Lenovo Data Center Group
VMware ESXi Recipe

Server Family (Machine Type): System x3950 X6 (6241)

Server Product Guide

Targeted Operating System: VMware ESXi 6.5
Known Server Limitations/Issues and Solutions
VMware Recipe Creation Date: October 15, 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‘ssystem management tools. These management tools include: VMware Update Manager (VUM), esxcli or Power CLI.
 
Lenovo customized VUM bundle:


https://vmware.lenovo.com/content/2020_08/esxi_650_custom_vibs/index.xml (provide this URL as a VUM download source)
Lenovo customized image:


https://vmware.lenovo.com/content/2020_08/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 downloadlinks to obtain drivers and firmware as well as links to VMware‘s Compatibility Guide. Download links also provide access to driver/firmwarerelease and change histroy information

System x3950 X6 Server VMware Compatibility Cerification:


CPU Series: Intel Xeon E7-8800/4800-v3 Series


Reference Materials
Firmware Update Reference: Lenovo Firmware and Driver Update Best Practices
UEFI settings for virtualization: Optimal Hypervisor Performance Lenovo Server Settings


Inventory of Updates
Core System Firmware
Diagnostic (DSA)Lenovo Firmware Package Version
Lenovo Dynamic System Analysisdsalb6s-10.8
Integrated Management ModuleLenovo Firmware Package Version
Integrated Management Module 2tcoo54d-5.60
System BIOS/UEFILenovo Firmware Package Version
System x3850 X6 / x3950 X6 UEFI Firmwarea9e154a-4.80


Index of supported devices
Lenovo Part NumberLenovo Feature CodeLenovo Marketing Name
Broadcom Emulex CNA
00JY830A5UUEmulex 10 GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter 5 Plus
00JY820A5UTEmulex 10 GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter 5 Standard
00D8540A4XHEmulex Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ VFA IIIr
00D8540A4XHEmulex Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ VFA IIIr + FOD key
01CV770AU7ZEmulex VFA5.2 ML2 2Port10GbE SFP+ Adapter w/FCoE
00D1996A40QEmulex VFA5 ML2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter
00D1996A40QEmulex VFA5 ML2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter + FOD key
Broadcom Emulex FC
81Y1662A2W6Emulex 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA
81Y1655A2W5Emulex 16Gb FC Single-port HBA
01CV840ATZVEmulex 16Gb Gen6 FC Dual-port HBA
01CV830ATZUEmulex 16Gb Gen6 FC Single-port HBA
42D04943581Emulex 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA
42D04853580Emulex 8Gb FC Single-port HBA
Broadcom NX
90Y9370A2V4Broadcom NetXtreme I Dual Port GbE Adapter
90Y9352 A2V3Broadcom NetXtreme I Quad Port GbE Adapter
Intel Networking
49Y42305767Intel Ethernet Dual Port Server Adapter I340-T2
49Y42405768Intel Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter I340-T4
00AG500A56KIntel I350-F1 1xGbE Fiber Adapter for IBM System x
00AG510A56LIntel I350-T2 2xGbE BaseT Adapter for IBM System x
00AG520A56MIntel I350-T4 4xGbE BaseT Adapter for IBM System x
00D1998A40RIntel I350-T4 ML2 Quad Port GbE Adapter for IBM System x
49Y7960A2ECIntel X520-DA2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x
00D1994A40PIntel X540 ML2 Dual Port 10GbaseT Adapter for IBM System x
49Y7970A2EDIntel X540-T2 Dual Port 10GBase-T Adapter for IBM System x
Lenovo Storage Devices
46C9010A3MVN2125 SAS/SATA HBA
47C8675A3YYN2215 SAS/SATA HBA
00AE912A5M0N2225 SAS/SATA HBA
00AE916A5M1N2226 SAS/SATA HBA
81Y4478A1WXServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller
46C9110A3YZServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller
00AE938A5NDServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller
Lenovo Storage Media
All Supported NVMe Drives
All Supported SAS Drives
All Supported SATA Drives
All Supported Solid State Drives
Marvell Qlogic
94Y5180A4Z6Broadcom Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x
44T1370A5GZBroadcom NetXtreme Dual Port 10GbE BastT Adapter for IBM System x
00D2026A40SBroadcom NetXtreme II ML2 Dual Port 10GbaseT for IBM System x
00D2028A40TBroadcom NetXtreme II ML2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ for IBM System x
00Y3341A3KXQlogic 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x
00Y3337A3KWQlogic 16Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x
42D05103579QLogic 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x
42D05013578QLogic 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x
Mellanox
00D9690A3PMMellanox ConnectX-3 10 GbE Adapter
00D9550A3PNMellanox ConnectX-3 FDR VPI IB/E Adapter
00FP650A5RKMellanox ConnectX-3 Pro ML2 2x40GbE/FDR VPI Adapter
01GR250AUAJMellanox ConnectX-4 Lx 2x25GbE PCIe Adapter


Emulex 10 GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter 5 Plus
Lenovo
Part Number: 00JY830
Lenovo Feature Code: A5UU
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Emulex OCe14xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1289.0 - Release oc.14-12.0.1289.0-812.0.1289.0
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Emulex Ethernet adapter driver oc-20191219-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
FCoE CNAs0x10DF0x07240x10DF0xE818brcmfcoe12.0.1115.0
elxnet
Required Support vib
12.0.1115.0
iSCSI0x10DF0x07220x10DF0xE818elx-esx-libelxima.so
Required Support vib
12.0.1108.0
elxiscsi12.0.1108.0
elxnet
Required Support vib
12.0.1115.0
Network0x10DF0x07200x10DF0xE818elxnet12.0.1115.0

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Emulex 10 GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter 5 Standard
Lenovo
Part Number: 00JY820
Lenovo Feature Code: A5UT
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Emulex OCe14xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1289.0 - Release oc.14-12.0.1289.0-812.0.1289.0
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Emulex Ethernet adapter driver oc-20191219-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
FCoE CNAs0x10DF0x07240x10DF0xE816
iSCSI0x10DF0x07220x10DF0xE816
Network0x10DF0x07200x10DF0xE816elxnet12.0.1115.0

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Emulex Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ VFA IIIr
Lenovo
Part Number: 00D8540
Lenovo Feature Code: A4XH
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Emulex OCe11xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1289.0 - Release oc.11-12.0.1289.0-812.0.1289.0
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Emulex Ethernet adapter driver oc-20191219-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Network0x19A20x07100x10DF0xE72Aelxnet12.0.1115.0

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Emulex Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ VFA IIIr + FOD key
Lenovo
Part Number: 00D8540
Lenovo Feature Code: A4XH
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Emulex OCe11xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1289.0 - Release oc.11-12.0.1289.0-812.0.1289.0
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Emulex Ethernet adapter driver oc-20191219-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
FCoE CNAs0x19A20x07140x10DF0xE72Abrcmfcoe12.0.1115.0
elxnet
Required Support vib
12.0.1115.0
iSCSI0x19A20x07120x10DF0xE72Aelx-esx-libelxima.so
Required Support vib
12.0.1108.0
elxiscsi12.0.1108.0
elxnet
Required Support vib
12.0.1115.0
Network0x19A20x07100x10DF0xE72Aelxnet12.0.1115.0

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Emulex VFA5.2 ML2 2Port10GbE SFP+ Adapter w/FCoE
Lenovo
Part Number: 01CV770
Lenovo Feature Code: AU7Z
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Emulex OCe14xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1289.0 - Release oc.14-12.0.1289.0-812.0.1289.0
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Emulex Ethernet adapter driver oc-20191219-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
FCoE CNAs0x10DF0x07240x10DF0xE874brcmfcoe12.0.1115.0
elxnet
Required Support vib
12.0.1115.0
iSCSI0x10DF0x07220x10DF0xE874elx-esx-libelxima.so
Required Support vib
12.0.1108.0
elxiscsi12.0.1108.0
elxnet
Required Support vib
12.0.1115.0
Network0x10DF0x07200x10DF0xE874elxnet12.0.1115.0

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Emulex VFA5 ML2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter
Lenovo
Part Number: 00D1996
Lenovo Feature Code: A40Q
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Emulex OCe14xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1289.0 - Release oc.14-12.0.1289.0-812.0.1289.0
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Emulex Ethernet adapter driver oc-20191219-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Network0x10DF0x07200x10DF0xE810elxnet12.0.1115.0

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Emulex VFA5 ML2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter + FOD key
Lenovo
Part Number: 00D1996
Lenovo Feature Code: A40Q
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Emulex OCe14xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1289.0 - Release oc.14-12.0.1289.0-812.0.1289.0
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Emulex Ethernet adapter driver oc-20191219-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
FCoE CNAs0x10DF0x07240x10DF0xE810brcmfcoe12.0.1115.0
elxnet
Required Support vib
12.0.1115.0
iSCSI0x10DF0x07220x10DF0xE810elx-esx-libelxima.so
Required Support vib
12.0.1108.0
elxiscsi12.0.1108.0
elxnet
Required Support vib
12.0.1115.0
Network0x10DF0x07200x10DF0xE810elxnet12.0.1115.0

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Emulex 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA
Lenovo
Part Number: 81Y1662
Lenovo Feature Code: A2W6
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Emulex HBAlp.16-12.6.221.25-112.6.221.25
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Emulex FC adpater driver for VMware lp-20200717-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Fibre Channel0x10DF0xE2000x10DF0xE204lpfc12.6.182.2

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Emulex 16Gb FC Single-port HBA
Lenovo
Part Number: 81Y1655
Lenovo Feature Code: A2W5
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Emulex HBAlp.16-12.6.221.25-112.6.221.25
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Emulex FC adpater driver for VMware lp-20200717-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Fibre Channel0x10DF0xE2000x10DF0xE203lpfc12.6.182.2

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Emulex 16Gb Gen6 FC Dual-port HBA
Lenovo
Part Number: 01CV840
Lenovo Feature Code: ATZV
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Emulex HBAlp.3x-12.6.221.25-112.6.221.25
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Emulex FC adpater driver for VMware lp-20200717-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Fibre Channel0x10DF0xE3000x10DF0xE332lpfc12.6.182.2

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Emulex 16Gb Gen6 FC Single-port HBA
Lenovo
Part Number: 01CV830
Lenovo Feature Code: ATZU
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Emulex HBAlp.3x-12.6.221.25-112.6.221.25
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Emulex FC adpater driver for VMware lp-20200717-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Fibre Channel0x10DF0xE3000x10DF0xE333lpfc12.6.182.2

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Emulex 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA
Lenovo
Part Number: 42D0494
Lenovo Feature Code: 3581
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Emulex HBAlp.08-2.10x6-12.40a6-22.10X6
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Emulex FC adpater driver for VMware lp-20200717-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Fibre Channel0x10DF0xF1000x10DF0xF100lpfc12.6.182.2

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Emulex 8Gb FC Single-port HBA
Lenovo
Part Number: 42D0485
Lenovo Feature Code: 3580
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Emulex HBAlp.08-2.10x6-12.40a6-22.10X6
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Emulex FC adpater driver for VMware lp-20200717-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Fibre Channel0x10DF0xF1000x10DF0xF100lpfc12.6.182.2

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Broadcom NetXtreme I Dual Port GbE Adapter
Lenovo
Part Number: 90Y9370
Lenovo Feature Code: A2V4
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Broadcom NX-1 Ethernet Firmware Update for Linuxnx1-216.0.4.2-2216.0.4.2
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Broadcom NX1/NXE Ethernet VMware Drivers 20190726-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Network0x14E40x165F0x10140x0450ntg3
Non compliant
vib not in package

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Broadcom NetXtreme I Quad Port GbE Adapter
Lenovo
Part Number: 90Y9352
Lenovo Feature Code: A2V3
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Broadcom NX-1 Ethernet Firmware Update for Linuxnx1-216.0.4.2-2216.0.4.2
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Broadcom NX1/NXE Ethernet VMware Drivers 20190726-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Network0x14E40x16570x10140x0420ntg3
Non compliant
vib not in package

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Intel Ethernet Dual Port Server Adapter I340-T2
Lenovo
Part Number: 49Y4230
Lenovo Feature Code: 5767
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Intel v25.0 Network FW Update Release for Linuxnet-7.21-4.11-1.2585.0-all-041.2585.0
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
VMware drivers package release for Intel Ethernetnet-20200417b-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Network0x80860x15160x80860x12B2igbn1.4.10

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Intel Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter I340-T4
Lenovo
Part Number: 49Y4240
Lenovo Feature Code: 5768
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Intel v25.0 Network FW Update Release for Linuxnet-7.21-4.11-1.2585.0-all-041.2585.0
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
VMware drivers package release for Intel Ethernetnet-20200417b-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Network0x80860x150E0x80860x12A2igbn1.4.10

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Intel I350-F1 1xGbE Fiber Adapter for IBM System x
Lenovo
Part Number: 00AG500
Lenovo Feature Code: A56K
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Intel v25.0 Network FW Update Release for Linuxnet-7.21-4.11-1.2585.0-all-041.2585.0
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
VMware drivers package release for Intel Ethernetnet-20200417b-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Network0x80860x15220x80860x0005igbn1.4.10

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Intel I350-T2 2xGbE BaseT Adapter for IBM System x
Lenovo
Part Number: 00AG510
Lenovo Feature Code: A56L
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Intel v25.0 Network FW Update Release for Linuxnet-7.21-4.11-1.2585.0-all-041.2585.0
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
VMware drivers package release for Intel Ethernetnet-20200417b-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Network0x80860x15210x80860x00A2igbn1.4.10

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Intel I350-T4 4xGbE BaseT Adapter for IBM System x
Lenovo
Part Number: 00AG520
Lenovo Feature Code: A56M
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Intel v25.0 Network FW Update Release for Linuxnet-7.21-4.11-1.2585.0-all-041.2585.0
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
VMware drivers package release for Intel Ethernetnet-20200417b-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Network0x80860x15210x80860x00A1igbn1.4.10

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Intel I350-T4 ML2 Quad Port GbE Adapter for IBM System x
Lenovo
Part Number: 00D1998
Lenovo Feature Code: A40R
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Intel v25.0 Network FW Update Release for Linuxnet-7.21-4.11-1.2585.0-all-041.2585.0
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
VMware drivers package release for Intel Ethernetnet-20200417b-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Network0x80860x15210x80860x1521igbn1.4.10

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Intel X520-DA2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x
Lenovo
Part Number: 49Y7960
Lenovo Feature Code: A2EC
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Intel v25.0 Network FW Update Release for Linuxnet-7.21-4.11-1.2585.0-all-041.2585.0
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
VMware drivers package release for Intel Ethernetnet-20200417b-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Network0x80860x10FB0x80860x7A12ixgben
Non compliant
1.8.7

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Intel X540 ML2 Dual Port 10GbaseT Adapter for IBM System x
Lenovo
Part Number: 00D1994
Lenovo Feature Code: A40P
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Intel v25.0 Network FW Update Release for Linuxnet-7.21-4.11-1.2585.0-all-041.2585.0
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
VMware drivers package release for Intel Ethernetnet-20200417b-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Network0x80860x15280x80860x0000ixgben
Non compliant
1.8.7

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Intel X540-T2 Dual Port 10GBase-T Adapter for IBM System x
Lenovo
Part Number: 49Y7970
Lenovo Feature Code: A2ED
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Intel v25.0 Network FW Update Release for Linuxnet-7.21-4.11-1.2585.0-all-041.2585.0
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
VMware drivers package release for Intel Ethernetnet-20200417b-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Network0x80860x15280x80860x001Aixgben1.8.7

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N2125 SAS/SATA HBA
Lenovo
Part Number: 46C9010
Lenovo Feature Code: A3MV
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
BIOS/FW/UEFI Update for N2125 SAS/SATA Controllern2125-1.20.02-420.00.02.00
DriversAll Device Drivers are included with VMware ESXi 6.5 image
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID

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N2215 SAS/SATA HBA
Lenovo
Part Number: 47C8675
Lenovo Feature Code: A3YY
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
BIOS/FW/UEFI Update for N2200 Series SAS/SATA HBA Controllersmpt3.0.n2200-16.00.10.00-416.00.10.00
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Lenovo SAS HBA Controller VMware Drivers20190610-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
SAS0x10000x00970x10140x0457lsiprovider
Required Support vib
vib not in package
lsi-msgpt3
Non compliant
vib not in package

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N2225 SAS/SATA HBA
Lenovo
Part Number: 00AE912
Lenovo Feature Code: A5M0
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
BIOS/FW/UEFI Update for N2200 Series SAS/SATA HBA Controllersmpt3.0.n2200-16.00.10.00-416.00.10.00
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Lenovo SAS HBA Controller VMware Drivers20190610-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
SAS0x10000x00970x10140x04BElsiprovider
Required Support vib
vib not in package
lsi-msgpt3
Non compliant
vib not in package

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N2226 SAS/SATA HBA
Lenovo
Part Number: 00AE916
Lenovo Feature Code: A5M1
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
BIOS/FW/UEFI Update for N2200 Series SAS/SATA HBA Controllersmpt3.0.n2200-16.00.10.00-416.00.10.00
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Lenovo SAS HBA Controller VMware Drivers20190610-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
SAS0x10000x00970x10140x04CDlsiprovider
Required Support vib
vib not in package
lsi-msgpt3
Non compliant
vib not in package

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ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller
Lenovo
Part Number: 81Y4478
Lenovo Feature Code: A1WX
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
ServeRAID M5100 Series SAS/SATA Controllers for Lenovo System x BIOS and Firmware Update6gb-23.34.0-0023-123.34.0-0023
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
VMware vSphere Native Device Driver for Lenovo RAID and ServeRAIDmr3-20200709-0
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
SAS-RAID0x10000x005B0x10140x040Clsiprovider
Required Support vib
650.00.V0.77
lsi-mr3
Non compliant
7.713.07.00

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ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller
Lenovo
Part Number: 46C9110
Lenovo Feature Code: A3YZ
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
ServeRAID M5200 Series SAS/SATA Controllers update BIOS and Firmwaremr3.0.5200-24.21.0-0126-24.680.00-8519
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
VMware vSphere Native Device Driver for Lenovo RAID and ServeRAIDmr3-20200709-0
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
SAS0x10000x005D0x10140x0454

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ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller
Lenovo
Part Number: 00AE938
Lenovo Feature Code: A5ND
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
ServeRAID M5200 Series SAS/SATA Controllers update BIOS and Firmwaremr3.0.5200-24.21.0-0126-24.680.00-8519
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
VMware vSphere Native Device Driver for Lenovo RAID and ServeRAIDmr3-20200709-0
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
SAS0x10000x005D0x10140x0455

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All Supported NVMe Drives
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware Package Version
Lenovo Online SAS/SATA Hard Disk Drive Update Programall-1.33.02-0


All Supported SAS Drives
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware Package Version
Lenovo Online SAS/SATA Hard Disk Drive Update Programall-1.33.02-0


All Supported SATA Drives
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware Package Version
Lenovo Online SAS/SATA Hard Disk Drive Update Programall-1.33.02-0


All Supported Solid State Drives
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware Package Version
Lenovo Online SAS/SATA Hard Disk Drive Update Programall-1.33.02-0


Broadcom Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x
Lenovo
Part Number: 94Y5180
Lenovo Feature Code: A4Z6
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Online Qlogic NetXtreme II Firmware Utilitynx2-7.15.23.087.15.23.08
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
QLogic NXII driver for VMwarenx2-20190626-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Network0x14E40x168E0x10140x04C6qfle3
Non compliant
vib not in package

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Broadcom NetXtreme Dual Port 10GbE BastT Adapter for IBM System x
Lenovo
Part Number: 44T1370
Lenovo Feature Code: A5GZ
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Online Qlogic NetXtreme II Firmware Utilitynx2-7.15.23.087.15.23.08
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
QLogic NXII driver for VMwarenx2-20190626-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Network0x14E40x168E0x10140x0492qfle3
Non compliant
vib not in package

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Broadcom NetXtreme II ML2 Dual Port 10GbaseT for IBM System x
Lenovo
Part Number: 00D2026
Lenovo Feature Code: A40S
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Online Qlogic NetXtreme II Firmware Utilitynx2-7.15.23.087.15.23.08
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
QLogic NXII driver for VMwarenx2-20190626-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Network0x14E40x168E0x10140x04A1qfle3
Non compliant
vib not in package

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Broadcom NetXtreme II ML2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ for IBM System x
Lenovo
Part Number: 00D2028
Lenovo Feature Code: A40T
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Online Qlogic NetXtreme II Firmware Utilitynx2-7.15.23.087.15.23.08
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
QLogic NXII driver for VMwarenx2-20190626-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Network0x14E40x168E0x10140x04A0qfle3
Non compliant
vib not in package

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Qlogic 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x
Lenovo
Part Number: 00Y3341
Lenovo Feature Code: A3KX
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
QLogic 16Gb Fibre Channel Adapter MultiFlash Update for System x for 00Y3337-00Y3344266x-4.74.16.f8.08.203
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Qlogic Fibre Channel VMware ESXi Device Driversqla-20200708-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Fibre Channel0x10770x20310x10770x0263qlnativefc
Non compliant
2.1.96.0-1

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Qlogic 16Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x
Lenovo
Part Number: 00Y3337
Lenovo Feature Code: A3KW
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
QLogic 16Gb Fibre Channel Adapter MultiFlash Update for System x for 00Y3337-00Y3344266x-4.74.16.f8.08.203
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Qlogic Fibre Channel VMware ESXi Device Driversqla-20200708-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Fibre Channel0x10770x20310x10770x0264qlnativefc
Non compliant
2.1.96.0-1

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QLogic 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x
Lenovo
Part Number: 42D0510
Lenovo Feature Code: 3579
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Qlogic Update for 8G FC - Multiboot Update for System x8g-mb4.11.01.f8.08.01
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Qlogic Fibre Channel VMware ESXi Device Driversqla-20200708-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Fibre Channel0x10770x25320x10770x015Dqlnativefc
Non compliant
2.1.96.0-1

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QLogic 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x
Lenovo
Part Number: 42D0501
Lenovo Feature Code: 3578
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Qlogic Update for 8G FC - Multiboot Update for System x8g-mb4.11.01.f8.08.01
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Qlogic Fibre Channel VMware ESXi Device Driversqla-20200708-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Fibre Channel0x10770x25320x10770x015Cqlnativefc
Non compliant
2.1.96.0-1

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Mellanox ConnectX-3 10 GbE Adapter
Lenovo
Part Number: 00D9690
Lenovo Feature Code: A3PM
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Mellanox Firmwarecx-5.0-2.8.1.0.42.42.5032
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Mellanox Network VMware ESXi Device Driverscx-20200312-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Network0x15B30x10030x15B30x0077nmlx4-core
Required Support vib
3.16.11.10
nmlx4-rdma
Required Support vib
3.16.11.10
nmlx4-en3.16.11.10

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Mellanox ConnectX-3 FDR VPI IB/E Adapter
Lenovo
Part Number: 00D9550
Lenovo Feature Code: A3PN
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Mellanox Firmwarecx-5.0-2.8.1.0.42.42.5032
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Mellanox Network VMware ESXi Device Driverscx-20200312-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Network0x15B30x10030x15B30x0076nmlx4-core
Required Support vib
3.16.11.10
nmlx4-rdma
Required Support vib
3.16.11.10
nmlx4-en3.16.11.10

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Mellanox ConnectX-3 Pro ML2 2x40GbE/FDR VPI Adapter
Lenovo
Part Number: 00FP650
Lenovo Feature Code: A5RK
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Mellanox Firmwarecx-5.0-2.8.1.0.42.42.5032
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Mellanox Network VMware ESXi Device Driverscx-20200312-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Network0x15B30x10070x15B30x0032nmlx4-core
Required Support vib
3.16.11.10
nmlx4-rdma
Required Support vib
3.16.11.10
nmlx4-en3.16.11.10

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Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx 2x25GbE PCIe Adapter
Lenovo
Part Number: 01GR250
Lenovo Feature Code: AUAJ
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Mellanox Firmwarecx-5.0-2.8.1.0.414.27.1016
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Mellanox Network VMware ESXi Device Driverscx-20200312-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Network0x15B30x10150x15B30x0057nmlx5-core4.16.14.2
nmlx5-rdma
Required Support vib
4.16.14.2

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