Lenovo VMware ESXi Recipe for System x3950 X6 running ESXi 6.7

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

Server Product Guide

Processor Family: Intel Xeon E7-8800/4800-v4 Series

Targeted Operating System: VMware ESXi 6.7

Known Server Limitations/Issues and Solutions

VMware Recipe Creation Date: March 19, 2022

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/2022_03/esxi_670_custom_vibs/index.xml (provide this URL as a VUM download source)
Lenovo customized image:
	https://vmware.lenovo.com/content/2022_03/Lenovo_Custom_ISO/6.7u3/ (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-v4 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
Diagnostic (DSA)	Lenovo Dynamic System Analysis	dsalb6s-10.8
Integrated Management Module		Lenovo Firmware Package Version
Integrated Management Module	Integrated Management Module 2	tcoo60a-5.90
System BIOS/UEFI		Lenovo Firmware Package Version
System BIOS/UEFI	System x3850 X6 / x3950 X6 UEFI Firmware	a9e158f-5.00

Index of supported devices
	Lenovo Part Number	Lenovo Feature Code	Lenovo Marketing Name
Broadcom Emulex CNA
	00JY830	A5UU	Emulex 10 GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter 5 Plus
	00JY820	A5UT	Emulex 10 GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter 5 Standard
	00D8540	A4XH	Emulex Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ VFA IIIr
	00D8540	A4XH	Emulex Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ VFA IIIr + FOD key
	00AG580	AT7T	Emulex VFA5.2 2x10 GbE SFP+ Adapter and FCoE/iSCSI SW
	00AG570	AT7S	Emulex VFA5.2 2x10 GbE SFP+ PCIe Adapter + FOD key
	00AG560	AT7U	Emulex VFA5.2 ML2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter + FOD
	00D1996	A40Q	Emulex VFA5 ML2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter
	00D1996	A40Q	Emulex VFA5 ML2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter + FOD key
	00AG560	AT7U	Emulex VFA5.2 ML2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter
Broadcom Emulex FC
	81Y1662	A2W6	Emulex 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA
	81Y1655	A2W5	Emulex 16Gb FC Single-port HBA
	42D0494	3581	Emulex 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA
	42D0485	3580	Emulex 8Gb FC Single-port HBA
	01CV840	ATZV	Emulex 16Gb Gen6 FC Dual-port HBA
	01CV830	ATZU	Emulex 16Gb Gen6 FC Single-port HBA
Broadcom NX
	90Y9370	A2V4	Broadcom NetXtreme I Dual Port GbE Adapter
	90Y9352	A2V3	Broadcom NetXtreme I Quad Port GbE Adapter
Intel Networking
	49Y4230	5767	Intel Ethernet Dual Port Server Adapter I340-T2
	49Y4240	5768	Intel Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter I340-T4
	00AG500	A56K	Intel I350-F1 1xGbE Fiber Adapter for IBM System x
	00AG510	A56L	Intel I350-T2 2xGbE BaseT Adapter for IBM System x
	00AG520	A56M	Intel I350-T4 4xGbE BaseT Adapter for IBM System x
	00D1998	A40R	Intel I350-T4 ML2 Quad Port GbE Adapter for IBM System x
	49Y7960	A2EC	Intel X520-DA2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x
	00D1994	A40P	Intel X540 ML2 Dual Port 10GbaseT Adapter for IBM System x
	49Y7970	A2ED	Intel X540-T2 Dual Port 10GBase-T Adapter for IBM System x
	00MM850	ATRY	Intel X550-T1 Single Port 10GBase-T Adapter
	00MM860	ATPX	Intel X550-T2 Dual Port 10GBase-T Adapter
	01DA900	AU2Y	Intel X710 2x10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x
	00JY940	ATRH	Intel X710-DA2 ML2 2x10GbE SFP+ Adapter
	94Y5200	AS74	Intel X710 ML2 4x10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x
Lenovo Storage Devices
	46C9010	A3MV	N2125 SAS/SATA HBA
	47C8675	A3YY	N2215 SAS/SATA HBA
	00AE912	A5M0	N2225 SAS/SATA HBA
	00AE916	A5M1	N2226 SAS/SATA HBA
	81Y4478	A1WX	ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller
	46C9110	A3YZ	ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller
	00AE938	A5ND	ServeRAID 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
	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
	00D2026	A40S	Broadcom NetXtreme II ML2 Dual Port 10GbaseT for IBM System x
	00D2028	A40T	Broadcom NetXtreme II ML2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ for IBM System x
	01CV760	ATZC	QLogic 16Gb Enhanced Gen5 FC Dual-port HBA
	01CV750	ATZB	QLogic 16Gb Enhanced Gen5 FC Single-port HBA
	00Y3341	A3KX	Qlogic 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x
	00Y3337	A3KW	Qlogic 16Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x
	42D0510	3579	QLogic 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x
	42D0501	3578	QLogic 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x
Mellanox
	00MM960	ATRP	Mellanox ConnectX-4 2x100GbE / EDR IB QSFP28 VPI Adapter
			Mellanox ConnectX-4 EDR IB VPI Single-port x16 PCIe 3.0 HCA
	00MM950	ATRN	Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx 1x40GbE QSFP+ Adapter
	4XC7A08315		Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx 2x25GbE PCIe Adapter
	00MN990	ATZR	Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx ML2 1x25GbE SFP28 Adapter
	00D9690	A3PM	Mellanox ConnectX-3 10 GbE Adapter
	00D9550	A3PN	Mellanox ConnectX-3 FDR VPI IB/E Adapter
	00FP650	A5RK	Mellanox ConnectX-3 Pro ML2 2x40GbE/FDR VPI Adapter

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 - 12.0.1317.7 - Release				oc.14-12.0.1317.7-9			12.0.1317.7
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex Ethernet adapter driver						oc-20200612-vc

	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE818	brcmfcoe		12.0.1278.0
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE818	elxnet Required Support vib		12.0.1216.4
	iSCSI	0x10DF	0x0722	0x10DF	0xE818	elx-esx-libelxima.so Required Support vib		vib not in package
						elxiscsi		12.0.1188.0
						elxnet Required Support vib		12.0.1216.4
	Network	0x10DF	0x0720	0x10DF	0xE818	elxnet		12.0.1216.4

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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 - 12.0.1317.7 - Release				oc.14-12.0.1317.7-9			12.0.1317.7
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex Ethernet adapter driver						oc-20200612-vc

	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE816	brcmfcoe		12.0.1278.0
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE816	elxnet Required Support vib		12.0.1216.4
	iSCSI	0x10DF	0x0722	0x10DF	0xE816	elx-esx-libelxima.so Required Support vib		vib not in package
						elxiscsi		12.0.1188.0
						elxnet Required Support vib		12.0.1216.4
	Network	0x10DF	0x0720	0x10DF	0xE816	elxnet		12.0.1216.4

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Emulex Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ VFA IIIr Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00D8540
Emulex Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ VFA IIIr Device Product Guide							Lenovo Feature Code: A4XH
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Emulex OCe11xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1317.2 - Release				oc.11-12.0.1317.2-9			12.0.1317.2
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex Ethernet adapter driver						oc-20200612-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	0x19A2	0x0710	0x10DF	0xE72A	elxnet Non compliant		12.0.1216.4

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Emulex Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ VFA IIIr + FOD key Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00D8540
							Lenovo Feature Code: A4XH
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Emulex OCe11xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1317.2 - Release				oc.11-12.0.1317.2-9			12.0.1317.2
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex Ethernet adapter driver						oc-20200612-vc

	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	FCoE CNAs	0x19A2	0x0714	0x10DF	0xE72A	brcmfcoe Non compliant		12.0.1278.0
	FCoE CNAs	0x19A2	0x0714	0x10DF	0xE72A	elxnet Required Support vib		12.0.1216.4
	iSCSI	0x19A2	0x0712	0x10DF	0xE72A	elx-esx-libelxima-8169922.so Required Support vib		12.0.1188.0
						elxiscsi Non compliant		12.0.1188.0
						elxnet Required Support vib		12.0.1216.4
	Network	0x19A2	0x0710	0x10DF	0xE72A	elxnet Non compliant		12.0.1216.4

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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 - 12.0.1317.7 - Release				oc.14-12.0.1317.7-9			12.0.1317.7
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex Ethernet adapter driver						oc-20200612-vc

	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE81E	brcmfcoe		12.0.1278.0
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE81E	elxnet Required Support vib		12.0.1216.4
	iSCSI	0x10DF	0x0722	0x10DF	0xE81E	elx-esx-libelxima.so Required Support vib		vib not in package
						elxiscsi		12.0.1188.0
						elxnet Required Support vib		12.0.1216.4
	Network	0x10DF	0x0720	0x10DF	0xE81E	elxnet		12.0.1216.4

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Emulex VFA5.2 2x10 GbE SFP+ PCIe Adapter + FOD key Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00AG570
							Lenovo Feature Code: AT7S
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Emulex OCe14xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1317.7 - Release				oc.14-12.0.1317.7-9			12.0.1317.7
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex Ethernet adapter driver						oc-20200612-vc

	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE81C	brcmfcoe		12.0.1278.0
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE81C	elxnet Required Support vib		12.0.1216.4
	iSCSI	0x10DF	0x0722	0x10DF	0xE81C	elx-esx-libelxima.so Required Support vib		vib not in package
						elxiscsi		12.0.1188.0
						elxnet Required Support vib		12.0.1216.4
	Network	0x10DF	0x0720	0x10DF	0xE81C	elxnet		12.0.1216.4

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Emulex VFA5.2 ML2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter + FOD Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00AG560
							Lenovo Feature Code: AT7U
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Emulex OCe14xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1317.7 - Release				oc.14-12.0.1317.7-9			12.0.1317.7
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex Ethernet adapter driver						oc-20200612-vc

	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE81F	brcmfcoe		12.0.1278.0
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE81F	elxnet Required Support vib		12.0.1216.4
	iSCSI	0x10DF	0x0722	0x10DF	0xE81F	elx-esx-libelxima.so Required Support vib		vib not in package
						elxiscsi		12.0.1188.0
						elxnet Required Support vib		12.0.1216.4
	Network	0x10DF	0x0720	0x10DF	0xE81F	elxnet		12.0.1216.4

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Emulex VFA5 ML2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00D1996
							Lenovo Feature Code: A40Q
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Emulex OCe14xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1317.7 - Release				oc.14-12.0.1317.7-9			12.0.1317.7
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex Ethernet adapter driver						oc-20200612-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	0xE810	elxnet		12.0.1216.4

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Emulex VFA5 ML2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter + FOD key Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00D1996
							Lenovo Feature Code: A40Q
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Emulex OCe14xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1317.7 - Release				oc.14-12.0.1317.7-9			12.0.1317.7
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex Ethernet adapter driver						oc-20200612-vc

	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	PCIe				Driver Name		Driver Version
	Device Function (VMware HCL link)	VID	DID	SVID	SSID	Driver Name		Driver Version
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE810	brcmfcoe		12.0.1278.0
	FCoE CNAs	0x10DF	0x0724	0x10DF	0xE810	elxnet Required Support vib		12.0.1216.4
	iSCSI	0x10DF	0x0722	0x10DF	0xE810	elx-esx-libelxima.so Required Support vib		vib not in package
						elxiscsi		12.0.1188.0
						elxnet Required Support vib		12.0.1216.4
	Network	0x10DF	0x0720	0x10DF	0xE810	elxnet		12.0.1216.4

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Emulex VFA5.2 ML2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00AG560
							Lenovo Feature Code: AT7U
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Emulex OCe14xxx UCNA Firmware Update for Linux - 12.0.1317.7 - Release				oc.14-12.0.1317.7-9			12.0.1317.7
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex Ethernet adapter driver						oc-20200612-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	0xE81F	elxnet		12.0.1216.4

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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				lp.16.gen5-12.6.221.25-2			12.2.349.8
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex FC adpater driver for VMware - Lenovo Support U						lp-20210916-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 Non compliant		12.8.542.25

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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				lp.16.gen5-12.6.221.25-2			12.2.349.8
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex FC adpater driver for VMware - Lenovo Support U						lp-20210916-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 Non compliant		12.8.542.25

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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				lp.08-2.10x6-12.60a1-3			12.60A1
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex FC adpater driver for VMware - Lenovo Support U						lp-20210916-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 Non compliant		12.8.542.25

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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				lp.08-2.10x6-12.60a1-3			12.60A1
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex FC adpater driver for VMware - Lenovo Support U						lp-20210916-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 Non compliant		12.8.542.25

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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				lp.31-12.8.497.19-1			12.8.497.19
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex FC adpater driver for VMware - Lenovo Support U						lp-20210916-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		12.8.542.25

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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				lp.31-12.8.497.19-1			12.8.497.19
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Emulex FC adpater driver for VMware - Lenovo Support U						lp-20210916-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		12.8.542.25

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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				nx1.sysx-218.0.5.4-8			218.0.5.4
Drivers	All Device Drivers are included with VMware ESXi 6.7 image
	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	tg3 vib in install distro		3.131d.v60.4-2vmw

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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				nx1.sysx-218.0.5.4-8			218.0.5.4
Drivers	All Device Drivers are included with VMware ESXi 6.7 image
	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	tg3 vib in install distro		3.131d.v60.4-2vmw

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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 v26.4 Network FW Update Release for Linux				net-8.40-5.40-1.3079.0-all-6			1.3079.0
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	No DS number available						net-20210715-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		1.5.2.0

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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 v26.4 Network FW Update Release for Linux				net-8.40-5.40-1.3079.0-all-6			1.3079.0
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	No DS number available						net-20210715-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		1.5.2.0

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Intel I350-F1 1xGbE Fiber Adapter for IBM System x							Lenovo Part Number: 00AG500
Intel I350-F1 1xGbE Fiber Adapter for IBM System x							Lenovo Feature Code: A56K
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Intel v26.4 Network FW Update Release for Linux				net-8.40-5.40-1.3079.0-all-6			1.3079.0
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	No DS number available						net-20210715-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		1.5.2.0

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Intel I350-T2 2xGbE BaseT Adapter for IBM System x							Lenovo Part Number: 00AG510
Intel I350-T2 2xGbE BaseT Adapter for IBM System x							Lenovo Feature Code: A56L
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Intel v26.4 Network FW Update Release for Linux				net-8.40-5.40-1.3079.0-all-6			1.3079.0
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	No DS number available						net-20210715-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		1.5.2.0

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Intel I350-T4 4xGbE BaseT Adapter for IBM System x							Lenovo Part Number: 00AG520
Intel I350-T4 4xGbE BaseT Adapter for IBM System x							Lenovo Feature Code: A56M
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Intel v26.4 Network FW Update Release for Linux				net-8.40-5.40-1.3079.0-all-6			1.3079.0
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	No DS number available						net-20210715-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		1.5.2.0

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Intel I350-T4 ML2 Quad Port GbE Adapter for IBM System x							Lenovo Part Number: 00D1998
Intel I350-T4 ML2 Quad Port GbE Adapter for IBM System x							Lenovo Feature Code: A40R
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Intel v26.4 Network FW Update Release for Linux				net-8.40-5.40-1.3079.0-all-6			1.3079.0
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	No DS number available						net-20210715-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	0x1521	igbn		1.5.2.0

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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 v26.4 Network FW Update Release for Linux				net-8.40-5.40-1.3079.0-all-6			1.3079.0
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	No DS number available						net-20210715-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		1.10.3.0

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Intel X540 ML2 Dual Port 10GbaseT Adapter for IBM System x Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00D1994
							Lenovo Feature Code: A40P
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Intel v26.4 Network FW Update Release for Linux				net-8.40-5.40-1.3079.0-all-6			1.3079.0
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	No DS number available						net-20210715-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	0x0000	ixgben		1.10.3.0

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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 v26.4 Network FW Update Release for Linux				net-8.40-5.40-1.3079.0-all-6			1.3079.0
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	No DS number available						net-20210715-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		1.10.3.0

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Intel X550-T1 Single Port 10GBase-T Adapter Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00MM850
							Lenovo Feature Code: ATRY
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Intel v26.4 Network FW Update Release for Linux				net-8.40-5.40-1.3079.0-all-6			1.3056.0
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	No DS number available						net-20210715-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	0x15D1	0x8086	0x0021	ixgben		1.10.3.0

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Intel X550-T2 Dual Port 10GBase-T Adapter Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00MM860
							Lenovo Feature Code: ATPX
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Intel v26.4 Network FW Update Release for Linux				net-8.40-5.40-1.3079.0-all-6			1.3056.0
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	No DS number available						net-20210715-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	0x1563	0x8086	0x0022	ixgben		1.10.3.0

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Intel X710 2x10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x							Lenovo Part Number: 01DA900
Intel X710 2x10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x							Lenovo Feature Code: AU2Y
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Intel v26.4 Network FW Update Release for Linux				net-8.40-5.40-1.3079.0-all-6			8.40
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	No DS number available						net-20210715-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		1.13.1.0

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Intel X710-DA2 ML2 2x10GbE SFP+ Adapter							Lenovo Part Number: 00JY940
Intel X710-DA2 ML2 2x10GbE SFP+ Adapter							Lenovo Feature Code: ATRH
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Intel v26.4 Network FW Update Release for Linux				net-8.40-5.40-1.3079.0-all-6			8.40
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	No DS number available						net-20210715-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	0x000D	i40en		1.13.1.0

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Intel X710 ML2 4x10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x							Lenovo Part Number: 94Y5200
Intel X710 ML2 4x10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x							Lenovo Feature Code: AS74
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Intel v26.4 Network FW Update Release for Linux				net-8.40-5.40-1.3079.0-all-6			8.40
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	No DS number available						net-20210715-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	0x0009	i40en		1.13.1.0

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N2125 SAS/SATA HBA Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 46C9010
N2125 SAS/SATA HBA Device Product Guide							Lenovo Feature Code: A3MV
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	BIOS/FW/UEFI Update for N2125 SAS/SATA Controller				n2125-1.20.02-4			20.00.02.00
Drivers	All Device Drivers are included with VMware ESXi 6.7 image
	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	0x0087	0x1014	0x0472	lsi_msgpt2 vib in install distro		20.00.04.00-4vmw

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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				mpt3.0.n2200-16.00.10.00-4			16.00.10.00
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Lenovo SAS HBA Controller VMware Drivers						mpt3.0-20190610a-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	lsiprovider Required Support vib		500.04.V0.72
	SAS	0x1000	0x0097	0x1014	0x0457	lsi-msgpt3		17.00.02.00

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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				mpt3.0.n2200-16.00.10.00-4			16.00.10.00
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Lenovo SAS HBA Controller VMware Drivers						mpt3.0-20190610a-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	lsiprovider Required Support vib		500.04.V0.72
	SAS	0x1000	0x0097	0x1014	0x04BE	lsi-msgpt3		17.00.02.00

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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				mpt3.0.n2200-16.00.10.00-4			16.00.10.00
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Lenovo SAS HBA Controller VMware Drivers						mpt3.0-20190610a-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	lsiprovider Required Support vib		500.04.V0.72
	SAS	0x1000	0x0097	0x1014	0x04CD	lsi-msgpt3		17.00.02.00

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ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 81Y4478
ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller Device Product Guide							Lenovo Feature Code: A1WX
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	ServeRAID M5100 Series SAS/SATA Controllers for Lenovo System x BIOS and Firmware Update				6gb-23.34.0-0023-1			23.34.0-0023
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	VMware vSphere Native Device Driver for Lenovo RAID and ServeRAID						mr3-20211022-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-RAID	0x1000	0x005B	0x1014	0x040C	lsiprovider Required Support vib		650.00.V0.82
	SAS-RAID	0x1000	0x005B	0x1014	0x040C	lsi-mr3 Non compliant		7.719.02.00

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ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 46C9110
ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller Device Product Guide							Lenovo Feature Code: A3YZ
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				mr3.0.5200-24.21.0-0151-2			24.21.0-0151
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	VMware vSphere Native Device Driver for Lenovo RAID and ServeRAID						mr3-20211022-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	0x005D	0x1014	0x0454	lsiprovider Required Support vib		650.00.V0.82
	SAS	0x1000	0x005D	0x1014	0x0454	lsi-mr3		7.719.02.00

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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				mr3.0.5200-24.21.0-0151-2			24.21.0-0151
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	VMware vSphere Native Device Driver for Lenovo RAID and ServeRAID						mr3-20211022-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	0x005D	0x1014	0x0455	lsiprovider Required Support vib		650.00.V0.82
	SAS	0x1000	0x005D	0x1014	0x0455	lsi-mr3		7.719.02.00

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All Supported NVMe Drives
Firmware		Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)							Lenovo Firmware Package Version
Firmware		Lenovo Online Drive Update Program							all-1.38.04-0

All Supported SAS Drives
Firmware		Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)							Lenovo Firmware Package Version
Firmware		Lenovo Online Drive Update Program							all-1.38.04-0

All Supported SATA Drives
Firmware		Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)							Lenovo Firmware Package Version
Firmware		Lenovo Online Drive Update Program							all-1.38.04-0

All Supported Solid State Drives
Firmware		Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)							Lenovo Firmware Package Version
Firmware		Lenovo Online Drive Update Program							all-1.38.04-0

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.pcie-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		1.0.84.0

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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.pcie-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		1.0.84.0

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Broadcom NetXtreme II ML2 Dual Port 10GbaseT for IBM System x Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00D2026
							Lenovo Feature Code: A40S
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.pcie-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	0x04A1	qfle3		1.0.84.0

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Broadcom NetXtreme II ML2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ for IBM System x Device Product Guide							Lenovo Part Number: 00D2028
							Lenovo Feature Code: A40T
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.pcie-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	0x04A0	qfle3		1.0.84.0

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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-2690.2700-1.93.05.d			9.07.00
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Qlogic Fibre Channel VMware ESXi Device Drivers						qla-20210702-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		3.1.74.0

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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-2690.2700-1.93.05.d			9.07.00
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Qlogic Fibre Channel VMware ESXi Device Drivers						qla-20210702-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		3.1.74.0

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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						qla-20210702-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		3.1.74.0

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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						qla-20210702-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		3.1.74.0

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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						qla-20210702-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		3.1.74.0

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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						qla-20210702-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		3.1.74.0

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Mellanox ConnectX-4 2x100GbE / EDR IB QSFP28 VPI Adapter							Lenovo Part Number: 00MM960
Mellanox ConnectX-4 2x100GbE / EDR IB QSFP28 VPI Adapter							Lenovo Feature Code: ATRP
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Mellanox Firmware				cx-5.4-1.0.3.0-8			12.28.2006
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Mellanox Network VMware ESXi Device Drivers - Lenovo Support U						cx-20210617-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	0x1013	0x15B3	0x0055	nmlx5-core		4.17.71.1
	Network	0x15B3	0x1013	0x15B3	0x0055	nmlx5-rdma Required Support vib		4.17.71.1

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Mellanox ConnectX-4 EDR IB VPI Single-port x16 PCIe 3.0 HCA							Lenovo Part Number: N/A
Mellanox ConnectX-4 EDR IB VPI Single-port x16 PCIe 3.0 HCA							Lenovo Feature Code: N/A
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Mellanox Firmware				cx-5.4-1.0.3.0-8			12.28.2006
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Mellanox Network VMware ESXi Device Drivers - Lenovo Support U						cx-20210617-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	0x1013	0x15B3	0x0042	nmlx5-core		4.17.71.1
	Network	0x15B3	0x1013	0x15B3	0x0042	nmlx5-rdma Required Support vib		4.17.71.1

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Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx 1x40GbE QSFP+ Adapter							Lenovo Part Number: 00MM950
Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx 1x40GbE QSFP+ Adapter							Lenovo Feature Code: ATRN
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Mellanox Firmware				cx-5.4-1.0.3.0-8			14.31.1014
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Mellanox Network VMware ESXi Device Drivers - Lenovo Support U						cx-20210617-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	0x1015	0x15B3	0x0018	nmlx5-core		4.17.71.1
	Network	0x15B3	0x1015	0x15B3	0x0018	nmlx5-rdma Required Support vib		4.17.71.1

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Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx 2x25GbE PCIe Adapter							Lenovo Part Number: 4XC7A08315
Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx 2x25GbE PCIe Adapter							Lenovo Feature Code: Miss
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Mellanox Firmware				cx-5.4-1.0.3.0-8			14.31.1014
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Mellanox Network VMware ESXi Device Drivers - Lenovo Support U						cx-20210617-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	0x1015	0x15B3	0x0057	nmlx5-core		4.17.71.1
	Network	0x15B3	0x1015	0x15B3	0x0057	nmlx5-rdma Required Support vib		4.17.71.1

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Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx ML2 1x25GbE SFP28 Adapter							Lenovo Part Number: 00MN990
Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx ML2 1x25GbE SFP28 Adapter							Lenovo Feature Code: ATZR
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Mellanox Firmware				cx-5.4-1.0.3.0-8			14.31.1014
Drivers	Lenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)						Lenovo Package Version
	Mellanox Network VMware ESXi Device Drivers - Lenovo Support U						cx-20210617-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	0x1015	0x15B3	0x0056	nmlx5-core		4.17.71.1
	Network	0x15B3	0x1015	0x15B3	0x0056	nmlx5-rdma Required Support vib		4.17.71.1

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Mellanox ConnectX-3 10 GbE Adapter							Lenovo Part Number: 00D9690
Mellanox ConnectX-3 10 GbE Adapter							Lenovo Feature Code: A3PM
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Mellanox ConnectX-3 Firmware				cx.3-5.0-2.1.8.0.0			2.42.5032
Drivers	All Device Drivers are included with VMware ESXi 6.7 image
	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 vib in install distro		1.9.7.0-1vmw

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Mellanox ConnectX-3 FDR VPI IB/E Adapter							Lenovo Part Number: 00D9550
Mellanox ConnectX-3 FDR VPI IB/E Adapter							Lenovo Feature Code: A3PN
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Mellanox ConnectX-3 Firmware				cx.3-5.0-2.1.8.0.0			2.42.5032
Drivers	All Device Drivers are included with VMware ESXi 6.7 image
	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 vib in install distro		1.9.7.0-1vmw

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Mellanox ConnectX-3 Pro ML2 2x40GbE/FDR VPI Adapter							Lenovo Part Number: 00FP650
Mellanox ConnectX-3 Pro ML2 2x40GbE/FDR VPI Adapter							Lenovo Feature Code: A5RK
Firmware	Required Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)				Lenovo Firmware Package Version			Device Firmware Version
Firmware	Mellanox ConnectX-3 Firmware				cx.3-5.0-2.1.8.0.0			2.42.5032
Drivers	All Device Drivers are included with VMware ESXi 6.7 image
	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	0x1007	0x15B3	0x0032	nmlx4-en vib in install distro		1.9.7.0-1vmw

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