Is my Broadcom 578xx device supported on my RHEL certified system?

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Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • Broadcom 57810S DP 10G bNDC KR
  • Broadcom 57810S DP 10G KR Mez

Issue

  • A server is listed as "Certified - Supported" on Red Hat's Hardware Certification site, but it was purchased with a Broadcom 578xx device. Is that Broadcom device also certified and supported by Red Hat?

Resolution

  • In order for the Broadcom 578xx devices to be supported under RHEL 5, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.8 or later is required.
  • In order for the Broadcom 578xx devices to be supported under RHEL 6, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.2 or later is required.

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