Dell Networking N1500 Series, Firmware Version 6.8.0.1
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Fixes & Enhancements
Enhancements:
NTP Client (IPv4, IPv6)
Multi-factor Authentication -MFA
Secure-aging: Port-MAC Locking feature enhancement
ERSPAN enhancements
Support egress SFLOW
Support port-channels as reflector port
Support VLAN as support for mirroring
Diffie-Hellman key exchange
Disabling Ciphers to allow security scans
Password encryption algorithm support SHA256/SHA512
Limit SSH retires
Static and redirect ACLs to have actual ACL name
SSH key lengths of 2048 and 3072
Pre-emphasis settings during no shutdown of port
Privilege statements need admin profiles to work as expected/do not allow enable command in privilege 1
OpenSSL upgraded to 1.1.1o
Fixes:
When uplink port is configured as reflector port, L3 connectivity via that port is impacted.
SSH session number of retries for failed authentication is not configurable
Static and Redirect ACL names are not reflected with the actual ACL name
Read MoreNTP Client (IPv4, IPv6)
Multi-factor Authentication -MFA
Secure-aging: Port-MAC Locking feature enhancement
ERSPAN enhancements
Support egress SFLOW
Support port-channels as reflector port
Support VLAN as support for mirroring
Diffie-Hellman key exchange
Disabling Ciphers to allow security scans
Password encryption algorithm support SHA256/SHA512
Limit SSH retires
Static and redirect ACLs to have actual ACL name
SSH key lengths of 2048 and 3072
Pre-emphasis settings during no shutdown of port
Privilege statements need admin profiles to work as expected/do not allow enable command in privilege 1
OpenSSL upgraded to 1.1.1o
Fixes:
When uplink port is configured as reflector port, L3 connectivity via that port is impacted.
SSH session number of retries for failed authentication is not configurable
Static and Redirect ACL names are not reflected with the actual ACL name
Version
6.8.0.1, A08
Release date
11 Aug 2022
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: N1500v6.8.0.1.A08.zip
File Size: 34.89 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:
d5f4e165e72f9c4f99a29ede83150cd4
SHA1:
8527650faf4f523ef47c6792bb64ba4f1397e5f9
SHA-256:
9d1a60e118fc15846aad251a2621cad34686ee455ea7cea3f4f9e3d8123b7c74
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: Dell_EMC_Networking_6.8.0.1_ReleaseNotes (N1108EP-ON,N1500 Series Switches).pdf
File Size: 1.4 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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MD5:
59815447561462e9d4751df2d058fe6c
SHA1:
0070a72007189dad1479b49be0dd8fdf5a7c03b6
SHA-256:
4ec91ee4d3e6f24c3269f21bb961a6e15df2eb48ab852192323821ce66f17970
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Important Information
Enhancements:
NTP Client (IPv4, IPv6)
Multi-factor Authentication -MFA
Secure-aging: Port-MAC Locking feature enhancement
ERSPAN enhancements
Support egress SFLOW
Support port-channels as reflector port
Support VLAN as support for mirroring
Diffie-Hellman key exchange
Disabling Ciphers to allow security scans
Password encryption algorithm support SHA256/SHA512
Limit SSH retires
Static and redirect ACLs to have actual ACL name
SSH key lengths of 2048 and 3072
Pre-emphasis settings during no shutdown of port
Privilege statements need admin profiles to work as expected/do not allow enable command in privilege 1
OpenSSL upgraded to 1.1.1o
Fixes:
When uplink port is configured as reflector port, L3 connectivity via that port is impacted.
SSH session number of retries for failed authentication is not configurable
Static and Redirect ACL names are not reflected with the actual ACL name
NTP Client (IPv4, IPv6)
Multi-factor Authentication -MFA
Secure-aging: Port-MAC Locking feature enhancement
ERSPAN enhancements
Support egress SFLOW
Support port-channels as reflector port
Support VLAN as support for mirroring
Diffie-Hellman key exchange
Disabling Ciphers to allow security scans
Password encryption algorithm support SHA256/SHA512
Limit SSH retires
Static and redirect ACLs to have actual ACL name
SSH key lengths of 2048 and 3072
Pre-emphasis settings during no shutdown of port
Privilege statements need admin profiles to work as expected/do not allow enable command in privilege 1
OpenSSL upgraded to 1.1.1o
Fixes:
When uplink port is configured as reflector port, L3 connectivity via that port is impacted.
SSH session number of retries for failed authentication is not configurable
Static and Redirect ACL names are not reflected with the actual ACL name
Applies to
Dell N1524
Dell N1524P
Dell N1548
Dell N1548P
Installation instructions
(1) Download the zip file - N1500v6.8.0.1.A08.zip
(2) Extract the image file "N1500v6.8.0.1.stk" from the zip file.
(3) Install the image to the switch by following the upgrade procedure "Upgrading Dell EMC Networking N1500 Series Switches to Version 6.8.0.1.pdf" extracted from zip file.
(2) Extract the image file "N1500v6.8.0.1.stk" from the zip file.
(3) Install the image to the switch by following the upgrade procedure "Upgrading Dell EMC Networking N1500 Series Switches to Version 6.8.0.1.pdf" extracted from zip file.
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