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Hello all, new to boards.

I am getting ready to install (2) replacement 3024's. The firmware has never been updated on the prior 3024's, and as I am installing replacements, want to upgrade to the latest and greatest.

I would like to hear from you guys about the TFTP programs you use....What are your likes and dislikes, etc. so I can make an informed decision, without relying on "Sales Pitches"

Thanks

Zack

GregG1 · Answer

The TFTP server we typically use and recommend is provided by Solarwinds. It is a free software download (after a very short registration) and is very easy to use.

You can download it from http://solarwinds.net/

Also, if you are updating from the 5.x firmware, I would suggest stepping up to 6.0.4 before updating to the latest 6.x revision. Updating the firmware to 6.x sometimes causes corruption in the 5.x configuration file. This can cause unpredictable (and often undesirable) issues. I would suggest resetting the default configuration after updating to the latest 6.x firmware and re-configuring the switch.

Zsmitchell105 · Answer

Thank you greg... The new switches arrived with firmware version 5.2.5.2194 The DELL TECH I have been working with sent me a file named RDUx_dll.4094 - Any idea what rev this is?

GregG1 · Answer

If I'm not mistaken, I believe that is the original filename for the limited deployment 6.1.5 firmware. This revision resolves some specific loss of connectivity and loss of management issues. We have many customers using this firmware and it has shown to be very stable. Unfortunately, it has not yet been released to the web so the only way to acquire it is directly from support.

(I say original filename because I renamed my copy of the file to RDUx_615.fir for ease of identification)

Zsmitchell105 · Answer

Ok - What is the trick?

I downloaded TFTP Server from solarwinds, installed on server...

I copied and extracted both firmware updates to \TFTP-Root\

I consoled into POWERCONNECT 3024, Sys Manager, Firmware, changed to "NET", put in the IP for the server, then the path of the file (h:\TFTP-Root\rdux_604.fir

I reset, and the Powerconnect cannot boot from net, claims the file does not exist.

GregG1 · Answer

The switch uses a relative path to the file not an absolute path. When you configure the path/filename on the switch, you specify the filename relative to the root of the TFTP server. If the file is in the root of the server (default is TFTP-Root), then you would specify only the filename RDUx_604.fir (this is case-sensitive) in the path/filename section of the Firmware Upgrade page.

Zsmitchell105 · Answer

That worked...thanks Greg.

kangmas · Answer

please help me...   I do have the same problem,so can I have the RDUx_dll.4094 or RDUx_615.fir ...   please please someone help me

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