Dell Networking N2000 Series, Firmware Version 6.5.2.18
Restart required Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.If N2000 series switch has an earlier version of firmware (6.0.0.7 or 6.0.0.8 or 6.0.1.3), upgrade switch to the latest version of firmware 6.5.2.18 as it contains multiple bug fixes.
New CPLD version 20 is available in release 6.5.1.1 and later (6.5.2.18) for both N3000 and N2000 Series switches. After upgrading the switches to FW version 6.5.1.1 and later (6.5.2.18), the CPLD can be updated to version 20 from CLI using the command - "update cpld". To update CPLD on stack members, run - 'update cpld' command from stack master. Please DO NOT power-cycle the switch when CPLD update is in progress. After CPLD update is complete, the switch will reset on it's 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 6.5.2.18 and CPLD Version 15 or 17 or 20 and attempt to downgrade to any prior FW version****
Downgrading N3000 and N2000 Series switches from firmware version 6.5.2.18 with the updated CPLD version 15 or 17 or 20 (Verify CPLD Version with the command “show version” from CLI) to any prior 6.x.x.x version can ONLY be done by downgrading via interim FW version B.6.3.2(N3000_N2000vB.6.3.2.stk) attached to zip file.
With interim FW image version B.6.3.2 running, the switches should be downgraded to CPLD version 13 first before downgrading to any 6.x.x.x version. Please follow the instructions documented in the “Firmware Downgrade” section of "Upgrading Dell EMC Networking N2000 Series Switches From Version 6.x.x.x to 6.5.2.18" procedure.
Please refer to the Release Notes for fixes and enhancements available in this release. "Release Notes" are included in the zip file - "Dell_EMC_Networking_6.5.2.18_6.5.2.48_Release_Notes(N1500_N2000_N3000_N3000E-ON_N4000_PC8100)".pdf"
New CPLD version 20 is available in release 6.5.1.1 and later (6.5.2.18) for both N3000 and N2000 Series switches. After upgrading the switches to FW version 6.5.1.1 and later (6.5.2.18), the CPLD can be updated to version 20 from CLI using the command - "update cpld". To update CPLD on stack members, run - 'update cpld
****Below information is applicable ONLY for N2000/N3000 switches upgraded to 6.5.2.18 and CPLD Version 15 or 17 or 20 and attempt to downgrade to any prior FW version****
Downgrading N3000 and N2000 Series switches from firmware version 6.5.2.18 with the updated CPLD version 15 or 17 or 20 (Verify CPLD Version with the command “show version” from CLI) to any prior 6.x.x.x version can ONLY be done by downgrading via interim FW version B.6.3.2(N3000_N2000vB.6.3.2.stk) attached to zip file.
With interim FW image version B.6.3.2 running, the switches should be downgraded to CPLD version 13 first before downgrading to any 6.x.x.x version. Please follow the instructions documented in the “Firmware Downgrade” section of "Upgrading Dell EMC Networking N2000 Series Switches From Version 6.x.x.x to 6.5.2.18" procedure.
Please refer to the Release Notes for fixes and enhancements available in this release. "Release Notes" are included in the zip file - "Dell_EMC_Networking_6.5.2.18_6.5.2.48_Release_Notes(N1500_N2000_N3000_N3000E-ON_N4000_PC8100)".pdf"
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
FIELD-3209/CS6218881-IP Phone on dot1x enabled port drops 20 to 30 seconds after initialization.
FIELD-3192/CS6161169-Some lines of startup-config are missed out when copied to TFTP server.
FIELD-FEDERAL/CS6270871-Mandatorily adding the "remove-private-as" neighbor statements to VRFs.
FIELD-3281/CS6328995-Unable to configure BGP Neighbor with specific IP addresses.
FIELD-3193/CS6155318-MLAG Ports Down on VPC Secondary after Power Cycle.
FIELD-3202/CS6219076-Excessive multicast traffic hitting CPU causes ARP issue.
General mode "tagged VLAN" is not removed from "show interface switchport" command when configured in interface range mode.
Enhancements:
None
Read MoreFIELD-3209/CS6218881-IP Phone on dot1x enabled port drops 20 to 30 seconds after initialization.
FIELD-3192/CS6161169-Some lines of startup-config are missed out when copied to TFTP server.
FIELD-FEDERAL/CS6270871-Mandatorily adding the "remove-private-as" neighbor statements to VRFs.
FIELD-3281/CS6328995-Unable to configure BGP Neighbor with specific IP addresses.
FIELD-3193/CS6155318-MLAG Ports Down on VPC Secondary after Power Cycle.
FIELD-3202/CS6219076-Excessive multicast traffic hitting CPU causes ARP issue.
General mode "tagged VLAN" is not removed from "show interface switchport" command when configured in interface range mode.
Enhancements:
None
Version
6.5.2.18, A41
Release date
16 Nov 2018
Download Type
Operating Systems
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: N2000v6.5.2.18.A41.zip
File Size: 169.13 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:
d90da4bc57327e3f0efd2e5edca88329
SHA1:
f14c972cffd44ab20a003045b1efc0f54acdebe3
SHA-256:
95b6acba8716f8ea2ba1c6517680e4af67d3a98f8a406f8d4a81d8331b91024e
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: N2000ReadMev6.5.2.18.A41.txt
File Size: 4.04 KB
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Format Description:
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To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
4b811ae71b7d47bf26568c15de682a0e
SHA1:
a414caface0faffad7b558db9f3c56b4bc645de8
SHA-256:
63b42ebf1aab0a4ffedddd1cc9995288e9a0554b35c55952c0fbeecf16cdcf45
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Important Information
Fixes:
FIELD-3209/CS6218881-IP Phone on dot1x enabled port drops 20 to 30 seconds after initialization.
FIELD-3192/CS6161169-Some lines of startup-config are missed out when copied to TFTP server.
FIELD-FEDERAL/CS6270871-Mandatorily adding the "remove-private-as" neighbor statements to VRFs.
FIELD-3281/CS6328995-Unable to configure BGP Neighbor with specific IP addresses.
FIELD-3193/CS6155318-MLAG Ports Down on VPC Secondary after Power Cycle.
FIELD-3202/CS6219076-Excessive multicast traffic hitting CPU causes ARP issue.
General mode "tagged VLAN" is not removed from "show interface switchport" command when configured in interface range mode.
Enhancements:
None
FIELD-3209/CS6218881-IP Phone on dot1x enabled port drops 20 to 30 seconds after initialization.
FIELD-3192/CS6161169-Some lines of startup-config are missed out when copied to TFTP server.
FIELD-FEDERAL/CS6270871-Mandatorily adding the "remove-private-as" neighbor statements to VRFs.
FIELD-3281/CS6328995-Unable to configure BGP Neighbor with specific IP addresses.
FIELD-3193/CS6155318-MLAG Ports Down on VPC Secondary after Power Cycle.
FIELD-3202/CS6219076-Excessive multicast traffic hitting CPU causes ARP issue.
General mode "tagged VLAN" is not removed from "show interface switchport" command when configured in interface range mode.
Enhancements:
None
Applies to
Dell N2024
Dell N2024P
Dell N2048
Dell N2048P
Installation instructions
(1) Download the zip file - N2000v6.5.2.18.A41.zip
(2) Extract the image file "N2000Stdv6.5.2.18.stk" from the zip file
(3) Install the image to the switch by following the upgrade procedure "Upgrading Dell EMC Networking N2000 Series Switches From version 6.x.x.x to 6.5.2.18 Firmware.pdf" extracted from zip file.
(2) Extract the image file "N2000Stdv6.5.2.18.stk" from the zip file
(3) Install the image to the switch by following the upgrade procedure "Upgrading Dell EMC Networking N2000 Series Switches From version 6.x.x.x to 6.5.2.18 Firmware.pdf" extracted from zip file.
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