Dell EMC Networking N3000 Series, Firmware Version 6.5.4.21

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Dell EMC Networking N3000 series switches can mixed stack with N3132PX-ON switches of up to 8 units. Mixed stack of N3000 series Switches and N3132PX-ON switch support 1024 active VLANs configurable in the range 1-4093 and does not support MMRP/MVRP. Dell EMC Networking N3132PX-ON switches has an expansion slot to install optional stacking module with two mini-SAS stack ports. Dell EMC Networking N3000 Series switches are available with two fixed mini-SAS stack ports.

Administrators configuring mixed stack with N3000 Series switches and N3132PX-ON MUST follow the instructions documented in the "Upgrading Dell Networking N3000 Series Switches From Version 6.x.x.x to Version 6.5.4.21.pdf". It is strongly recommended to backup current switch configuration before forming mixed stacking.

New CPLD version 20 is available in release 6.5.1.1 and later (6.5.4.21) for both N3000 and N2000 Series switches. After upgrading the switches to FW v6.5.1.1 and later (6.5.4.21), 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 completes, the switch will reset on its own.

**Below information is applicable ONLY for N3000 switches upgraded to 6.5.4.21 with CPLD Version 15 or 17 or 20 and attempt to downgrade to any prior FW version**

Downgrading N3000 Series switches from firmware version 6.5.4.21 with the updated CPLD version 15 or 17 or 20 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. Please follow the instructions documented in the “Firmware Downgrade” section of "Upgrading Dell EMC Networking N3000 Series Switches From Version 6.x.x.x to 6.5.4.21" procedure.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
FIELD- 8982 :: Crash of management unit impacts OSPF communication
FIELD-8918 :: Management access lost after OSPF adjacency bounces
FIELD- 8682 :: MLAG - VPC Secondary Po interface goes to "Disable" "Discarding" state when Po interface to ToR goes down on VPC Primary
FIELD- 8141 :: OSPF doesn't show the correct neighbor states as BDR and DROther
CS00012252894:: DNSE/6.5.4.18 - N3000 Stack master crash"radius_task"

Enhancements:
None
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Version

6.5.4.21, A55

Release date

10 Nov 2023

Download Type

Operating Systems

Category

Network, Ethernet & Wireless

Importance

Optional
Dell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
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File Format: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: N3000v6.5.4.21.A55.zip
File Size: 231.5 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:
137fc6d89e2ea83c72bc374c78458554
SHA1:
7451097c886bf35dc26d04a5a7c243779feadb16
SHA-256:
bb4f99d8be97db2f353cfe3b52f6ad37028c223cb432b818b7e9a6a8391f5f23
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: Dell_EMC_Networking_6.5.4.21_Release_Notes (N3000_N4000_PC8100).pdf
File Size: 1.62 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
05ca0c1b4cc3eba37f8a4544636c63a3
SHA1:
cbf00a53456647569828c8c77111252dfb8f45b7
SHA-256:
8e599f023b73295c2e3ef509dd22f33eb76508b95af8543a434142d0072fe8a9

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Fixes
FIELD- 8982 :: Crash of management unit impacts OSPF communication
FIELD-8918 :: Management access lost after OSPF adjacency bounces
FIELD- 8682 :: MLAG - VPC Secondary Po interface goes to "Disable" "Discarding" state when Po interface to ToR goes down on VPC Primary
FIELD- 8141 :: OSPF doesn't show the correct neighbor states as BDR and DROther
CS00012252894:: DNSE/6.5.4.18 - N3000 Stack master crash"radius_task"

Enhancements:
None
Dell N3048
(1) Download the zip file - N3000v6.5.4.21.A55.zip
(2) Extract the image file "N3000AdvLitev6.5.4.21.stk" from the zip file.
(3) Install the image to the switch by following the upgrade procedure "Upgrading Dell EMC Networking N3000 Series Switches From version 6.x.x.x to 6.5.4.21" extracted from zip file

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