Dell Networking N4000 Series, Firmware Version 6.3.1.13
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After upgrading Dell Networking PC8100 Series switches to firmware version 6.0.0.8 or later (6.3.1.13); 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 (6.3.1.13). Both Dell PowerConnect 8100 Series and Dell Networking N4000 Series switches shares the same firmware image version (for example., N4000v6.3.1.13.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 (6.3.1.13). 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 Networking_6.3.1.13_Release_Notes".
Please follow software update instructions included in the zip file - "Upgrading Dell Networking N4000 Series Switches From Version 6.x.x.x to 6.3.1.13 Firmware.pdf".
Note: PowerConnect 8100 Series switches with B1 CPU Revision require firmware version 5.1.0.1 or later (6.3.1.13) 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 (6.3.1.13). 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.
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.
Fixes: 1071696 - Unable to copy files from tftp server to application area of the switch. 1085660 - Missing SNMP OID's in v6.3.0.x PSE036473/PSE037185 - Switch crash with ARP Timer and emWeb tasks PSE036768 - N3000 Switch crashes "lldpTask" when it receives LLDP packet with TLV length of 75 PSE032494/PSE035915 - N4032F-6.2.7.6:VLAN Configurations missing after save and reload. PSE037246,PSE036993,PSE037018,PSE037343 - SSH stops responding after few weeks 1107646 - N4000-Stack Master crash with kernel panic - not syncing: Fatal exception 1111885/1108518 - 6.3.1.11-N4064F Stack member goes unresponsive with soft lockup errors 1111824 - N4k Console lock after 10 days of runtime on the 12 unit stackPSE036522 - N4000-6.3.0.x/6.3.1.8-Out of band interface takes an incorrect gateway IP address PSE037200 - Username "hivemanager" shows in the running config after upgrade from 6.2.6.6 1108121 - 6.3.1.10 - N4000 Stack master crash with "traptask" when flapping interface 1108189 - 6.3.1.11 - N4000 Stack master crash with "SNMPTraptask" when flapping interface for few minutes
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.
Fixes: 1071696 - Unable to copy files from tftp server to application area of the switch. 1085660 - Missing SNMP OID's in v6.3.0.x PSE036473/PSE037185 - Switch crash with ARP Timer and emWeb tasks PSE036768 - N3000 Switch crashes "lldpTask" when it receives LLDP packet with TLV length of 75 PSE032494/PSE035915 - N4032F-6.2.7.6:VLAN Configurations missing after save and reload. PSE037246,PSE036993,PSE037018,PSE037343 - SSH stops responding after few weeks 1107646 - N4000-Stack Master crash with kernel panic - not syncing: Fatal exception 1111885/1108518 - 6.3.1.11-N4064F Stack member goes unresponsive with soft lockup errors 1111824 - N4k Console lock after 10 days of runtime on the 12 unit stackPSE036522 - N4000-6.3.0.x/6.3.1.8-Out of band interface takes an incorrect gateway IP address PSE037200 - Username "hivemanager" shows in the running config after upgrade from 6.2.6.6 1108121 - 6.3.1.10 - N4000 Stack master crash with "traptask" when flapping interface 1108189 - 6.3.1.11 - N4000 Stack master crash with "SNMPTraptask" when flapping interface for few minutes
(1) Download the zip file - N4000v6.3.1.13a25.zip (2) Extract the image file "N4000v6.3.1.13.stk" from the zip file (3) Install the image to the switch by following the upgrade procedure "Upgrading Dell Networking N4000 Series Switches From Version 6.x.x.x to 6.3.1.13 Firmware.pdf" extracted from zip file.
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