Dell 2950 Linux Debian Boradcom NIC driver nightmare
Hello,
Newbie here... I am installing Linux Debian on DELL PE 2950 ... All is fine except the NIC driver.. Lenny finds all hardware except the driver Kernel 2.6.26 Error: bnx2 cant load firmware bnx2-06-4.0.5.fw The NIC is a Broadcomm BCM 5708c Netextreme 2 GibBit... LSPCI shows the NIC as tha above... Please keep in mind I am new to Linux/Unix... Can someone guide me through the proper setup process? I downloaded the Linus Broadcom drivers and put them on the server with Debian installed fully except the NIC driver.. Please help... Thanks in advance |
This sounds strange, I have installed Debian on Dell R200s and fairly sure they use the same Network Cards as the PE2950s (only ever really installed CentOS, RHEL and windows on a 2950). I thought Debian came with this broadcom driver, however as far as I can see their are no drivers supplied for Debian on support.dell.com I know the Dell 2950s are being phased out by Dell and being replaced by their new R710s...
I am guessing the drivers you got were form this page, the generic Linux ones? http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethe...etxtremeii.php |
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Thanks....I did get the drivers from the link... Can anyone walk me through the correct syntax to update the driver? Thanks |
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