Dell EMC Networking N2000 Series Firmware Version 6.6.0.2
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 6.5.3.6 as it contains multiple bug fixes.
New CPLD version 20 is available in release 6.5.1.1 and later (6.6.6.0.2) for N2000 Series switches. After upgrading the switches to FW version 6.5.1.1 and later (6.6.0.2), 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 switches upgraded to 6.6.0.2 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 6.6.0.2 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 6.6.0.2" 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_6.6.0.2_ReleaseNotes_N1100_N1500_N2000_N2128PX_N3000E_N3132PX.pdf"
New CPLD version 20 is available in release 6.5.1.1 and later (6.6.6.0.2) for N2000 Series switches. After upgrading the switches to FW version 6.5.1.1 and later (6.6.0.2), 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 switches upgraded to 6.6.0.2 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 6.6.0.2 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 6.6.0.2" 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_6.6.0.2_ReleaseNotes_N1100_N1500_N2000_N2128PX_N3000E_N3132PX.pdf"
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Fixes & Enhancements
New Features and Enhancements:
Implementation of IEEE 802.1X-2010 specification
Dynamic ACLs per session
Enhancement to CoA implementation to handle additional RADIUS attributes - 64, 65, 81, handle bounce host port request, shutdown port request and request to re-authenticate port.
Critical Data VLAN support
RADIUS server load balanacing
RADIUS server dead actions
Net SNMP Agent
VRRPv3 support
IP SLA feature
uRPF feature
Private VLAN trunk port
SCP server funcationality
IP device tracking
RADIUS assigned trunk mode support
Authentication Open support
Redirect ACLs / URL-redirect
BGP 4 byte ASN support
BGP Graceful restart
IPv6 PBR support
Fixes:
None
Read MoreImplementation of IEEE 802.1X-2010 specification
Dynamic ACLs per session
Enhancement to CoA implementation to handle additional RADIUS attributes - 64, 65, 81, handle bounce host port request, shutdown port request and request to re-authenticate port.
Critical Data VLAN support
RADIUS server load balanacing
RADIUS server dead actions
Net SNMP Agent
VRRPv3 support
IP SLA feature
uRPF feature
Private VLAN trunk port
SCP server funcationality
IP device tracking
RADIUS assigned trunk mode support
Authentication Open support
Redirect ACLs / URL-redirect
BGP 4 byte ASN support
BGP Graceful restart
IPv6 PBR support
Fixes:
None
Version
6.6.0.2, A00
Release date
03 Jun 2019
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.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: N2000v6.6.0.2.A46.zip
File Size: 180.28 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:
b9c6cfbc12ab5c4f85a39582c67334a0
SHA1:
e4abc3f5d8697306eec95e5b12fce6c75ff0bd7f
SHA-256:
df013a872cd8e2addc66f683eee8615a9ffcd564950ccbd60ddbe919b69c259e
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: N2000ReadMev6.6.0.2.A46.txt
File Size: 4.04 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
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MD5:
2caf16510868c1b932d9535bc345b38b
SHA1:
d72da479b75ffdc3eaf6b47a74c51123c556c2cf
SHA-256:
a746f2270bf566af839ccdd5df52a41d1545bd69a823b1027cd40dd0f31e721b
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Important Information
Implementation of IEEE 802.1X-2010 specification.
Dynamic ACLs per session with Redirect-ACLs and URL-Redirect support.
CoA support to handle RADIUS attributes - 64, 65, 81, Port-bounce, Port-shutdown and Port-reeauthenticate.
Critical Data-VLAN support.
RADIUS Server load balancing.
RADIUS Server dead actions.
Net SNMP Agent
VRRPv3 Support
IP-SLA
uRPF
Private-VLAN trunk port
SCP Server
IPDT (IP Device Tracking)
RADIUS Assigned Trunk mode support
Authentication-Open Support
BGP 4 byte ASN Support
BGP Graceful Restart
IPv6 PBR
Dynamic ACLs per session with Redirect-ACLs and URL-Redirect support.
CoA support to handle RADIUS attributes - 64, 65, 81, Port-bounce, Port-shutdown and Port-reeauthenticate.
Critical Data-VLAN support.
RADIUS Server load balancing.
RADIUS Server dead actions.
Net SNMP Agent
VRRPv3 Support
IP-SLA
uRPF
Private-VLAN trunk port
SCP Server
IPDT (IP Device Tracking)
RADIUS Assigned Trunk mode support
Authentication-Open Support
BGP 4 byte ASN Support
BGP Graceful Restart
IPv6 PBR
Applies to
Dell N2024
Dell N2024P
Dell N2048
Dell N2048P
Installation instructions
(1) Download the zip file - N2000v6.6.0.2.A46.zip
(2) Extract the image file "N2000Stdv6.6.0.2.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 6.6.0.2 Firmware.pdf" extracted from zip file.
(2) Extract the image file "N2000Stdv6.6.0.2.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 6.6.0.2 Firmware.pdf" extracted from zip file.
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