PowerConnect 7000 Series, Firmware Version v5.1.2.3, A15

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Please refer to the Release Notes for fixes available in this release. "Release Notes" are included in the zip file - "PowerConnect_5.1.2.3_Release_Notes".

Please follow the detailed software update instructions included in the zip file - "Upgrading PowerConnect Switches from Version 2.x.x.x or 3.x.x.x or 4.x.x.x or 5.x.x.x to 5.1.2.3 Firmware.pdf".
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PC7000ReadMev5.1.2.3a15.zip | 14.15 MB
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MD5:
f3b65e8a28679a797c0d49ff6511ed84
SHA1:
050daf28c863a4971e35f676266860666ad9b1f6
SHA-256:
ebaae94ea901288b0b90ac56f3be894d51056ae6f9c240e56e850895f0f960d9

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Fixes & Enhancements

Bug fixes included in this release:
620433 - Switch crashes every 30-40 days while SNMP monitored
616262/682333 - Stack reporting random failed PSU's and fans
614772 - Routing issue, null address in ARP table after VLAN manipulation
664923 - Pulling 3 out of 4 stack cables will result in loss of connectivity & STP topology change
640167 - Interface in static LAG goes into inactive state while physical interface is up
677168 - Wireless client EAPOL authentication failing
675576 - TACACS not possible to use special characters in password when created using GUI
673508 - SCP or SFTP file transfers to FreeBSD and Mac causes switch to crash
680783 - Serial console does not respond to any input when using USB to serial converter
680159 - UDLD connection issue
643015 - Switch fails to establish fip-snooping sessions
671390 - Stack crash with Log points to DMA failed
604036 - SSH and Telnet not working
685949 - VLAN ACL blocks traffic across stack members
689346 - Stack master reboot forces the combo ports of the standby unit to Duplex Full mode
686570 - VoIP VLAN reply not being sent via CDP\ISDP
697848 - Stack routing issues
681774 - MS NLB cluster not reachable after rebooting the stack
700112 - SSLT:SSL_ERROR_SYSCALL on https WEB GUI login, switch hangs
589802 - Added CLI Command to show stack-ports connection info
545823 - Show tech support, additional outputs added.
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Version

5.1.2.3, A15

Release date

07 Nov 2013

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Network, Ethernet & Wireless

Importance

Recommended
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.
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File Name: PC7000ReadMev5.1.2.3a15.txt
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9139e7d4e275f109a0d659e2d153d897
SHA1:
b2090338c50610f655bbe7f94a53877a5fb109b9
SHA-256:
288bea1b154fbc124a8fd073d33270bca0044be0c033b4b587a98d9715c82a47

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Bug fixes included in this release:
620433 - Switch crashes every 30-40 days while SNMP monitored
616262/682333 - Stack reporting random failed PSU's and fans
614772 - Routing issue, null address in ARP table after VLAN manipulation
664923 - Pulling 3 out of 4 stack cables will result in loss of connectivity & STP topology change
640167 - Interface in static LAG goes into inactive state while physical interface is up
677168 - Wireless client EAPOL authentication failing
675576 - TACACS not possible to use special characters in password when created using GUI
673508 - SCP or SFTP file transfers to FreeBSD and Mac causes switch to crash
680783 - Serial console does not respond to any input when using USB to serial converter
680159 - UDLD connection issue
643015 - Switch fails to establish fip-snooping sessions
671390 - Stack crash with Log points to DMA failed
604036 - SSH and Telnet not working
685949 - VLAN ACL blocks traffic across stack members
689346 - Stack master reboot forces the combo ports of the standby unit to Duplex Full mode
686570 - VoIP VLAN reply not being sent via CDP\ISDP
697848 - Stack routing issues
681774 - MS NLB cluster not reachable after rebooting the stack
700112 - SSLT:SSL_ERROR_SYSCALL on https WEB GUI login, switch hangs
589802 - Added CLI Command to show stack-ports connection info
545823 - Show tech support, additional outputs added.
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v5.1.0.1, A1303 Apr 2013
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Please follow the detailed software update instructions included in the zip file - "Upgrading PowerConnect Switches from Version 2.x.x.x or 3.x.x.x or 4.x.x.x or 5.x.x.x to 5.1.2.3 Firmware.pdf".

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