Broadcom 578XX adapters installed in Dell system require updated version of RHEL

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RHEL 6.4 which is certified on this system does not support the following Broadcom 578XX adapters.

  • Broadcom 57800 2x10Gb DA/SFP+ + 2x1Gb BT Network Daughter Card
  • Broadcom 57840S Quad Port 10Gb SFP+ Direct Attach Rack Network Daughter Card

In order to remain supported, any systems that are purchased with these adapters should be updated to RHEL 6.5 accordingly.

Please review the specifications for the system at time of purchase. If the specifications includes the hardware noted above, then the minimum supported version is RHEL 6.5.

Please consult all other notes linked to this system certification. Other restrictions regarding minimum supported Operating System may apply. This note pertains only to the minimum required version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux needed to support the listed adapters.

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