Dell Networking 8100, Firmware Version 6.5.3.6
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.After upgrading Dell Networking PC8100 Series switches to firmware version 6.0.0.8 or later (6.5.3.6); the system model ID will show as "N4000" in CLI, Web UI and SNMP interfaces. Dell PowerConnect 8100 Series switches supports N4000 firmware versions 6.0.0.8 and later (6.5.3.6). Both Dell PowerConnect 8100 Series and Dell Networking N4000 Series switches shares the same firmware image version (for example., N4000v6.5.3.6.stk). Dell Networking PC8100 series switches can be stacked with Dell Networking N4000 series switches with the entire stack required to run 6.0.0.8 or later firmware (6.5.3.6). Dell Networking PC8100 series switches can support both 5.x and 6.x firmware versions, but Dell Networking N4000 can support only 6.0.0.8 and later firmware versions.
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_6.5.3.6_6.5.3.36_Release_Notes(N1500_N2000_N3000_N3000E-ON_N4000_PC8100).pdf".
Please follow software update instructions included in the zip file - "Upgrading Dell EMC Networking 8100 Series Switches From Version 5.x.x.x or 6.x.x.x to 6.5.3.6.pdf".
Note: PowerConnect 8100 Series switches with B1 CPU Revision require firmware version 5.1.0.1 or later (6.5.3.6) and cannot be downgraded to earlier releases. If this unit is to be deployed as a member within a stack, the entire stack will be required to run 5.1.0.1 or later firmware (6.5.3.6). The improved CPU version XLP308H-B1 version is not compatible with firmware 5.0.x.x. The 'show version' CLI command in the 5.1.0.1 release has been improved to identify the CPU version of the switch.
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_6.5.3.6_6.5.3.36_Release_Notes(N1500_N2000_N3000_N3000E-ON_N4000_PC8100).pdf".
Please follow software update instructions included in the zip file - "Upgrading Dell EMC Networking 8100 Series Switches From Version 5.x.x.x or 6.x.x.x to 6.5.3.6.pdf".
Note: PowerConnect 8100 Series switches with B1 CPU Revision require firmware version 5.1.0.1 or later (6.5.3.6) and cannot be downgraded to earlier releases. If this unit is to be deployed as a member within a stack, the entire stack will be required to run 5.1.0.1 or later firmware (6.5.3.6). The improved CPU version XLP308H-B1 version is not compatible with firmware 5.0.x.x. The 'show version' CLI command in the 5.1.0.1 release has been improved to identify the CPU version of the switch.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
FIELD-3518/CS7304375-Some of the MAC movement messages has additional FFFFFF in MAC addresses
FIELD-3508/CS7248785-Radius based SSH login fails with multiple radius-servers configured
FIELD-3327/CS6466035-SNMP table 1.3.6.1.2.1.17.7.1.2.2 OID returns unexpected character
FIELD-3104/FIELD-3613/CS5837205-DHCP Client fails to get IP address assigned with dot1x mac-based authenticated port.
FIELD-2841/CS7521149-When the port is removed from the port-channel, it goes to STP block state.
FIELD-3553/CS7418559-Trying to free buffer at address 0xa1f3b72c (descriptor at 0xa1f3b728) that has already been freed.
FIELD-3545/CS7408145-Crash at umWorkerTask
FIELD-3563/CS7454416-Hosts loses multicast stream abruptly after some time.
Internal-DHCP snooping entry is lost when there is release and renew.
Enhancements:
ATP-RPC message stability enhancement
Read MoreFIELD-3518/CS7304375-Some of the MAC movement messages has additional FFFFFF in MAC addresses
FIELD-3508/CS7248785-Radius based SSH login fails with multiple radius-servers configured
FIELD-3327/CS6466035-SNMP table 1.3.6.1.2.1.17.7.1.2.2 OID returns unexpected character
FIELD-3104/FIELD-3613/CS5837205-DHCP Client fails to get IP address assigned with dot1x mac-based authenticated port.
FIELD-2841/CS7521149-When the port is removed from the port-channel, it goes to STP block state.
FIELD-3553/CS7418559-Trying to free buffer at address 0xa1f3b72c (descriptor at 0xa1f3b728) that has already been freed.
FIELD-3545/CS7408145-Crash at umWorkerTask
FIELD-3563/CS7454416-Hosts loses multicast stream abruptly after some time.
Internal-DHCP snooping entry is lost when there is release and renew.
Enhancements:
ATP-RPC message stability enhancement
Version
6.5.3.6, A46
Release date
22 Mar 2019
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.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: PC8100v6.5.3.6.A46.zip
File Size: 55.47 MB
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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.
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MD5:
5b1ec144c47d9f46746636260f7c5aea
SHA1:
bfb2ad50527fc0320eb1613d33682ba03b5e21d3
SHA-256:
60def694f78e42342e3348390cbcf061520bcd8f59150d24b3d299b2d12f084e
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: PC8100ReadMev6.5.3.6.A46.txt
File Size: 3.23 KB
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Format Description:
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MD5:
27190b7407435950869c7e242c8942ef
SHA1:
4dd9b6d9d44fdb2896c40ba34c8d244039b96f81
SHA-256:
7b337a29e074b8d23125f5241ff33c551c920fd59756d2153af3d0b5d1c9541a
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Important Information
Fixes:
FIELD-3518/CS7304375-Some of the MAC movement messages has additional FFFFFF in MAC addresses
FIELD-3508/CS7248785-Radius based SSH login fails with multiple radius-servers configured
FIELD-3327/CS6466035-SNMP table 1.3.6.1.2.1.17.7.1.2.2 OID returns unexpected character
FIELD-3104/FIELD-3613/CS5837205-DHCP Client fails to get IP address assigned with dot1x mac-based authenticated port.
FIELD-2841/CS7521149-When the port is removed from the port-channel, it goes to STP block state.
FIELD-3553/CS7418559-Trying to free buffer at address 0xa1f3b72c (descriptor at 0xa1f3b728) that has already been freed.
FIELD-3545/CS7408145-Crash at umWorkerTask
FIELD-3563/CS7454416-Hosts loses multicast stream abruptly after some time.
Internal-DHCP snooping entry is lost when there is release and renew.
Enhancements:
ATP-RPC message stability enhancement
FIELD-3518/CS7304375-Some of the MAC movement messages has additional FFFFFF in MAC addresses
FIELD-3508/CS7248785-Radius based SSH login fails with multiple radius-servers configured
FIELD-3327/CS6466035-SNMP table 1.3.6.1.2.1.17.7.1.2.2 OID returns unexpected character
FIELD-3104/FIELD-3613/CS5837205-DHCP Client fails to get IP address assigned with dot1x mac-based authenticated port.
FIELD-2841/CS7521149-When the port is removed from the port-channel, it goes to STP block state.
FIELD-3553/CS7418559-Trying to free buffer at address 0xa1f3b72c (descriptor at 0xa1f3b728) that has already been freed.
FIELD-3545/CS7408145-Crash at umWorkerTask
FIELD-3563/CS7454416-Hosts loses multicast stream abruptly after some time.
Internal-DHCP snooping entry is lost when there is release and renew.
Enhancements:
ATP-RPC message stability enhancement
Applies to
PowerConnect 8132
PowerConnect 8132F
PowerConnect 8164
PowerConnect 8164F
Installation instructions
(1) Download the zip file - PC8100v6.5.3.6.A46.zip
(2) Extract the image file "N4000v6.5.3.6.stk" from the zip file
(3) Install the image to the switch by following the upgrade procedure "Upgrading Dell EMC Networking 8100 Series Switches From Version 5.x.x.x or 6.x.x.x to 6.5.3.6.pdf" extracted from zip file.
(2) Extract the image file "N4000v6.5.3.6.stk" from the zip file
(3) Install the image to the switch by following the upgrade procedure "Upgrading Dell EMC Networking 8100 Series Switches From Version 5.x.x.x or 6.x.x.x to 6.5.3.6.pdf" extracted from zip file.
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