Dell Networking N2000 Series, Firmware Version 6.5.1.6
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.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 6.5.1.6 as it contains multiple bug fixes.
New CPLD version 20 is available in release 6.5.1.1 and later (6.5.1.6) for both N3000 and N2000 Series switches. After upgrading the switches to FW version 6.5.1.1 and later (6.5.1.6), the CPLD can be updated to version 20 from CLI using the command - "update cpld". To update CPLD on stack members, run - 'devshell cpldUpdate' command from serial console. 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/N3000 switches upgraded to 6.5.1.6 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 6.5.1.6 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 6.5.1.6" 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_6.5.1.6_Release_Notes(N1500_N2000_N3000_N3048EP-ON_N4000_PC8100)".
New CPLD version 20 is available in release 6.5.1.1 and later (6.5.1.6) for both N3000 and N2000 Series switches. After upgrading the switches to FW version 6.5.1.1 and later (6.5.1.6), the CPLD can be updated to version 20 from CLI using the command - "update cpld". To update CPLD on stack members, run - 'devshell cpldUpdate' command from serial console. 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/N3000 switches upgraded to 6.5.1.6 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 6.5.1.6 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 6.5.1.6" 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_6.5.1.6_Release_Notes(N1500_N2000_N3000_N3048EP-ON_N4000_PC8100)".
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
FIELD-2956/CS5081272-Access-Request packet with two 'Service-Type-6' attributes for MAB authentication.
FIELD-2957/CS5095367-MAB authentication issue with 'switchport voice vlan override-authentication' config.
CS5215354-CoA Disconnect-Request failure with the errors "Unsupported-Service" and "Session-Context-Not-Found".
FIELD-2978/CS5182273-dot1x clients not getting authenticated using certificates with Cisco ISE 2.3
CS2502043-STP flaps in the network and the port channel diagnostically disabled.
CS4728527-Debug messages can be uniform while copying running config via GUI and CLI.
FIELD-2827/CS4736318-WebUI error when configuring summer time for zone "AEDT"
FIELD-2884/CS4926824-General mode tagged VLANs not removed from "show interface switchport" command.
FIELD-2940/CS5066801-Random ports down with PHY status as "Not Supported" after upgrade
FIELD-2823/CS4728966-Switch crashed and rebooted continuously.
Updated HiveAgent to version 1.1.13
FIELD-3028/CS5305348-Speed and Duplex settings removed after reboot.
FIELD-2939/CS5062833-Accounting-Stop message is missing when dot1x client disconnected.
CS5265790-Temporarily disable cpld update for N1500 Series switches.
Enhancements:
None
Read MoreFIELD-2956/CS5081272-Access-Request packet with two 'Service-Type-6' attributes for MAB authentication.
FIELD-2957/CS5095367-MAB authentication issue with 'switchport voice vlan override-authentication' config.
CS5215354-CoA Disconnect-Request failure with the errors "Unsupported-Service" and "Session-Context-Not-Found".
FIELD-2978/CS5182273-dot1x clients not getting authenticated using certificates with Cisco ISE 2.3
CS2502043-STP flaps in the network and the port channel diagnostically disabled.
CS4728527-Debug messages can be uniform while copying running config via GUI and CLI.
FIELD-2827/CS4736318-WebUI error when configuring summer time for zone "AEDT"
FIELD-2884/CS4926824-General mode tagged VLANs not removed from "show interface switchport" command.
FIELD-2940/CS5066801-Random ports down with PHY status as "Not Supported" after upgrade
FIELD-2823/CS4728966-Switch crashed and rebooted continuously.
Updated HiveAgent to version 1.1.13
FIELD-3028/CS5305348-Speed and Duplex settings removed after reboot.
FIELD-2939/CS5062833-Accounting-Stop message is missing when dot1x client disconnected.
CS5265790-Temporarily disable cpld update for N1500 Series switches.
Enhancements:
None
Version
A37
Release date
22 Jun 2018
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.
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File Format: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: N2000v6.5.1.6a37.zip
File Size: 167.22 MB
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MD5:
3646ec3a30e6430d6013c2bac6f6a69e
SHA1:
ed254da25af3ca80af012572dc683ab54ad1d235
SHA-256:
36f1cc1762dd38b6a9bac6279aea1b02e838bba434f81647ec8ffc4601d04ae6
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: N2000ReadMev6.5.1.6a37.txt
File Size: 4.04 KB
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MD5:
b998061e0586f60d61cd9236c537fb64
SHA1:
23350e2e976c52c665385bf6ca37f54ba12f28ec
SHA-256:
2ac9f2c8b722d28ddb854d0f7e7a0db5b11cb231bee90d06e40195aabfeab005
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Important Information
Fixes:
FIELD-2956/CS5081272-Access-Request packet with two 'Service-Type-6' attributes for MAB authentication.
FIELD-2957/CS5095367-MAB authentication issue with 'switchport voice vlan override-authentication' config.
CS5215354-CoA Disconnect-Request failure with the errors "Unsupported-Service" and "Session-Context-Not-Found".
FIELD-2978/CS5182273-dot1x clients not getting authenticated using certificates with Cisco ISE 2.3
CS2502043-STP flaps in the network and the port channel diagnostically disabled.
CS4728527-Debug messages can be uniform while copying running config via GUI and CLI.
FIELD-2827/CS4736318-WebUI error when configuring summer time for zone "AEDT"
FIELD-2884/CS4926824-General mode tagged VLANs not removed from "show interface switchport" command.
FIELD-2940/CS5066801-Random ports down with PHY status as "Not Supported" after upgrade
FIELD-2823/CS4728966-Switch crashed and rebooted continuously.
Updated HiveAgent to version 1.1.13
FIELD-3028/CS5305348-Speed and Duplex settings removed after reboot.
FIELD-2939/CS5062833-Accounting-Stop message is missing when dot1x client disconnected.
CS5265790-Temporarily disable cpld update for N1500 Series switches.
Enhancements:
None
FIELD-2956/CS5081272-Access-Request packet with two 'Service-Type-6' attributes for MAB authentication.
FIELD-2957/CS5095367-MAB authentication issue with 'switchport voice vlan override-authentication' config.
CS5215354-CoA Disconnect-Request failure with the errors "Unsupported-Service" and "Session-Context-Not-Found".
FIELD-2978/CS5182273-dot1x clients not getting authenticated using certificates with Cisco ISE 2.3
CS2502043-STP flaps in the network and the port channel diagnostically disabled.
CS4728527-Debug messages can be uniform while copying running config via GUI and CLI.
FIELD-2827/CS4736318-WebUI error when configuring summer time for zone "AEDT"
FIELD-2884/CS4926824-General mode tagged VLANs not removed from "show interface switchport" command.
FIELD-2940/CS5066801-Random ports down with PHY status as "Not Supported" after upgrade
FIELD-2823/CS4728966-Switch crashed and rebooted continuously.
Updated HiveAgent to version 1.1.13
FIELD-3028/CS5305348-Speed and Duplex settings removed after reboot.
FIELD-2939/CS5062833-Accounting-Stop message is missing when dot1x client disconnected.
CS5265790-Temporarily disable cpld update for N1500 Series switches.
Enhancements:
None
Applies to
Dell N2024
Dell N2024P
Dell N2048
Dell N2048P
Installation instructions
(1) Download the zip file - N2000v6.5.1.6a36.zip
(2) Extract the image file "N2000Stdv6.5.1.6.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 6.5.1.6 Firmware.pdf" extracted from zip file.
(2) Extract the image file "N2000Stdv6.5.1.6.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 6.5.1.6 Firmware.pdf" extracted from zip file.
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