NVIDIA Mellanox MCX516A-CDAT SmartNIC Firmware 16.19.1200

Changes and New Features:

- This is the first GA version of the ConnectX-5/Ex adapter cards.

Bug Fixes:

- RDMA READ Message Rate (MR) of 8bytes is lower than expected in ConnectX-5 compare to ConnectX-4 adapter cards.
- Fixed a rare case of long copper cables reinsertion which caused a long linkup time.
- Fixed an issue causing the mkey command query for mkey type KSM to mask some of the KLM bits in the command output.
- Attaching RoCE IPv4 QPs to MCG when the vport state is set to toggle (DOWN/UP), prevents the QPs that are listed on that MCG from receiving any traffic.
- On rare occasions, VF FLR/reboot can cause TX to hang.

About Network Adapter Drivers:

When connected, the operating system usually installs a generic driver that helps the computer to recognize the newly attached device.

However, proper software must be applied if you want to make use of all features that the network adapter has available. This task also allows computers to properly recognize all device characteristics such as manufacturer, chipset, technology, and others.

Updating the adapter's drivers and utilities version might improve overall performance and stability, increase transfer speeds, fix different compatibility problems and several network-related errors, as well as bring various other changes.

To install this release, simply get the package, extract it if necessary, run the setup, and follow the instructions displayed on-screen. When done, don't forget to perform a system restart and reconnect the network adapter to make sure that all changes take effect properly.

Without further ado, if you intend to apply this version, click the download button and install the package. Moreover, check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss a single new release.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.