Onload

Onload User Guides & Packages

Onload software accelerates your application without requiring modifications to the application. Onload is a premium add-on product for XtremeScale adapters that provides POSIX compliant TCP, UDP, and multicast interfaces with full kernel bypass.

EnterpriseOnload and OpenOnload are the versions of choice for latency-critical applications.

Note: For X3522 firmware and driver downloads, please visit the X3522 downloads site.

EnterpriseOnload

EnterpriseOnload

EnterpriseOnload source RPMs are available to download for registered customers with an active ESS support contract.

Please click here to visit the EnterpriseOnload download page.

KubernetesOnload

KubernetesOnload Download Packages

Packages Version  Part# Date
KubernetesOnload Release
Release note
3.0.0   12/15/2023
KubernetesOnload Release Package
Release note
2.0.0.286
(v.2) (Obsolete) 
SF-122929-LS 06/09/2020
KubernetesOnload Third-Party Sources Package 2.0.0.286
(v.1) (Obsolete) 
SF-123617-LS 06/09/2020
OpenOnload

OpenOnload

OpenOnload is part of our suite of network acceleration technologies. The OpenOnload package includes:

  • The Onload sockets acceleration technology for transparent acceleration of sockets-based applications.
  • The ef_vi API for high performance raw Ethernet networking.
  • The standard “sfc” net driver for the Linux kernel.
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
8.1.2.26 SF-109585-LS 11/23/2023
Onload User Guide v.1.2 UG1586 07/31/2023
ef_vi User Guide v.16 SF-114063-CD 07/31/2023
TCPDirect User Guide v.15 SF-116303-CD 07/31/2023
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
8.1.2.26 SF-109585-LS 11/23/2023
OpenOnload DKMS Release Package
Release note
8.1.2.26 SF-120887-LS 11/23/2023
OpenOnload SRPM Release Package
Release note
8.1.2.26 SF-122450-LS 11/23/2023
OpenOnload DEB Release Package
Release note
8.1.2.26 SF-122451-LS 11/23/2023
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
8.1.1.17 SF-109585-LS 08/11/2023
OpenOnload DKMS Release Package
Release note
8.1.1.17 SF-120887-LS 08/11/2023
OpenOnload SRPM Release Package
Release note
8.1.1.17 SF-122450-LS 08/11/2023
OpenOnload DEB Release Package
Release note
8.1.1.17 SF-122451-LS 08/11/2023
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
8.1.0.15
(v.41)
SF-109585-LS 07/14/2023
OpenOnload DKMS Release Package
Release note
8.1.0.15
(v.12)
SF-120887-LS 07/14/2023
OpenOnload SRPM Release Package
Release note
8.1.0.15
(v.11)
SF-122450-LS 07/14/2023
OpenOnload DEB Release Package
Release note
8.1.0.15
(v.11)
SF-122451-LS 07/14/2023
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
8.0.2.51
(v.40)
SF-109585-LS 12/13/2022
OpenOnload DKMS Release Package
Release note
8.0.2.51
(v.40)
SF-120887-LS 12/13/2022
OpenOnload SRPM Release Package
Release note
8.0.2.51
(v.40)
SF-122450-LS 12/13/2022
OpenOnload DEB Release Package
Release note
8.0.2.51
(v.40)
SF-122451-LS 12/13/2022
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
8.0.1.39
(v39)
SF-109585-LS 10/24/2022
OpenOnload DKMS Release Package
Release note
8.0.1.39
(v10)
SF-120887-LS 10/24/2022
OpenOnload SRPM Release Package
Release note
8.0.1.39
 (v.9)
SF-122450-LS 10/24/2022
OpenOnload DEB Release Package
Release note
8.0.1.39
 (v.9)
SF-122451-LS 10/24/2022
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
8.0.0.34 
(v.38)
SF-109585-LS 07/06/2022
OpenOnload DKMS Release Package
Release note
8.0.0.34
 (v.9)
SF-120887-LS 07/06/2022
OpenOnload SRPM Release Package
Release note
8.0.0.34
 (v.8)
SF-122450-LS 07/06/2022
OpenOnload DEB Release Package
Release note
8.0.0.34
 (v.9)
SF-122451-LS 07/06/2022
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
7.1.3.202 (v.37) SF-109585-LS 03/03/2022
OpenOnload DKMS Release Package
Release note
7.1.3.202 (v.8) SF-120887-LS 03/03/2022
OpenOnload SRPM Release Package
Release note
7.1.3.202 (v.7) SF-122450-LS 03/03/2022
OpenOnload DEB Release Package
Release note
7.1.3.202 (v.7) SF-122451-LS 03/03/2022
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
7.1.2.141
(v.36)
SF-109585-LS 06/30/2021
OpenOnload DKMS Release Package
Release note
7.1.2.141
(v.7)
SF-120887-LS 06/30/2021
OpenOnload SRPM Release Package
Release note
7.1.2.141
(v.6)
SF-122450-LS 06/30/2021
OpenOnload DEB Release Package
Release note
7.1.2.141
(v.6)
SF-122451-LS 06/30/2021
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
7.1.1.75
(v.35)
SF-109585-LS 04/06/2021
OpenOnload DKMS Release Package
Release note
7.1.1.75
(v.6)
SF-120887-LS 04/06/2021
OpenOnload SRPM Release Package
Release note
7.1.1.75
(v.5)
SF-122450-LS 04/06/2021
OpenOnload DEB Release Package
Release note
7.1.1.75
(v.5)
SF-122451-LS 04/06/2021
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
7.1.0.265
(v.33)
SF-109585-LS 05/05/2021
OpenOnload DKMS Release Package
Release note
7.1.0.265
(v.4)
SF-120887-LS 05/05/2021
OpenOnload SRPM Release Package
Release note
7.1.0.265
(v.3)
SF-122450-LS 05/05/2021
OpenOnload DEB Release Package
Release note
7.1.0.265
(v.3)
SF-122451-LS 05/05/2021
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
7.0.0.176
(v.32)
SF-109585-LS 09/17/2019
OpenOnload DKMS Release Package
Release note
7.0.0.176
(v.3)
SF-120887-LS 09/17/2019
OpenOnload SRPM Release Package
Release note
7.0.0.176
(v.2)
SF-122450-LS 09/17/2019
OpenOnload DEB Release Package
Release note
7.0.0.176
(v.2)
SF-122451-LS 09/17/2019
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
201811-u1
(v.31)
SF-109585-LS 07/01/2019
OpenOnload DKMS Release Package
Release note
201811-u1
(v.2)
SF-120887-LS 07/01/2019
OpenOnload SRPM Release Package
Release note
201811-u1
(v.1)
SF-122450-LS 07/01/2019
OpenOnload DEB Release Package
Release note
201811-u1
(v.1)
SF-122451-LS 07/01/2019
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
201811
(v.30)
SF-109585-LS 12/03/2018
OpenOnload DKMS Release Package
Release note
201811
(v.1)
SF-120887-LS 12/03/2018
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
201805-u1
(v.28)
SF-109585-LS 08/22/2018
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
201805
(v.27)
SF-109585-LS 05/08/2018
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
201710-u1.1
(v.26)
SF-109585-LS 04/23/2018
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
201710-u1
(v.25)
SF-109585-LS 01/23/2018
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
201710
(v.24)
SF-109585-LS 10/10/2017
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
201606-u1.3
(v.23)
SF-109585-LS 06/26/2017
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
201606-u1.2
(v.22)
SF-109585-LS 03/16/2017
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
201606-u1.1
(v.21)
SF-109585-LS 02/01/2017
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
201606-u1
(v.20)
SF-109585-LS 11/03/2016
Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
201606
(v.19)
SF-109585-LS 06/30/2016
TCPDirect

TCP Direct

TCP Direct is Xilinx's ultra-low latency stack. Since version 8.0.0, TCP Direct packages require OpenOnload packages to be installed with matching first three parts of the version number. Prior to version 8.0.0, TCP Direct is included within OpenOnload packages.

Packages Version Part# Date
TCPDirect Release Package
Release note
8.1.2.38 XN-201046-LS 11/23/2023
TCPDirect SRPM Release Package
Release note
8.1.2.38 XN-201047-LS 11/23/2023
TCPDirect DEB Release Package
Release note
8.1.2.38 XN-201048-LS 11/23/2023
Packages Version Part# Date
TCPDirect Release Package
Release note
8.1.1.23 XN-201046-LS 08/11/2023
TCPDirect SRPM Release Package
Release note
8.1.1.23 XN-201047-LS 08/11/2023
TCPDirect DEB Release Package
Release note
8.1.1.23 XN-201048-LS 08/11/2023
Packages Version Part# Date
TCPDirect Release Package
Release note
8.1.0.19
(v.4)
XN-201046-LS 07/14/2023
TCPDirect SRPM Release Package
Release note
8.1.0.19
(v.4)
XN-201047-LS 07/14/2023
TCPDirect DEB Release Package
Release note
8.1.0.19
(v.3)
XN-201048-LS 07/14/2023
Packages Version Part# Date
TCPDirect Release Package
Release note
8.0.2.11
(v.3)
XN-201046-LS 12/13/2022
TCPDirect SRPM Release Package
Release note
8.0.2.11
(v.3)
XN-201047-LS 12/13/2022
TCPDirect DEB Package
Release note
8.0.2.11
(v.3)
XN-201048-LS 12/13/2022
Packages Version Part# Date
TCPDirect Release Package
Release note
8.0.1.2
(v.2)
XN-201046-LS 10/24/2022
TCPDirect SRPM Release Package
Release note
8.0.1.2
(v.2)
XN-201047-LS 10/24/2022
TCPDirect DEB Package
Release note
8.0.1.2
(v.1)
XN-201048-LS 10/24/2022
Packages Version Part# Date
TCPDirect Release Package
Release note
8.0.0.304
(v.1)
XN-201046-LS 07/06/2022
TCPDirect SRPM Release Package
Release note
8.0.0.304
(v.1)
XN-201047-LS 07/06/2022

Drivers and Software

Network Adapter Drivers & Software Packages

These are the download page for our network adapter drivers and software packages.

  • For the latest networking drivers, software packages and documentation please select from the list below.
  • For OEM validated networking drivers, documentation and other utilities, select OEM Driver Downloads.
Documentation
Packages Version Part# Date
Solarflare Server Adapter User Guide v.28 SF-103837-CD 11/02/2020
Enhanced PTP User Guide v.1.1 UG1602 04/07/2023
Solarflare RPM Signing Keys
Release note
v.2 SF-117279-LS 11/19/2018
Bootable ISOs

Bootable ISOs Download Packages

Packages Version Part# Date
Sfutils bootable CD/USB image
Release note
v8.3.2.1000
(v.41)
SF-111768-LS 02/23/2024
Linux

Linux

Linux drivers for our server adapters are available for download below. These driver packages support all SFN7xxx, SFN8xxx and X2xxx series adapters.

To download packages for PTP time synchronisation please select the appropriate category below.

Packages Version Part# Date
Solarflare Linux Utilities RPM (64bit)
Release note
v8.3.2.1000
(v.74)
SF-107601-LS 01/29/2024
Solarflare Net v5 driver Source RPM
Release notes
v5_3_16_1004 XN-201161-LS 11/21/2023
Solarflare Net v5 driver Source DKMS
Release notes
v5_3_16_1004 XN-201146-LS 11/21/2023
Solarflare Net v5 driver KMP SLES15 SP5
Release notes
v5_3_16_1004 XN-201152-LS 11/21/2023
Solarflare Net v5 driver Source RPM
Release Note
v5_3_14_1019 XN-201161-LS 07/18/2023
Solarflare Net v5 driver Source DKMS
Release Note
v5_3_14_1019 XN-201146-LS 07/18/2023
Solarflare Net v5 driver KMP
Release Note
v5_3_14_1019 XN-201152-LS 07/25/2023
Solarflare Server Adapter User Guide v.28 SF-103837-CD 11/02/2020
Solarflare Linux diagnostics (sfreport)
Release note
v4_15_0
(v.7)
SF-108317-LS-7 12/09/2022
Solarflare RPM Signing Keys
Release note
v.2 SF-117279-LS 11/19/2018

Miscellaneous files

Packages Version Part# Date
Solarflare Linux (and VMware ESX) Utilities Source
Release note
v8.3.2.1000
(v.67)
SF-105095-LS 02/23/2024
Sfutils bootable CD/USB image
Release note
v8.3.2.1000
(v.41)
SF-111768-LS 02/23/2024

PTP

Our PTP adapters use the standard Linux drivers (either installed via a driver RPM or part of an Onload installation). The Enhanced PTP Daemon (sfptpd) takes full advantage of all the PTP hardware features available on our PTP adapters.

The Enhanced PTP Daemon includes:

  • Multiple PTP-master support
  • NTP fallback support
  • Synchronization to remote timesources via PTP, PPS and NTP
  • Advanced timestamp filtering for high accuracy and outlier detection and rejection
  • PTP over LACP and Active-Backup bonds
  • PTP over VLAN interfaces
  • Comprehensive logging including instantaneous and historical statistical data
  • Hybrid Multicast/Unicast transmission mode

Note: Please use UG1602 - Enhanced PTP User Guide (UG1602) for all versions.

Since v3.6.0.1015, sfptpd is shipped with multiple RPM package types in order to match the differing installation conventions of older and newer operating systems and to take advantage of newer default build options.

  • For users of RHEL 6, please choose the XN-201369-LS part. v3.6.x is the last feature version to support RHEL 6, which is not supported in v3.7.0 and later.
  • For users of RHEL 7, please choose the XN-201370-LS part.
  • For users of all other RPM-based operating systems including RHEL 8 and RHEL 9, please choose the generic SF-113122-LS part.
  • For operating systems that do not use RPMs, such as Debian and Ubuntu, please choose the SF-108910-LS part.
Packages Version Part# Date
Solarflare Enhanced PTP Daemon (sfptpd) 64 bit binary RPM (Others)
Release note
v3.5.0.1004 (v.15) SF-113122-LS 06/16/2022
Solarflare Enhanced PTP Daemon (sfptpd) 64 bit binary tarball
Release note
v3.5.0.1004 (v.22) SF-108910-LS 06/16/2022
SolarCapture Pro

SolarCapture Pro Download Packages

SolarCapture Pro (8K/X2 PLUS adapters)

SolarCapture Pro is a set of tools for capturing, timestamping, processing and injecting network traffic. SolarCapture Pro is able to capture packets received from the network at very high rates, apply filtering in hardware and software, perform custom processing, and write packets to disk in PCAP format.

SolarCapture Pro includes APIs for customisation and for embedding into applications, and a flexible framework for putting together applications from pluggable processing components.

SolarCapture Pro is supported on XtremeScale 8000 series Plus and X2 Plus adapters. A SolarCapture Pro AppFlex activation key is no longer required.

SolarCapturePro v1.6.9

Release v1.6.9 of SolarCapturePro is available below.

Beginning with v1.6.9, SolarCapturePro may be used on XtremeScale 8000 series PLUS and X2 PLUS adapters, without the need to purchase an SFS-SCP authorization code or activation key.

Note that the v1.6.9 package requires Python 2. Some recent OSes will not be able to run this version.

Currently, there are no plans for further product releases of SolarCapturePro. Instead, we have recently open-sourced the SolarCapture code.  This is not a formally tested version, but has been updated to use Python 3.

Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
Provides drivers for SolarFlare adapters. OpenOnload 7.0.0 or later is recommended for SolarCapture 1.6.9
7.1.2.141
(v.36)
SF-109585-LS 06/30/2021
Solarflare Linux Utilities RPM (64bit)
Release note
v8.2.2.1001
(v.72)
SF-107601-LS 02/01/2022
SolarCapture SDK
Release note
1.6.9.1
(v.10)
SF-112972-LS 08/26/2020
SolarCapture Pro RPMs
Release note
1.6.9.1
(v.10)
SF-112974-LS 08/26/2020
SolarCapture User Guide v.14 SF-108469-CD 10/21/2019
SolarCapture C Bindings User Guide
v.3 SF-115721-CD 06/25/2019
SolarCapture Pro (activated)

SolarCapture Pro is a suite of tools for capturing, timestamping, processing and injecting network traffic. SolarCapture Pro can capture network packets at very high rates, apply filtering in hardware and software, perform custom processing, and write packets to disk in PCAP format.

SolarCapture Pro includes APIs for customization and embedding into applications and a flexible framework for putting together applications from pluggable processing components.

The SolarCapture Pro packages on this page support Flareon (8000 and 7000 series) adapters.

Installing a SolarCapture Pro activation key into a Flareon adapter enables the following:

  • Hardware timestamps (note: this also requires a Precision Time (“PTP”) activation key)
  • libpcap bindings
  • Packet injection
  • Sniff mode
  • Software filtering
  • Application clustering

SolarCapture v1.6.6

Release v1.6.6 of SolarCapture Pro is available below.

This version of SolarCapture Pro requires the use of a legacy SolarCapture AppFlex activation key.

Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
Provides drivers for SolarFlare adapters. OpenOnload 201509-u1 or later is recommended for SolarCapture 1.6.
7.1.2.141
(v.36)
SF-109585-LS 06/30/2021
Solarflare Linux Utilities RPM (64bit)
Release note
v8.2.4.1004
(v.72)
SF-107601-LS 02/01/2022
SolarCapture SDK
Release note
1.6.9.12
(v.7)
SF-112972-LS 06/22/2019
SolarCapture Pro RPMs
Release note
1.6.6
(v.7)
SF-112974-LS 06/24/2019
SolarCapture User Guide v.12 SF-108469-CD 07/30/2019
SolarCapture C Bindings User Guide
v.3 SF-115721-CD 06/25/2019

SolarCapture v1.6.4

Release v1.6.4 of SolarCapture Pro is available below.

This version of SolarCapture Pro requires the use of a legacy SolarCapture AppFlex activation key.

Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
Provides drivers for SolarFlare adapters. OpenOnload 201509-u1 or later is recommended for SolarCapture 1.6.
7.1.2.141
(v.36)
SF-109585-LS 06/30/2021
Solarflare Linux Utilities RPM (64bit)
Release note
v8.2.4.1004
(v.72)
SF-107601-LS 02/01/2022
SolarCapture SDK
Release note
1.6.4
(v.6)
SF-112972-LS 09/27/2017
SolarCapture Pro RPMs
Release note
1.6.4
(v.6)
SF-112974-LS 09/27/2017
SolarCapture User Guide v.11 SF-108469-CD 4/16/2017
SolarCapture C Bindings User Guide
v.2 SF-115721-CD 05/17/2016

SolarCapture v1.6.3

Release v1.6.3 of SolarCapture Pro is available below.

This version of SolarCapture Pro requires the use of a legacy SolarCapture AppFlex activation key.

Packages Version Part# Date
OpenOnload Release Package
Release note
7.1.2.141
(v.36)
SF-109585-LS 06/30/2021
Solarflare Linux Utilities RPM (64bit)
Release note
Provides firmware updates for 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 series adapters
v8.2.4.1004
(v.72)
SF-107601-LS 02/01/2022
SolarCapture SDK
Release note
Contains solar_capture-core and solar_capture-python RPMs
1.6.3.3
(v.5)
SF-112972-LS 04/19/2017
SolarCapture Pro RPMs
Release note
Contains solar_capture-live and solar_capture-pro RPMs
1.6.3
(v.5)
SF-112974-LS 04/19/2017
SolarCapture User Guide v.11 SF-108469-CD 04/16/2017
SolarCapture C Bindings User Guide
v.2 SF-115721-CD 05/17/2016
VMware

VMware 

VMware ESXi drivers for our server adapters are available for download below.
Please note that the native VMKernel ESX drivers support SFN8000 and X2000 series adapters.

Native VMware driver (VMKernel) packages

Native VMware driver (VMKernel) packages

This section contains the packages for Native VMware driver (VMKernel).

This is IOVP certified production quality driver using the VMKernel driver framework.
It can also be downloaded directly from the VMware Compatibility Guide.

Packages Version Part# Date
VMware ESXi 6.5 Native driver (VIB)
Release note
2.4.0.1000
(v.9)
SF-118824-LS 01/28/2021
VMware ESXi 6.5 Native driver (Offline Bundle)
Release note
2.4.0.1000
(v.9)
SF-118825-LS 01/28/2021
VMware ESXi 6.7 Native driver (VIB)
Release note
2.4.0.2000
(v.2)
SF-123636-LS 01/28/2021
VMware ESXi 6.7 Native driver (Offline Bundle)
Release note
2.4.0.2000
(v.2)
SF-123637-LS 01/28/2021
VMware ESXi 7.0 Native driver (Component)
Release note
2.4.0.2000
(v.2)
SF-123638-LS 01/28/2021

The following utilities, which are compatible with the VMKernel driver, provide the means to remotely update and configure an adapter. 

Packages Version Part# Date
VMware ESXi 6.5/6.7 Utilities CIM Provider (32 Bit) For Native Driver
Release note
2.1.0.28
(v.6)
SF-120055-LS 01/28/2021
VWare ESXi 7.0 Utilities CIM Provider (64-bit) for Native Driver
Release note
2.1.0.31
(v.2)
XN-200025-LS 01/28/2021
Linux Utilities (64-bit) for use with ESXi CIM Provider for Native Driver
Release note    
v8.2.0.1002
(v.1)
XN-200123-LS 01/27/2021
VMware ESXCLI 6.5/ 6.7 extensions (32 bit) for Native Driver
Release note
v2.4.0.2016
(v.5)
SF-120773-LS 01/27/2021
VMware ESXi 7.0 ESXCLI extensions (64-bit) for Native Driver
Release note
v2.4.0.2016
(v.1)
XN-200122-LS 01/27/2021
VMware ESXi 6.5/ 6.7 Firmware VIB
Release note
v8.0.1.1002
(v.5)
SF-121528-LS 10/29/2021
VMware ESXi 7.0 Firmware (Component)
Release note
v8.0.1.1002
(v.2)
XN-200208-LS 10/29/2021

The following diagnostic utility is compatible with the VMKernel driver. 

Packages Version Part# Date
Diagnostics (sfreport) for VMware ESXi Native Driver
Release note
2.4.0.1000
(v.5)
SF-120088-LS 01/27/2021
Packages Version Part# Date
Solarflare Server Adapter User Guide v.28 SF-103837-CD 11/02/2020
Packages Version Part# Date
VMware ESXi Guest OS support matrix 2.3.3.1016
(v.3)
SF-115680-AN 07/09/2020
Native VMware (VMKernel) packages for Dell

This section contains packages specific to Dell.

Packages Version Part# Date
VMware ESXi 6.5/ 6.7 Firmware VIB for Dell
Release note
2.4.0.100v8.0.1.1002.d00
(v.4)
SF-122666-LS 12/02/2021
VMware ESXi 7.0 Firmware (Component) for Dell
Release note
v8.0.1.1002.d00
(v.3)
XN-200475-LS 12/09/2021
Packages Version Part# Date
VMware ESXi Guest OS support matrix 2.3.3.1016
(v.3)
SF-115680-AN 07/09/2020
Windows

Windows

Windows drivers for our server adapters are available for download below.

X2 and SFN8000 series adapters

X2 and SFN8000 series adapters

These packages contain drivers, utilities and applications supporting X2 and SFN8000 series adapters on the following Microsoft operating systems:

  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows Server 2016 (version 1607, build 14393)
  • Windows Server 2019 (version 1809, build 17763)

NOTE: The Desktop Experience or Server Core installation options of Windows Server 2016 (version 1607, build 14393) and Windows Server 2019 (version 1809, build 17763) are supported. Nano Server installations are not supported.

Please refer to the release notes for the list of adapters and operating systems supported by each package.

SFN5000-8000 series

SFN5000, SFN6000, SFN7000 and SFN8000 series adapters

These packages contain drivers, utilities and applications supporting SFN5000, SFN6000, SFN7000 and SFN8000 series adapters on the following Microsoft operating systems:

  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows Server 2016 (version 1607, build 14393)

NOTE: The Desktop Experience or Server Core installation options of Windows Server 2016 are supported (Nano Server installations are not supported). The v4.x drivers and tools are certified for Windows Server 2008 R2; Windows Server 2012; and Windows Server 2012 R2. The v4.x package will install compatible Windows Server 2012 R2 drivers and tools on Windows Server 2016 systems.

Please refer to the release notes for full list of adapters supported by each package.
For full instructions on how to install and use these driver packages please consult the Server Adapter User’s Guide.

Packages Version Part# Date
Windows x64 (64-bit) Driver Package
Release note
v4.12.1.1025
(v.13)
SF-107785-LS 10/30/2017
Windows x64 (64-bit) Firmware Update CLI Tool
Release note
v4.12.4.1002
(v.8)
SF-116384-LS 02/12/2018
Server Adapter User Guide v.20 SF-103837-CD 09/29/2017
Previous versions of X2 and SFN8000 series adapters

Previous versions of X2 and SFN8000 series adapters

These packages contain previous versions of drivers supporting X2 series adapters on the following Microsoft operating systems:

  • Windows Server 2016 (version 1607, build 14393)
  • Windows Server 2019 (version 1809, build 17763)

NOTE: The Desktop Experience or Server Core installation options of Windows Server 2016 (version 1607, build 14393) and Windows Server 2019 (version 1809, build 17763) are supported. Nano Server installations are not supported.

Please refer to the accompanying release notes for detailed applicability.

Quick Start Guides

Quick Start Guides PDF Download

Packages Version Part# Date
SFN8041 online Quick Start Guide v.3 SF-119954-CD 11/15/2019
SFN8042 online Quick Start Guide v.3 SF-119955-CD 11/15/2019
SFN8522 online Quick Start Guide v.3 SF-119956-CD 11/15/2019
SFN8522M online Quick Start Guide v.3 SF-119957-CD 11/15/2019
SFN8542 online Quick Start Guide v.3 SF-119958-CD 11/15/2019
SFN8722 online Quick Start Guide v.3 SF-119959-CD 11/15/2019
X2522-10G online Quick Start Guide v.4 SF-119960-CD 11/15/2019
X2522-25G online Quick Start Guide v.4 SF-120482-CD 11/15/2019
X2541 online Quick Start Guide v.3 SF-120611-CD 11/15/2019
X2542 online Quick Start Guide v.4 SF-121025-CD 11/15/2019
X2552 online Quick Start Guide v.1 SF-122780-CD 09/27/2019

OEM Driver Downloads

OEM Ethernet Adapters for Dell & Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

These pages contain OEM-validated drivers and software for adapters that are purchased from Dell and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. For the latest Solarflare drivers and software please select Drivers and Software.

Dell

Dell Ethernet Adapters

The Dell Ethernet Adapters categories provide access to drivers and utilities that pertain to the adapter products specified.

Solarflare SFN8522 for Dell

These documents apply to the following Solarflare Flareon Ultra SFN8522 and SFN8522-Onload 10GbE Adapters for Dell:

  • Solarflare SFN8522 OLP 10Gb 2 Port SFP+ Adapter, Full Height; Dell P/N 540-BBTM; Customer Kit 540-BBTP
  • Solarflare SFN8522 OLP 10Gb 2 Port SFP+ Adapter, Low Profile; Dell P/N 540-BBTL; Customer Kit 540-BBTI
  • Solarflare SFN8522 10Gb 2 Port SFP+ Adapter, Full Height; Dell P/N 540-BBTO; Customer Kit 540-BBTJ
  • Solarflare SFN8522 10Gb 2 Port SFP+ Adapter, Low Profile; Dell P/N 540-BBTN; Customer Kit 540-BBTK

The following Linux drivers are suitable for the network adapter listed above, unless explicitly stated to the contrary.

Packages Version Part# Date
Linux NET driver source (RPM)
Release note
v4.12.1.1021
(v.42)
SF-103848-LS 10/13/2017
Linux NET driver source (DKMS)
Release note
v4.12.1.1021
(v.33)
SF-104979-LS 10/13/2017

The Linux utilities RPM package contains the sfupdate utility which can be used to reflash the firmware on the adapter.
The Release Note contains a changelog for all firmware changes between public releases.

Packages Version Part# Date
Linux utilities RPM (32-bit)
Release note
v6.5.0.1003
(v.60)
SF-104451-LS 11/10/2017
Linux utilities RPM (64-bit)
Release note
v6.5.0.1003
(v.51)
SF-107601-LS 11/10/2017
Linux (and VMware ESX) utilities source
Release note
v6.5.0.1003
(v.46)
SF-105095-LS 11/10/2017
Linux diagnostics (sfreport) v4.10.0.1012
(v.5)
SF-108317-LS 11/04/2016

The following VMware drivers are suitable for all of the network adapters listed above, unless explicitly stated to the contrary.       

Packages Version Part# Date
VMware ESXi 5.5/6.0 driver for SFN8522 (VIB)
Release note
4.8.4.1000
(v.1)
SF-116711-LS 08/09/2016
VMware ESXi 5.5/6.0 driver for SFN8522 (Offline Bundle)
Release note
4.8.4.1000
(v.1)
SF-116712-LS 08/09/2016

The following Windows drivers are suitable for all of the network adapters listed above, unless explicity stated to the contrary.

Packages Version Part# Date
Windows x64 driver package (64-bit)
Release note
v4.12.1.1025
(v.13)
SF-107785-LS 10/30/2017
Windows x64 (64-bit) Firmware Update CLI Tool
Release note
v4.12.2.1002
(v.7)
SF-116384-LS 11/07/2017
Packages Version Part# Date
Solarflare Server Adapter User's Guide v.20 SF-103837-CD 09/28/2017
HPE

HPE Ethernet Adapters

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Ethernet Adapters categories provide access to drivers and utilities that pertain to the adapter products specified.

To continue, please select one from the following products.

10Gb 2-port 573SFP+

HPE 10Gb 2-port 573SFP+

Solarflare 10Gb Network Adapters for HP Servers. The HP adapters to which these documents and downloads apply are:

  • HP Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 573SFP+ Adapter (Solarflare SFN8522M)

Linux driver source RPM for use on the HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 573SFP+ Adapter       

Packages Version Part# Date
Linux NET driver source (RPM)
Release note
v4.12.1.1021
(v.42)
SF-103848-LS 10/13/2017

Windows driver installation package for use with the HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 573SFP+ Adapter.

Packages Version Part# Date
Windows x64 driver package (64-bit)
Release note
v4.12.1.1025
(v.13)
SF-107785-LS 10/30/2017

The Linux diagnostics (sfreport) is a script that can be used to generate an HTML report which contains information on the system, drivers and adapter which is useful to Solarflare support and engineering teams.

Packages Version Part# Date
Linux diagnostics (sfreport) v4.10.0.1012
(v.5)
SF-108317-LS 11/04/2016
40Gb 2-port 574QSFP+

HPE 40Gb 2-port 574QSFP+

Solarflare 40Gb Network Adapters for HP Servers. The HP adapters to which these documents and downloads apply are:

  • HP Ethernet 40Gb 2-port 574SFP+ Adapter (Solarflare SFN8042)

 Linux driver source RPM for use on the HPE Ethernet 40Gb 2-port 574QSFP+ Adapter       

Packages Version Part# Date
Linux NET driver source (RPM)
Release note
v4.12.1.1021
(v.42)
SF-103848-LS 10/13/2017

Windows driver installation package for use with the HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 573SFP+ Adapter.

Packages Version Part# Date
Windows x64 driver package (64-bit)
Release note
v4.12.1.1025
(v.13)
SF-107785-LS 10/30/2017

The Linux diagnostics (sfreport) is a script that can be used to generate an HTML report which contains information on the system, drivers and adapter which is useful to Solarflare support and engineering teams.

Packages Version Part# Date
Linux diagnostics (sfreport) v4.10.0.1012
(v.5)
SF-108317-LS 11/04/2016