Dell Networking N1500 Series, Firmware Version 6.3.2.3

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Maintenance Release of Dell Networking N1500 Series switches.

Please refer to the Release Notes for additional details which is included in the zip file - "Dell_Networking_6.3.2.3_Release_Notes"
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N1500v6.3.2.3a20.zip | 28.32 MB
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Fixes & Enhancements

Please refer to the Release Notes for fixes and enhancements available in this release. "Release Notes" are included in the zip file - "Dell Networking_6.3.2.3_Release_Notes".

Fixes:
PSE036794-Management access-class console-only command doesn't block Telnet/SSH/HTTP access.
PSE034317-Switch crash with tasks 'cmgrInsertTask' on master and 'umWorkerTask' on member.
PSE035092-Link-dependency feature not working as expected in a stack.
PSE036193-SNMP OID value of 'lldpLocPortDesc' and 'ifDescr'.
PSE031242-Removal of Weak Ciphers in 6.3.0.3.
PSE037321-Switch crashed while configuring syslog via WebUI.
PSE035352-DHCPv6 is not working properly if ipv6 dhcp snooping is enabled.
PSE033964-Ports are not learning MAC addresses when port-security is enabled.
PSE035155-Hiveagent and SupportAssist applications are running even though the respective eula-consent is rejected.
PSE034571-Pruned error logs seen after upgrading the switch.
PSE037213-Executing CLI commands 'clear ip mroute' and 'show ip igmp proxy-service' causes switch crash.
PSE035447-Issues with File Upload via HTTP.
PSE035721,PSE034299-Switch crashes upon executing write command.
PSE036051-Switch crashes with task 'tCkptSvc'.
PSE035952-show interfaces traffic command output shows 'Couldnt get WRED stats'.
PSE034363-Laptop connected behind the phone fails to get authenticated after a shut/no-shut.
PSE036490-Stack memeber (standby) drop leading to split brain scenario.
PSE037910-Next hop of a N2 route is incorrectly pointing to the Self VLAN IP address.
PSE035159-LAG interface config via WebUI doesnt take effect in running-config.
PSE036595-Poor VOIP quality due to VLAN and Port-channel interface flap.
PSE034689-Logging email alert doesnt work when Mercury server is used as email server.
PSE037712-Edge port going to discarding state.
PSE028608-N3024F Ports1 to 8 goes down abruptly.
PSE037976-Stack master crashes with 'nim_t' task every 2-3 days.
PSE037225-After upgrading, receiving user application errors on stack members.
FIELD-2202-SNMP Logs the following message:'MGMT_ACALSNMPTask: macal_api.c(872)1264 macalRuleActionGet():List' during SNMPWalk.
FIELD-2083-Passwords aging 365 makes the user to change the pwd in every login sequence.
FIELD-2084-Stack master crashes with 'bcmATP-RX' when joining member units.

Enhancements:
None
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Version

6.3.2.3, A20

Release date

25 Feb 2017

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Network, Ethernet & Wireless

Importance

Recommended
Dell 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: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: N1500ReadMev6.3.2.3a20.txt
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2e43e5e97b54cad2e34e2d5cd6cff1e4761762278f6b136160c5fdc9c4f52383

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Disabled weak ciphers (arcfour, arcfour128, arcfour256, aes256-cbc,aes192-cbc,aes128-cbc,twofish-cbc,blowfish-cbc,3des-cbc) to avoid security vulnerabilities in firmware version 6.3.2.3 and later. So our customers are required to use the latest SSH client (terminal emulators) which supports CTR ciphers: aes128-ctr, aes192-ctr, aes256-ctr, chacha20-poly1305.

Fixes:
PSE036794-Management access-class console-only command doesn't block Telnet/SSH/HTTP access.
PSE034317-Switch crash with tasks 'cmgrInsertTask' on master and 'umWorkerTask' on member.
PSE035092-Link-dependency feature not working as expected in a stack.
PSE036193-SNMP OID value of 'lldpLocPortDesc' and 'ifDescr'.
PSE031242-Removal of Weak Ciphers in 6.3.0.3.
PSE037321-Switch crashed while configuring syslog via WebUI.
PSE035352-DHCPv6 is not working properly if ipv6 dhcp snooping is enabled.
PSE033964-Ports are not learning MAC addresses when port-security is enabled.
PSE035155-Hiveagent and SupportAssist applications are running even though the respective eula-consent is rejected.
PSE034571-Pruned error logs seen after upgrading the switch.
PSE037213-Executing CLI commands 'clear ip mroute' and 'show ip igmp proxy-service' causes switch crash.
PSE035447-Issues with File Upload via HTTP.
PSE035721,PSE034299-Switch crashes upon executing write command.
PSE036051-Switch crashes with task 'tCkptSvc'.
PSE035952-show interfaces traffic command output shows 'Couldnt get WRED stats'.
PSE034363-Laptop connected behind the phone fails to get authenticated after a shut/no-shut.
PSE036490-Stack memeber (standby) drop leading to split brain scenario.
PSE037910-Next hop of a N2 route is incorrectly pointing to the Self VLAN IP address.
PSE035159-LAG interface config via WebUI doesnt take effect in running-config.
PSE036595-Poor VOIP quality due to VLAN and Port-channel interface flap.
PSE034689-Logging email alert doesnt work when Mercury server is used as email server.
PSE037712-Edge port going to discarding state.
PSE028608-N3024F Ports1 to 8 goes down abruptly.
PSE037976-Stack master crashes with 'nim_t' task every 2-3 days.
PSE037225-After upgrading, receiving user application errors on stack members.
FIELD-2202-SNMP Logs the following message:'MGMT_ACALSNMPTask: macal_api.c(872)1264 macalRuleActionGet():List' during SNMPWalk.
FIELD-2083-Passwords aging 365 makes the user to change the pwd in every login sequence.
FIELD-2084-Stack master crashes with 'bcmATP-RX' when joining member units.

Enhancements:
None
6.3.2.7, A2331 May 2017
6.3.2.6, A2210 May 2017
6.3.2.4, A2107 Apr 2017
6.3.1.13, A1915 Jan 2017
6.3.1.11, A1809 Dec 2016
6.3.1.8, A1704 Oct 2016
6.3.0.19, A1620 Sept 2016
6.3.0.18, A1504 Aug 2016
6.3.0.16, A1428 Jul 2016
6.3.0.15, A1217 Jun 2016
6.3.0.10, A1109 Jun 2016
6.3.0.9, A1016 May 2016
6.3.0.6, A0920 Apr 2016
6.2.7.2, A0430 Nov 2015
6.2.6.6, A0108 Sept 2015
6.2.5.3, A0027 May 2015
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(1) Download the zip file - N1500v6.3.2.3a20.zip
(2) Extract the image file "N1500v6.3.2.3.stk" from the zip file
(3) Install the image to the switch by following the upgrade procedure "Upgrading Dell Networking N1500 Series Switches From Version 6.x.x.x to 6.3.2.3 Firmware.pdf" extracted from zip file.

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