Dell Networking N3000 Series, Firmware Version 6.3.3.9
AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.Dell Networking N3000 Ethernet Switch can run as Access Router or Aggregation Router based on the Firmware downloaded and run. The Firmware N3000_BGPv6.3.x.x.stk provides BGP functionality and N3000_N2000v6.3.x.x.stk features WebUI, OpenFlow, iSCSI, GARP, GVRP, GMRP, Auto-VoIP, DVLAN, MVR, and MLAG. Only the listed features are mutually exclusive while other features exist in both the variants of the builds. Please note the feature requirement and select the Firmware to download and run on N3000 Ethernet switch. Please note that since the features present in one variant of the firmware does not exist in other variant, the configuration specific to those exclusive features will fail configuration migration when switching between the firmware variants on N3000 Ethernet switch.
New CPLD version 17 is available in release 6.3.3.9 and later for both N3000 and N2000 Series switches. After upgrading the switches to FW version 6.3.3.9 and later, the CPLD can be updated to version 17 from CLI using the command - 'update cpld'. To update CPLD on stack members, run - 'devshell cpldUpdate' command from serial console. Please DO NOT power-cycle the switch when CPLD update is in progress. After CPLD update completes, the switch will reset on its own. Verify CPLD Version with the command - 'show version' from CLI after switch boot-up completes.
**Below information is applicable ONLY for N2000/N3000 switches upgraded to 6.3.3.9 with CPLD Version 15 or 17 and attempt to downgrade to any prior FW version**
Downgrading N3000 and N2000 Series switches from firmware version 6.3.3.9 with the updated CPLD version 15 or 17 to any prior 6.x.x.x version can ONLY be done by downgrading via interim FW version B.6.3.2 or B.6.3.32 (N3000_N2000vB.6.3.2.stk or N3000_BGPvB.6.3.32.stk) attached to zip file. Please follow the instructions documented in the “Firmware Downgrade” section of "Upgrading Dell Networking N3000_N2000 Series Switches From Version 6.x.x.x to 6.3.3.9 Firmware"
New CPLD version 17 is available in release 6.3.3.9 and later for both N3000 and N2000 Series switches. After upgrading the switches to FW version 6.3.3.9 and later, the CPLD can be updated to version 17 from CLI using the command - 'update cpld'. To update CPLD on stack members, run - 'devshell cpldUpdate' command from serial console. Please DO NOT power-cycle the switch when CPLD update is in progress. After CPLD update completes, the switch will reset on its own. Verify CPLD Version with the command - 'show version' from CLI after switch boot-up completes.
**Below information is applicable ONLY for N2000/N3000 switches upgraded to 6.3.3.9 with CPLD Version 15 or 17 and attempt to downgrade to any prior FW version**
Downgrading N3000 and N2000 Series switches from firmware version 6.3.3.9 with the updated CPLD version 15 or 17 to any prior 6.x.x.x version can ONLY be done by downgrading via interim FW version B.6.3.2 or B.6.3.32 (N3000_N2000vB.6.3.2.stk or N3000_BGPvB.6.3.32.stk) attached to zip file. Please follow the instructions documented in the “Firmware Downgrade” section of "Upgrading Dell Networking N3000_N2000 Series Switches From Version 6.x.x.x to 6.3.3.9 Firmware"
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
CS3615836, CS3652534-Loss of communication on certain VLANs which affected hard wired desktops and Access-Points.
CS3085430, FIELD-2377, FIELD-2463-SFPs are not recognized properly after upgrading to firmware version 6.3.2.7 with CPLD v15.
CS3283915, FIELD-2427-IPv6 Ping output misaligned.
CS3103027, FIELD-2380-Switch console unresponsive when removing NTP server via WebUI with DNS config exists.
CS3168883, FIELD-2399, FIELD-2414, FIELD-2432, FIELD-2443-Switches reporting "fan failure" logs/alarms periodically.
CS3294887, FIELD-2426-With port security configured, multiple MAC addresses appears as dynamically learned but not all of them listed.
CS3300818, FIELD-2428-BGPV6 Route Installation issue.
CS3598463-OSPF Route table resets after uplink port-channel member interface goes down.
CS3350349, FIELD-2446-No multicast S,G entry built after link failover.
Enhancements:
None
Read MoreCS3615836, CS3652534-Loss of communication on certain VLANs which affected hard wired desktops and Access-Points.
CS3085430, FIELD-2377, FIELD-2463-SFPs are not recognized properly after upgrading to firmware version 6.3.2.7 with CPLD v15.
CS3283915, FIELD-2427-IPv6 Ping output misaligned.
CS3103027, FIELD-2380-Switch console unresponsive when removing NTP server via WebUI with DNS config exists.
CS3168883, FIELD-2399, FIELD-2414, FIELD-2432, FIELD-2443-Switches reporting "fan failure" logs/alarms periodically.
CS3294887, FIELD-2426-With port security configured, multiple MAC addresses appears as dynamically learned but not all of them listed.
CS3300818, FIELD-2428-BGPV6 Route Installation issue.
CS3598463-OSPF Route table resets after uplink port-channel member interface goes down.
CS3350349, FIELD-2446-No multicast S,G entry built after link failover.
Enhancements:
None
Version
6.3.3.9, A30
Release date
13 Oct 2017
Download Type
Firmware
Category
Network, Ethernet & Wireless
Importance
RecommendedDell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
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File Format: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: N3000v6.3.3.9a30.zip
File Size: 104.36 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format consists of an archive of files that may be decompressed to a directory on the hard drive. The installation can then be done from that directory.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
500cf1a0299333fa5cc7727ea66761e9
SHA1:
d5e8c0e9b0dde8e6911715ed8a59546474a6150a
SHA-256:
36d09c578bb9f66e830bfc25e71f73de41895351a7d56262bf6dc9d01124d244
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: N3000ReadMev6.3.3.9a30.txt
File Size: 4 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
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MD5:
d35995f2f3bfde13544fe8e3a9eb7673
SHA1:
7b2e7647d87800931cb430e0c840ba9103c43716
SHA-256:
800a43812cd97046dadab00f4b72293ef7ab0abb9b9dd986ff6eea6e8a8bab08
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
Fixes:
CS3615836, CS3652534-Loss of communication on certain VLANs which affected hard wired desktops and Access-Points.
CS3085430, FIELD-2377, FIELD-2463-SFPs are not recognized properly after upgrading to firmware version 6.3.2.7 with CPLD v15.
CS3283915, FIELD-2427-IPv6 Ping output misaligned.
CS3103027, FIELD-2380-Switch console unresponsive when removing NTP server via WebUI with DNS config exists.
CS3168883, FIELD-2399, FIELD-2414, FIELD-2432, FIELD-2443-Switches reporting "fan failure" logs/alarms periodically.
CS3294887, FIELD-2426-With port security configured, multiple MAC addresses appears as dynamically learned but not all of them listed.
CS3300818, FIELD-2428-BGPV6 Route Installation issue.
CS3598463-OSPF Route table resets after uplink port-channel member interface goes down.
CS3350349, FIELD-2446-No multicast S,G entry built after link failover.
Enhancements:
None
CS3615836, CS3652534-Loss of communication on certain VLANs which affected hard wired desktops and Access-Points.
CS3085430, FIELD-2377, FIELD-2463-SFPs are not recognized properly after upgrading to firmware version 6.3.2.7 with CPLD v15.
CS3283915, FIELD-2427-IPv6 Ping output misaligned.
CS3103027, FIELD-2380-Switch console unresponsive when removing NTP server via WebUI with DNS config exists.
CS3168883, FIELD-2399, FIELD-2414, FIELD-2432, FIELD-2443-Switches reporting "fan failure" logs/alarms periodically.
CS3294887, FIELD-2426-With port security configured, multiple MAC addresses appears as dynamically learned but not all of them listed.
CS3300818, FIELD-2428-BGPV6 Route Installation issue.
CS3598463-OSPF Route table resets after uplink port-channel member interface goes down.
CS3350349, FIELD-2446-No multicast S,G entry built after link failover.
Enhancements:
None
Applies to
Dell N3024
Dell N3024F
Dell N3024P
Dell N3048
Dell N3048P
Installation instructions
(1) Download the zip file - N3000v6.3.3.9a30.zip
(2) Extract the image file "N3000_N2000v6.3.3.9.stk" from the zip file
(3) Install the image to the switch by following the upgrade procedure "Upgrading Dell Networking N3000_N2000 Series Switches From Version 6.x.x.x to 6.3.3.9 Firmware.pdf" extracted from zip file.
(2) Extract the image file "N3000_N2000v6.3.3.9.stk" from the zip file
(3) Install the image to the switch by following the upgrade procedure "Upgrading Dell Networking N3000_N2000 Series Switches From Version 6.x.x.x to 6.3.3.9 Firmware.pdf" extracted from zip file.
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