Critical hwinfo v21.88 update for SUSE Linux fixes AArch64 network detection (Bug #1240648). Learn how to patch SUSE Enterprise, openSUSE, MicroOS, and SAP systems for optimal performance. Includes installation commands and affected versions
Severity: Moderate
Affected Systems: SUSE Linux Enterprise, openSUSE Leap, and More
SUSE has released an important update for hwinfo (v21.88), addressing critical network card detection issues on AArch64 architecture. This patch resolves Bug #1240648, ensuring stable hardware detection for enterprise and high-performance computing environments.
Why This Update Matters
Hardware diagnostics tools like hwinfo are essential for system administrators managing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), openSUSE, and SUSE MicroOS. A failure in network card detection can disrupt cloud deployments, Kubernetes clusters, and enterprise storage solutions.
Affected Products
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3 (LTSS & SAP)
SUSE Enterprise Storage 7.1
openSUSE Leap 15.3
SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.1/5.2 (Including Rancher Integration)
SUSE High Performance Computing (HPC) 15 SP3
How to Install the Update
SUSE recommends applying this patch via:
✔ YaST Online Update
✔ zypper patch
✔ Manual installation with product-specific commands:
Installation Commands by Distribution
| Product | Command |
|---|---|
| openSUSE Leap 15.3 | zypper in -t patch SUSE-2025-1690=1 |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3 LTSS | zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Product-SLES-15-SP3-LTSS-2025-1690=1 |
| SUSE Enterprise Storage 7.1 | zypper in -t patch SUSE-Storage-7.1-2025-1690=1 |
| SUSE MicroOS 5.2 | zypper in -t patch SUSE-SUSE-MicroOS-5.2-2025-1690=1 |
Key Fixes in hwinfo v21.88
✅ Fixed: Network interface detection on AArch64 (ARM64) servers
✅ Improved: Hardware compatibility for enterprise and cloud workloads
✅ Stability: Better diagnostics for SAP HANA and high-performance computing
Who Should Apply This Update?
Sysadmins managing SUSE Linux servers
DevOps teams using SUSE MicroOS with Rancher/Kubernetes
Enterprises running SAP applications on SLES
Data centers utilizing SUSE Enterprise Storage
Final Recommendations
For optimal system performance, apply this update immediately if you’re running:
✔ ARM-based servers
✔ Cloud or containerized environments
✔ Critical enterprise workloads
Need more details? Check the official SUSE bug report.
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