver/firmware release and change histroy information

System x3500 M5 Server VMware Compatibility Cerification:
	CPU Series: Intel Xeon E5-2600-v3 Series

Firmware Update Reference: Lenovo Firmware and Driver Update Best Practices

Index of supported devices
	Lenovo Part Number	Lenovo Feature Code	Lenovo Marketing Name
LOM (LAN on Motherboard)
	NA	NA	System x3500 M5, x3550 M5, x3650 M5 LOM (LAN on Motherboard)
SAS/SATA RAID controllers
	00AE938	A5ND	ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller
SAS/SATA non-RAID HBAs
	47C8675	A3YY	N2215 SAS/SATA HBA
	00AE912	A5M0	N2225 SAS/SATA HBA
	00AE916	A5M1	N2226 SAS/SATA HBA
Emulex Enternet/FCoE Adapters
	00AG580	AT7T	Emulex VFA5.2 2x10 GbE SFP+ Adapter and FCoE/iSCSI SW
	00JY830	A5UU	Emulex 10 GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter 5 Plus
	00JY820	A5UT	Emulex 10 GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter 5 Standard
Mellanox Ethernet Adapters
	00D9690	A3PM	Mellanox ConnectX- 3 10 GbE Adapter
	00D9550	A3PN	Mellanox ConnectX-3 FDR VPI IB/E Adapter
QLogic Ethernet/FCoE Adapters (NX2/FastlinQ)
	94Y5180	A4Z6	Broadcom Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x
	44T1370	A5GZ	Broadcom NetXtreme Dual Port 10GbE BastT Adapter for IBM System x
Intel Ethernet Adapters
	00AG500	A56K	Intel I350-F1 1xGbE Fiber Adapter
	00AG510	A56L	Intel I350-T2 2xGbE BaseT Adapter for IBM System x
	00AG520	A56M	Intel I350-T4 4xGbE BaseT Adapter for IBM System x
	49Y4230	5767	Intel Ethernet Dual Port Server Adapter I340-T2
	49Y4240	5768	Intel Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter I340-T4
	49Y7960	A2EC	Intel X520-DA2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x
	49Y7970	A2ED	Intel X540-T2 Dual Port 10GBase-T Adapter for IBM System x
	01DA900	AU2Y	Intel X710 2x10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x
	7ZT7A00537	AUKX	Intel X710-DA2 2x10GbE SFP+ adapter
Broadcom Ethernet Adapters (NX1/NXE)
	90Y9370	A2V4	Broadcom NetXtreme I Dual Port GbE Adapter
	90Y9352	A2V3	Broadcom NetXtreme I Quad Port GbE Adapter
Emulex Fibre Channel Adapters
	01CV830	ATZU	Emulex 16Gb Gen6 FC Single-port HBA
	01CV840	ATZV	Emulex 16Gb Gen6 FC Dual-port HBA
	81Y1655	A2W5	Emulex 16Gb FC Single-port HBA
	81Y1662	A2W6	Emulex 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA
	42D0485	3580	Emulex 8Gb FC Single-port HBA
	42D0494	3581	Emulex 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA
QLogic Fibre Channel Adapters
	01CV750	ATZB	QLogic 16Gb Enhanced Gen5 FC Single-port HBA
	01CV760	ATZC	QLogic 16Gb Enhanced Gen5 FC Dual-port HBA
	00Y3337	A3KW	Qlogic 16Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x
	00Y3341	A3KX	Qlogic 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x
	42D0501	3578	QLogic 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x
	42D0510	3579	QLogic 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x

System x3500 M5, x3550 M5, x3650 M5 LOM (LAN on Motherboard)							Lenovo Part Number: N/A
							Lenovo Feature Code: N/A
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Broadcom NX-1 Ethernet Firmware Update for Linux (For Linux)				nx1-214.0.6.2			214.0.6.2
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Broadcom NX1/NXE Ethernet VMware Drivers						20190726-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x14E4	0x1657	0x17AA	0x400E	ntg3		4.1.3.2-1vmw(INBOX)

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ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00AE938
							Lenovo Feature Code: A5ND
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	ServeRAID M5200 Series SAS/SATA Controllers update BIOS and Firmware (For Linux)				mr3.0.5200-24.21.0-0124-2			4.680.01-8514
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	VMware vSphere Native Device Driver for Lenovo RAID and ServeRAID (For VMWare)						mr3-20191128-2
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	SAS-RAID	0x1000	0x005D	0x1014	0x0455	lsi-mr3 (Non-compliant Driver)		7.710.07.00(670)
	SAS-RAID	0x1000	0x005D	0x1014	0x0455	lsiprovider (Support CIM)		50.00.V0.74

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N2215 SAS/SATA HBA Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 47C8675
N2215 SAS/SATA HBA Device Product Guide							Lenovo Feature Code: A3YY
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	BIOS/FW/UEFI Update for N2200 Series SAS/SATA HBA Controllers				n2200-16.00.04.00			16.00.04.00
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Lenovo SAS HBA Controller VMware Drivers (mpt3sas)						20190610-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	SAS	0x1000	0x0097	0x1014	0x0457	lsi-msgpt3 (Non-compliant Driver)		Not found(INBOX)
	SAS	0x1000	0x0097	0x1014	0x0457	lsiprovider (Support CIM)		500.04.V0.72

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N2225 SAS/SATA HBA Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00AE912
N2225 SAS/SATA HBA Device Product Guide							Lenovo Feature Code: A5M0
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	BIOS/FW/UEFI Update for N2200 Series SAS/SATA HBA Controllers				n2200-16.00.04.00			16.00.04.00
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Lenovo SAS HBA Controller VMware Drivers (mpt3sas)						20190610-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	SAS	0x1000	0x0097	0x1014	0x04BE	lsi-msgpt3 (Non-compliant Driver)		Not found(INBOX)
	SAS	0x1000	0x0097	0x1014	0x04BE	lsiprovider (Support CIM)		500.04.V0.72

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N2226 SAS/SATA HBA Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00AE916
N2226 SAS/SATA HBA Device Product Guide							Lenovo Feature Code: A5M1
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	BIOS/FW/UEFI Update for N2200 Series SAS/SATA HBA Controllers				n2200-16.00.04.00			16.00.04.00
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Lenovo SAS HBA Controller VMware Drivers (mpt3sas)						20190610-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	SAS	0x1000	0x0097	0x1014	0x04CD	lsi-msgpt3 (Non-compliant Driver)		Not found(INBOX)
	SAS	0x1000	0x0097	0x1014	0x04CD	lsiprovider (Support CIM)		500.04.V0.72

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Emulex VFA5.2 2x10 GbE SFP+ Adapter and FCoE/iSCSI SW Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00AG580
							Lenovo Feature Code: AT7T
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Emulex OCe14xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1289.0 - Release				oc.14-12.0.1289.0-8			12.0.1289.0
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex Ethernet adapter driver (For VMWare)						oc-20191219-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x10DF	0x0720	0x10DF	0xE81E	elxnet		12.0.1115.0(670)
	iSCSI	0x10DF	0x0722	0x10DF	0xE81E	elxiscsi		12.0.1108.0(670)
						elxnet (Support Driver)		12.0.1115.0(670)
						libelxima.so (Support Driver)		xima.so(0)
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE81E	brcmfcoe		12.0.1115.0(670)
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE81E	elxnet (Support Driver)		12.0.1115.0(670)

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Emulex 10 GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter 5 Plus Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00JY830
							Lenovo Feature Code: A5UU
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Emulex OCe14xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1289.0 - Release				oc.14-12.0.1289.0-8			12.0.1289.0
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex Ethernet adapter driver (For VMWare)						oc-20191219-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x10DF	0x0720	0x10DF	0xE818	elxnet		12.0.1115.0(670)
	iSCSI	0x10DF	0x0722	0x10DF	0xE818	elxiscsi		12.0.1108.0(670)
						elxnet (Support Driver)		12.0.1115.0(670)
						libelxima.so (Support Driver)		xima.so(0)
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE818	brcmfcoe		12.0.1115.0(670)
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE818	elxnet (Support Driver)		12.0.1115.0(670)

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Emulex 10 GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter 5 Standard Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00JY820
							Lenovo Feature Code: A5UT
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Emulex OCe14xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1289.0 - Release				oc.14-12.0.1289.0-8			12.0.1289.0
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex Ethernet adapter driver (For VMWare)						oc-20191219-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x10DF	0x0720	0x10DF	0xE816	elxnet		12.0.1115.0(670)
	iSCSI	0x10DF	0x0722	0x10DF	0xE816	elxiscsi		12.0.1108.0(670)
						elxnet (Support Driver)		12.0.1115.0(670)
						libelxima.so (Support Driver)		xima.so(0)
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE816	brcmfcoe		12.0.1115.0(670)
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE816	elxnet (Support Driver)		12.0.1115.0(670)

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Emulex VFA5.2 2x10 GbE SFP+ Adapter and FCoE/iSCSI SW Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00AG580
							Lenovo Feature Code: AT7T
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Emulex OCe14xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1289.0 - Release				oc.14-12.0.1289.0-8			12.0.1289.0
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex Ethernet adapter driver (For VMWare)						oc-20191219-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x10DF	0x0720	0x10DF	0xE81E	elxnet		12.0.1115.0(670)
	iSCSI	0x10DF	0x0722	0x10DF	0xE81E	elxiscsi		12.0.1108.0(670)
						elxnet (Support Driver)		12.0.1115.0(670)
						libelxima.so (Support Driver)		xima.so(0)
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE81E	brcmfcoe		12.0.1115.0(670)
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE81E	elxnet (Support Driver)		12.0.1115.0(670)

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Emulex 10 GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter 5 Plus Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00JY830
							Lenovo Feature Code: A5UU
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Emulex OCe14xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1289.0 - Release				oc.14-12.0.1289.0-8			12.0.1289.0
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex Ethernet adapter driver (For VMWare)						oc-20191219-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x10DF	0x0720	0x10DF	0xE818	elxnet		12.0.1115.0(670)
	iSCSI	0x10DF	0x0722	0x10DF	0xE818	elxiscsi		12.0.1108.0(670)
						elxnet (Support Driver)		12.0.1115.0(670)
						libelxima.so (Support Driver)		xima.so(0)
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE818	brcmfcoe		12.0.1115.0(670)
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE818	elxnet (Support Driver)		12.0.1115.0(670)

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Emulex 10 GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter 5 Standard Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00JY820
							Lenovo Feature Code: A5UT
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Emulex OCe14xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1289.0 - Release				oc.14-12.0.1289.0-8			12.0.1289.0
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex Ethernet adapter driver (For VMWare)						oc-20191219-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x10DF	0x0720	0x10DF	0xE816	elxnet		12.0.1115.0(670)
	iSCSI	0x10DF	0x0722	0x10DF	0xE816	elxiscsi		12.0.1108.0(670)
						elxnet (Support Driver)		12.0.1115.0(670)
						libelxima.so (Support Driver)		xima.so(0)
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE816	brcmfcoe		12.0.1115.0(670)
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE816	elxnet (Support Driver)		12.0.1115.0(670)

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Emulex VFA5.2 2x10 GbE SFP+ Adapter and FCoE/iSCSI SW Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00AG580
							Lenovo Feature Code: AT7T
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Emulex OCe14xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1289.0 - Release				oc.14-12.0.1289.0-8			12.0.1289.0
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex Ethernet adapter driver (For VMWare)						oc-20191219-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x10DF	0x0720	0x10DF	0xE81E	elxnet		12.0.1115.0(670)
	iSCSI	0x10DF	0x0722	0x10DF	0xE81E	elxiscsi		12.0.1108.0(670)
						elxnet (Support Driver)		12.0.1115.0(670)
						libelxima.so (Support Driver)		xima.so(0)
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE81E	brcmfcoe		12.0.1115.0(670)
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE81E	elxnet (Support Driver)		12.0.1115.0(670)

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Emulex 10 GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter 5 Plus Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00JY830
							Lenovo Feature Code: A5UU
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Emulex OCe14xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1289.0 - Release				oc.14-12.0.1289.0-8			12.0.1289.0
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex Ethernet adapter driver (For VMWare)						oc-20191219-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x10DF	0x0720	0x10DF	0xE818	elxnet		12.0.1115.0(670)
	iSCSI	0x10DF	0x0722	0x10DF	0xE818	elxiscsi		12.0.1108.0(670)
						elxnet (Support Driver)		12.0.1115.0(670)
						libelxima.so (Support Driver)		xima.so(0)
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE818	brcmfcoe		12.0.1115.0(670)
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE818	elxnet (Support Driver)		12.0.1115.0(670)

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Emulex 10 GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter 5 Standard Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00JY820
							Lenovo Feature Code: A5UT
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Emulex OCe14xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1289.0 - Release				oc.14-12.0.1289.0-8			12.0.1289.0
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex Ethernet adapter driver (For VMWare)						oc-20191219-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x10DF	0x0720	0x10DF	0xE816	elxnet		12.0.1115.0(670)
	iSCSI	0x10DF	0x0722	0x10DF	0xE816	elxiscsi		12.0.1108.0(670)
						elxnet (Support Driver)		12.0.1115.0(670)
						libelxima.so (Support Driver)		xima.so(0)
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE816	brcmfcoe		12.0.1115.0(670)
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE816	elxnet (Support Driver)		12.0.1115.0(670)

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Mellanox ConnectX- 3 10 GbE Adapter Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00D9690
Mellanox ConnectX- 3 10 GbE Adapter Device Product Guide							Lenovo Feature Code: A3PM
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Mellanox Firmware (For Linux)				cx-4.7-1.0.0.1.2			2.42.5032
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Mellanox Network VMware ESXi Device Drivers						20190423-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x15B3	0x1003	0x15B3	0x0077	nmlx4_en		3.17.13.1-1vmw(INBOX)

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Mellanox ConnectX-3 FDR VPI IB/E Adapter Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00D9550
							Lenovo Feature Code: A3PN
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Mellanox Firmware (For Linux)				cx-4.7-1.0.0.1.2			2.42.5032
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Mellanox Network VMware ESXi Device Drivers						20190423-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x15B3	0x1003	0x15B3	0x0076	nmlx4_en		3.17.13.1-1vmw(INBOX)

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Broadcom Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 94Y5180
							Lenovo Feature Code: A4Z6
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Online Qlogic NetXtreme II Firmware Utility				nx2-7.15.23.08			7.15.23.08
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	QLogic NXII driver for VMware						nx2-20190626-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x14E4	0x168E	0x1014	0x04C6	qfle3 (Non-compliant Driver)		_1.0.68.0(670)

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Broadcom NetXtreme Dual Port 10GbE BastT Adapter for IBM System x Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 44T1370
							Lenovo Feature Code: A5GZ
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Online Qlogic NetXtreme II Firmware Utility				nx2-7.15.23.08			7.15.23.08
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	QLogic NXII driver for VMware						nx2-20190626-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x14E4	0x168E	0x1014	0x0492	qfle3 (Non-compliant Driver)		_1.0.68.0(670)

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Intel I350-F1 1xGbE Fiber Adapter Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00AG500
Intel I350-F1 1xGbE Fiber Adapter Device Product Guide							Lenovo Feature Code: A56K
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Intel v24.1 Network FW Update Release for Linux				7.00-4.10-1.2203.0-all-b			NA
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	VMware drivers package release for Intel Ethernet						20190723-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x8086	0x1522	0x8086	0x0005	igbn		1.4.10(670)

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Intel I350-T2 2xGbE BaseT Adapter for IBM System x Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00AG510
							Lenovo Feature Code: A56L
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Intel v24.1 Network FW Update Release for Linux				7.00-4.10-1.2203.0-all-b			NA
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	VMware drivers package release for Intel Ethernet						20190723-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x8086	0x1521	0x8086	0x00A2	igbn		1.4.10(670)

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Intel I350-T4 4xGbE BaseT Adapter for IBM System x Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00AG520
							Lenovo Feature Code: A56M
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Intel v24.1 Network FW Update Release for Linux				7.00-4.10-1.2203.0-all-b			NA
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	VMware drivers package release for Intel Ethernet						20190723-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x8086	0x1521	0x8086	0x00A1	igbn		1.4.10(670)

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Intel Ethernet Dual Port Server Adapter I340-T2 Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 49Y4230
							Lenovo Feature Code: 5767
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Intel v24.1 Network FW Update Release for Linux				7.00-4.10-1.2203.0-all-b			NA
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	VMware drivers package release for Intel Ethernet						20190723-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x8086	0x1516	0x8086	0x12B2	igbn		1.4.10(670)

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Intel Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter I340-T4 Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 49Y4240
							Lenovo Feature Code: 5768
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Intel v24.1 Network FW Update Release for Linux				7.00-4.10-1.2203.0-all-b			NA
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	VMware drivers package release for Intel Ethernet						20190723-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x8086	0x150E	0x8086	0x12A2	igbn		1.4.10(670)

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Intel X520-DA2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 49Y7960
							Lenovo Feature Code: A2EC
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Intel v24.1 Network FW Update Release for Linux				7.00-4.10-1.2203.0-all-b			NA
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	VMware drivers package release for Intel Ethernet						20190723-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x8086	0x10FB	0x8086	0x7A12	ixgben		1.7.20(670)

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Intel X540-T2 Dual Port 10GBase-T Adapter for IBM System x Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 49Y7970
							Lenovo Feature Code: A2ED
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Intel v24.1 Network FW Update Release for Linux				7.00-4.10-1.2203.0-all-b			NA
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	VMware drivers package release for Intel Ethernet						20190723-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x8086	0x1528	0x8086	0x001A	ixgben		1.7.20(670)

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Intel X710 2x10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 01DA900
							Lenovo Feature Code: AU2Y
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Intel v24.1 Network FW Update Release for Linux				7.00-4.10-1.2203.0-all-b			7.00
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	VMware drivers package release for Intel Ethernet						20190723-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x8086	0x1572	0x8086	0x000A	i40en		1.8.6(670)

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Intel X710-DA2 2x10GbE SFP+ adapter Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 7ZT7A00537
Intel X710-DA2 2x10GbE SFP+ adapter Device Product Guide							Lenovo Feature Code: AUKX
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Intel v24.1 Network FW Update Release for Linux				7.00-4.10-1.2203.0-all-b			7.00
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	VMware drivers package release for Intel Ethernet						20190723-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x8086	0x1572	0x8086	0x000A	i40en		1.8.6(670)

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Broadcom NetXtreme I Dual Port GbE Adapter Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 90Y9370
							Lenovo Feature Code: A2V4
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Broadcom NX-1 Ethernet Firmware Update for Linux (For Linux)				nx1-214.0.6.2			214.0.6.2
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Broadcom NX1/NXE Ethernet VMware Drivers						20190726-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x14E4	0x165F	0x1014	0x0450	ntg3		4.1.3.2-1vmw(INBOX)

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Broadcom NetXtreme I Quad Port GbE Adapter Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 90Y9352
							Lenovo Feature Code: A2V3
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Broadcom NX-1 Ethernet Firmware Update for Linux (For Linux)				nx1-214.0.6.2			214.0.6.2
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Broadcom NX1/NXE Ethernet VMware Drivers						20190726-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Network	0x14E4	0x1657	0x1014	0x0420	ntg3		4.1.3.2-1vmw(INBOX)

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Emulex 16Gb Gen6 FC Single-port HBA Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 01CV830
Emulex 16Gb Gen6 FC Single-port HBA Device Product Guide							Lenovo Feature Code: ATZU
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Emulex HBA (LPe3100x) Firmware Update for Linux - 12.4.250.36 - Release (For Linux)				lp.3x-12.4.250.36-1			12.4.250.36
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
							20190919-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Fibre Channel	0x10DF	0xE300	0x10DF	0xE333	lpfc		12.4.242.0(670)

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Emulex 16Gb Gen6 FC Dual-port HBA Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 01CV840
Emulex 16Gb Gen6 FC Dual-port HBA Device Product Guide							Lenovo Feature Code: ATZV
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Emulex HBA (LPe3100x) Firmware Update for Linux - 12.4.250.36 - Release (For Linux)				lp.3x-12.4.250.36-1			12.4.250.36
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
							20190919-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Fibre Channel	0x10DF	0xE300	0x10DF	0xE332	lpfc		12.4.242.0(670)

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Emulex 16Gb FC Single-port HBA Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 81Y1655
Emulex 16Gb FC Single-port HBA Device Product Guide							Lenovo Feature Code: A2W5
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Emulex HBA (LPe1600x) Firmware Update for Linux - 12.4.250.36 - Release				lp.16-12.4.250.36-1			12.4.250.36
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
							20190919-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Fibre Channel	0x10DF	0xE200	0x10DF	0xE203	lpfc		12.4.242.0(670)

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Emulex 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 81Y1662
Emulex 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA Device Product Guide							Lenovo Feature Code: A2W6
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Emulex HBA (LPe1600x) Firmware Update for Linux - 12.4.250.36 - Release				lp.16-12.4.250.36-1			12.4.250.36
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
							20190919-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Fibre Channel	0x10DF	0xE200	0x10DF	0xE204	lpfc		12.4.242.0(670)

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Emulex 8Gb FC Single-port HBA Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 42D0485
Emulex 8Gb FC Single-port HBA Device Product Guide							Lenovo Feature Code: 3580
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Emulex HBA (LPe1205/LPe1200x) Firmware Update for Linux - 2.10x6-12.40a6-12.40a6 - Release (For Linux)				lp.08-2.10x6-12.40a6-2			2.10x6
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
							20190919-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Fibre Channel	0x10DF	0xF100	0x10DF	0xF100	lpfc		12.4.242.0(670)

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Emulex 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 42D0494
Emulex 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA Device Product Guide							Lenovo Feature Code: 3581
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Emulex HBA (LPe1205/LPe1200x) Firmware Update for Linux - 2.10x6-12.40a6-12.40a6 - Release (For Linux)				lp.08-2.10x6-12.40a6-2			2.10x6
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
							20190919-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Fibre Channel	0x10DF	0xF100	0x10DF	0xF100	lpfc		12.4.242.0(670)

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QLogic 16Gb Enhanced Gen5 FC Single-port HBA Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 01CV750
							Lenovo Feature Code: ATZB
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	QLogic Fibre Channel HBA Firmware Update for ThinkSystem				qla-2690.2700-1.90.64.f			8.08.231
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Qlogic Fibre Channel VMware ESXi Device Drivers (For Unknown OS)						qla-20191205-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Fibre Channel	0x1077	0x2261	0x1077	0x02AE	qlnativefc (Non-compliant Driver)		3.1.29.0(670)

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QLogic 16Gb Enhanced Gen5 FC Dual-port HBA Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 01CV760
							Lenovo Feature Code: ATZC
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	QLogic Fibre Channel HBA Firmware Update for ThinkSystem				qla-2690.2700-1.90.64.f			8.08.231
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Qlogic Fibre Channel VMware ESXi Device Drivers (For Unknown OS)						qla-20191205-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Fibre Channel	0x1077	0x2261	0x1077	0x02AF	qlnativefc (Non-compliant Driver)		3.1.29.0(670)

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Qlogic 16Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00Y3337
							Lenovo Feature Code: A3KW
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	QLogic 16Gb Fibre Channel Adapter MultiFlash Update for System x for 00Y3337-00Y3344				266x-4.74.16.f			8.08.203
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Qlogic Fibre Channel VMware ESXi Device Drivers (For Unknown OS)						qla-20191205-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Fibre Channel	0x1077	0x2031	0x1077	0x0264	qlnativefc (Non-compliant Driver)		3.1.29.0(670)

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Qlogic 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00Y3341
							Lenovo Feature Code: A3KX
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	QLogic 16Gb Fibre Channel Adapter MultiFlash Update for System x for 00Y3337-00Y3344				266x-4.74.16.f			8.08.203
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Qlogic Fibre Channel VMware ESXi Device Drivers (For Unknown OS)						qla-20191205-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Fibre Channel	0x1077	0x2031	0x1077	0x0263	qlnativefc (Non-compliant Driver)		3.1.29.0(670)

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QLogic 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 42D0501
							Lenovo Feature Code: 3578
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Qlogic Update for 8G FC - Multiboot Update for System x				8g-mb4.11.01.f			8.08.01
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Qlogic Fibre Channel VMware ESXi Device Drivers (For Unknown OS)						qla-20191205-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Fibre Channel	0x1077	0x2532	0x1077	0x015C	qlnativefc (Non-compliant Driver)		3.1.29.0(670)

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QLogic 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 42D0510
							Lenovo Feature Code: 3579
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Qlogic Update for 8G FC - Multiboot Update for System x				8g-mb4.11.01.f			8.08.01
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Qlogic Fibre Channel VMware ESXi Device Drivers (For Unknown OS)						qla-20191205-vc
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	Fibre Channel	0x1077	0x2532	0x1077	0x015D	qlnativefc (Non-compliant Driver)		3.1.29.0(670)

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