Intel(R) Network Connections Software, Release 29.3 *************************************************** July 25, 2024 This release includes software and drivers for Intel(R) Ethernet adapters and integrated network connections. Contents ^^^^^^^^ * Intel(R) Network Connections Software, Release 29.3 * What's New in This Release * User Guides * Bug Fixes and Known Issues * Supported Operating Systems * Supported Hardware * Intel Fiber Optic Connections * Customer Support * Legal / Disclaimers What's New in This Release ========================== See the release notes for a full listing of new or removed features in this release. To view the release notes: 1. Go to the following page on intel.com: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/search.html?ws=idsa-defaul t#q=Intel%C2%AE%20Ethernet%20Controller%20Products%20Release%20Not es&sort=relevancy&f:@tabfilter=[Developers] 2. In the list of results, click on the link for "Intel(R) Ethernet Controller Products Release Notes." * By default, the page lists the newest released version. * If you need to view the release notes for a different version, click on the "More Versions" link in the right side of the search result and select your desired version. User Guides =========== See the Intel(R) Ethernet Adapters and Devices User Guide for installation instructions, explanations of supported features and tools, and troubleshooting tips. You can view this user guide in the Intel Resource and Documentation Center at https://cdrdv2.intel.com/v1/dl/getContent/705831. Note: Point releases (for example, 29.1.1) may not have a corresponding user guide version. In those cases, refer to the user guide for the major release (for example, 29.1). If you need localized installation instructions, you can access them at the following location within the software release: /DOCS/QUICK/quick.htm Bug Fixes and Known Issues ========================== See the release notes for the list of all currently known issues, limitations, and resolved issues. Supported Operating Systems =========================== The drivers in this software release have been tested with the operating systems (OSs) listed below. Additional OSs may function with our drivers but are not tested. Note: Not all devices support all operating systems listed. Refer to the Release Notes for detailed OS support information for your device. Microsoft Windows Server*, Azure Stack HCI, and Windows* -------------------------------------------------------- * Microsoft Windows Server* 2022 * Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Version 1903 * Microsoft Windows Server 2016 * Microsoft Azure Stack HCI * Microsoft Windows* 11 version 23H2 (build 22631.2506) * Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2 (build 22621) * Microsoft Windows 10 version 21H2 (build 19044) * Microsoft Windows 10 RS5, Version 1809 (build 17763) Note: * Devices based on the following do not support Microsoft Windows or Windows Server: * Intel® Ethernet Connection E822-C * Intel® Ethernet Connection E822-L * Microsoft Windows 32-bit operating systems are only supported on Intel 1Gbps Ethernet Adapters. * Some older Intel Ethernet adapters do not have full software support for the most recent versions of Microsoft Windows. Many older Intel Ethernet adapters have base drivers supplied by Microsoft Windows. VMware ESXi* ------------ * VMware ESXi* 8.0 * VMware ESXi 7.0 Please refer to VMware's download site for the latest ESXi drivers for Intel Ethernet devices. Linux* ------ * Linux* Real Time Kernel 5.x and 4.x [1] * Linux, v2.4 kernel or higher * Red Hat Enterprise Linux* (RHEL) 9.4 * Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.10 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server* (SLES) 15 SP6 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 * Canonical Ubuntu* 22.04 LTS * Canonical Ubuntu 20.04 LTS * Debian* 11 * openEuler* 22.03 LTS SP3 for AArch64 [2] [1] Only supported on Intel® Ethernet E810 Series. [2] Only supported on Intel Ethernet E810 Series, with the Linux ice and iavf drivers and select Intel® Network Connection Tools. See tool readmes for details. FreeBSD* -------- * FreeBSD* 14.1 * FreeBSD 13.3 Supported Hardware ================== This software release supports Intel® Ethernet devices based on the silicon controllers and connections listed below. For help identifying your network device and finding supported devices, visit https://www.intel.com/support. Note: Available features and settings are dependent on your device and operating system. **Not all settings are available on every device/OS combination.** Intel® Ethernet 800 Series -------------------------- * Intel® Ethernet Controller E810-C * Intel® Ethernet Controller E810-XXV * Intel® Ethernet Connection E822-C * Intel® Ethernet Connection E822-L * Intel® Ethernet Connection E823-C * Intel® Ethernet Connection E823-L Intel® Ethernet 700 Series -------------------------- * Intel® Ethernet Controller I710 * Intel® Ethernet Controller X710 * Intel® Ethernet Controller XL710 * Intel® Ethernet Network Connection X722 * Intel® Ethernet Controller XXV710 * Intel® Ethernet Controller V710 Intel® Ethernet 500 Series -------------------------- * Intel® Ethernet Controller 82599 * Intel® Ethernet Controller X520 * Intel® Ethernet Controller X550 * Intel® Ethernet Controller X552 * Intel® Ethernet Controller X553 Intel® Ethernet 300 Series and Other ------------------------------------ * Intel® I210 Gigabit Ethernet Controller * Intel® I350 Gigabit Ethernet Controller * Intel® Ethernet Controller I225 * Intel® Ethernet Controller I226 Intel Fiber Optic Connections ============================= Caution: The fiber optic ports may utilize Class 1 or Class 1M laser devices. Do not stare into the end of a fiber optic connector connected to a "live" system. Do not use optical instruments to view the laser output. Using optical instruments increases eye hazard. Laser radiation is hazardous and may cause eye injury. To inspect a connector, receptacle or adapter end, be sure that the fiber optic device or system is turned off, or the fiber cable is disconnected from the "live" system. The Intel Gigabit and 10GbE network adapters with fiber optic connections operate only at their native speed and only at full- duplex. Therefore you do not need to make any adjustments. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The laser module contains no serviceable parts. Customer Support ================ * Main Intel support website: https://support.intel.com * Support for Intel Ethernet products: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/products/36773 /ethernet-products.html Legal / Disclaimers =================== Copyright (C) 2002 - 2024, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel technologies may require enabled hardware, software or service activation. No product or component can be absolutely secure. Your costs and results may vary. Intel, the Intel logo, and other Intel marks are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. Performance varies by use, configuration, and other factors. Learn more at https://www.Intel.com/PerformanceIndex. The products described may contain design defects or errors known as errata which may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are available on request. 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