Issued:

2016-03-21

Updated:

2016-03-21

RHEA-2016:0464 - new packages: kmod-i40e

Synopsis

new packages: kmod-i40e

Type/Severity

Product Enhancement Advisory

Topic

New kmod-i40e packages are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.

Description

The kmod-i40e packages contain the update for the Intel Fortville NIC (i40e) core driver kernel module, which adds official support for the i40e LAN adapter. The PCI IDs supported by this package are 8086:1572, 8086:1584, and 8086:1581.

• This enhancement update adds the kmod-i40e packages to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7. (BZ#1316161)

The kernel module delivered by this erratum has been made available as part of the Red Hat Driver Update Program, which provides updated kernel modules that add support for selected devices in advance of the next Red Hat Enterprise Linux minor update release.

We strongly recommend that these kernel modules are only used when it is necessary to enable the specific hardware mentioned in this erratum. Partners and customers should continue to use the driver that is shipped in the latest Red Hat Enterprise Linux kernel for all other devices that require this driver.

Solution

Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied.

For details on how to apply this update, refer to:

https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258

Affected Products

Updated Packages

• i40e-1.3.21_k-1.el7_2.src.rpm
• i40e-debuginfo-1.3.21_k-1.el7_2.x86_64.rpm
• kmod-i40e-1.3.21_k-1.el7_2.x86_64.rpm

Fixes

(none)

CVEs

(none)

References

• http://www.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#normal

Additional information

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