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When the active firmware version for any of the HPE Broadcom-based network adapters listed in the Scope section below, is equal to or later than firmware version 20.25.42, while performing a local firmware downgrade to firmware version 20.24.41 or prior versions using any HPE smart component (exe, rpm, or zip files) or using the Service Pack for ProLiant(SPP) under the corresponding Operating System; the active firmware of the device is displayed as "21.6.2" or a similar format, which is the MBA portion of the whole firmware family. When this occurs, the actual firmware version is not reflected correctly.This is a display issue which does not impact the functionality of firmware or the product.The following example shows the relationship between 20.25.42 and 21.6.2:The firmware version is reported correctly via "Firmware & OS Software" under iLO web User Interface:Additionally, if the firmware installation is locally performed using the Service Pack for ProLiant(SPP), though the actual firmware is newer, the "Selected button" will be displayed to remind users that this is an upgradeable item; therefore, when automatic updates are performed using the offline SPP operation, the firmware will be downgraded even if the active one is actually newer.Example of the correct firmware version displayed:Example of the incorrect firmware version displayed:Example of the automatic or interactive operation of Service Pack for ProLiant(SPP):
Any HPE platforms configured with any of the following HPE Broadcom-based network adapters:Broadcom BCM5719 Ethernet 1Gb 4-port BASE-T Adapter for HPE (P51178-B21)Broadcom BCM5719 Ethernet 1Gb 4-port BASE-T OCP3 Adapter for HPE (P51181-B21)HPE Ethernet 1Gb 2-port BASE-T BCM5720 Adapter (615732-B21)HPE Ethernet 1Gb 4-port BASE-T BCM5719 Adapter (647594-B21)HPE Ethernet 1Gb 4-port FLR-T BCM5719 Adapter (629135-B22)HPE Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 330i Adapter (LOM)HPE Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 331i Adapter (LOM)HPE Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 332i Adapter (LOM)Broadcom BCM5719 Ethernet 1Gb 4-port Base-T LOM Adapter for HPE (LOM)Broadcom BCM5720 Ethernet 1Gb 2-port BASE-T LOM Adapter for HPE (LOM)Note:The network adapter(s) in this document are affected by a naming standard change for HPE products to help customers quickly and easily identify the specific vendor and model while configuring HPE platforms. For more information about the name changes and for identification purposes, refer to the following Customer Notice:HPE Network Adapters - Product Renaming Framework And Plan For HPE Network Adapters
All these issues have been addressed in firmware combo image version 20.25.42 (or later); therefore while performing firmware downgrades from firmware versions newer than firmware combo image v20.25.42 to v20.25.42, the issue will no longer be experienced. Firmware downgrades to any version prior to firmware combo image version 20.25.42 cannot be performed.To download firmware combo image version 20.25.42 (or later) that addressed this issue, refer to the followings URLs:HPE Broadcom-Based network adapters / Firmware combo image v20.25.42Broadcom NX1 Online Firmware Upgrade Utility for Windows Server x64 Editions Version 5.3.4.0Broadcom NX1 Online Firmware Upgrade Utility for VMware Version 1.34.3Broadcom NX1 Online Firmware Upgrade Utility for Linux x86_64 Version 2.33.3HPE ProLiant Gen10 server series Only / Firmware combo image version 20.25.43HPE Broadcom NX1 Online Firmware Upgrade Utility Windows Server x64 Editions for HPE ProLiant Gen10 server series Only Version 5.3.4.0HPE Broadcom NX1 Online Firmware Upgrade Utility VMware for HPE ProLiant Gen10 server series Only Version 1.34.4HPE Broadcom NX1 Online Firmware Upgrade Utility Linux x86_64 for HPE ProLiant Gen10 server series Only Version 2.33.4RECEIVE PROACTIVE UPDATES: Receive support alerts (such as Customer Advisories), as well as updates on drivers, software, firmware, and customer replaceable components, proactively in your e-mail through HPE Support Alerts. Sign up for Support Alerts at the following URL:HPE Email Preference CenterNAVIGATION TIP:For hints on navigating HPE.com to locate the latest drivers, patches and other support software downloads, refer to theNavigation Tips document.SEARCH TIP:For hints on locating similar documents on HPE.com, refer to theSearch Tips document.
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