Dell Networking N3000 Series, Firmware Version 6.3.2.6
Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.Dell Networking N3000 Ethernet Switch can run as Access Router or Aggregation Router based on the Firmware downloaded and run. The Firmware N3000_BGPv6.3.x.x.stk provides BGP functionality and N3000_N2000v6.3.x.x.stk features Web interface, OpenFlow, iSCSI, GARP, GVRP, GMRP, Auto-VoIP, DVLAN, MVR, and MLAG. Only the listed features are mutually exclusive while other features exist in both the variants of the builds. Please note the feature requirement and select the Firmware to download and run on N3000 Ethernet switch. Please note that since the features present in one variant of the firmware does not exist in other variant, the configuration specific to those exclusive features will fail configuration migration when switching between the firmware variants on N3000 Ethernet switch.
New CPLD version 15 is available in this release for both N3000 and N2000 Series switches. After upgrading the switches to FW version 6.3.2.6, the CPLD can be updated to version 15 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, it's required to do manual switch power-cycle. Verify CPLD Version with the command - 'show version' from CLI after power-cycle.
**Below information is applicable ONLY for N2000/N3000 switches upgraded to 6.3.2.6 and CPLD Version 15 and attempt to downgrade to any prior FW version**
Downgrading N3000 and N2000 Series switches from firmware version 6.3.2.6 with the updated CPLD version 15 to any prior 6.x.x.x version can ONLY be done by downgrading via interim FW version B.6.3.2 or B.6.3.32 (N3000_N2000vB.6.3.2.stk or N3000_BGPvB.6.3.32.stk) attached to zip file. Please follow the instructions documented in the “Firmware Downgrade” section of "Upgrading Dell Networking N3000_N2000 Series Switches From Version 6.x.x.x to 6.3.2.6 Firmware" procedure.
New CPLD version 15 is available in this release for both N3000 and N2000 Series switches. After upgrading the switches to FW version 6.3.2.6, the CPLD can be updated to version 15 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, it's required to do manual switch power-cycle. Verify CPLD Version with the command - 'show version' from CLI after power-cycle.
**Below information is applicable ONLY for N2000/N3000 switches upgraded to 6.3.2.6 and CPLD Version 15 and attempt to downgrade to any prior FW version**
Downgrading N3000 and N2000 Series switches from firmware version 6.3.2.6 with the updated CPLD version 15 to any prior 6.x.x.x version can ONLY be done by downgrading via interim FW version B.6.3.2 or B.6.3.32 (N3000_N2000vB.6.3.2.stk or N3000_BGPvB.6.3.32.stk) attached to zip file. Please follow the instructions documented in the “Firmware Downgrade” section of "Upgrading Dell Networking N3000_N2000 Series Switches From Version 6.x.x.x to 6.3.2.6 Firmware" procedure.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
FIELD-2214-K-Kernel route listed under 'show ip route' output.
FIELD-2206-Invalid transceiver logs for "10GBASE-ZR" optics with Dell P/N "TY5FM"
FIELD-2215-PC doesn't receive IP address from DHCP after boot when DVA is enabled
FIELD-2088-Switch is not handling dot1x authentication everytime when configured with MAB auth.
FIELD-2214-Problems with OSPF on devices attached to N-Series switches with K-route present.
FIELD-2264-Continous multicast table errors although there are only 66 entries.
FIELD-2242-Traffic loss through port-channel when DCB configured.
Enhancements:
None
Please refer to the Release Notes for fixes and enhancements available in this release. "Release Notes" are included in the zip file - "Dell Networking_6.3.2.6_Release_Notes".
Read MoreFIELD-2214-K-Kernel route listed under 'show ip route' output.
FIELD-2206-Invalid transceiver logs for "10GBASE-ZR" optics with Dell P/N "TY5FM"
FIELD-2215-PC doesn't receive IP address from DHCP after boot when DVA is enabled
FIELD-2088-Switch is not handling dot1x authentication everytime when configured with MAB auth.
FIELD-2214-Problems with OSPF on devices attached to N-Series switches with K-route present.
FIELD-2264-Continous multicast table errors although there are only 66 entries.
FIELD-2242-Traffic loss through port-channel when DCB configured.
Enhancements:
None
Please refer to the Release Notes for fixes and enhancements available in this release. "Release Notes" are included in the zip file - "Dell Networking_6.3.2.6_Release_Notes".
Version
6.3.2.6, A27
Release date
11 May 2017
Download Type
Firmware
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: N3000v6.3.2.6a27.zip
File Size: 104.32 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:
29b558152c166fbac064341ffc09a9c2
SHA1:
f4ca7f652e1199a1f254fb2c9bc1ee63aa993cfe
SHA-256:
13d89c5a7f5b5f274b9c4645adeadcf2ef3a9be9c68de2c86dc8c44d8d2810ca
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: N3000ReadMev6.3.2.6a27.txt
File Size: 4 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
a9bade1a1cb745e2cbb893e1adbcfcee
SHA1:
9d7705b2540483e281c0fee96c10d404433263cb
SHA-256:
edffb495bb05fcefbe299e886838f3a34f7b68a09586d4ea91612a768b1db912
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
Fixes:
FIELD-2214-K-Kernel route listed under 'show ip route' output.
FIELD-2206-Invalid transceiver logs for "10GBASE-ZR" optics with Dell P/N "TY5FM"
FIELD-2215-PC doesn't receive IP address from DHCP after boot when DVA is enabled
FIELD-2088-Switch is not handling dot1x authentication everytime when configured with MAB auth.
FIELD-2214-Problems with OSPF on devices attached to N-Series switches with K-route present.
FIELD-2264-Continous multicast table errors although there are only 66 entries.
FIELD-2242-Traffic loss through port-channel when DCB configured.
Enhancements:
None
Please refer to the Release Notes for fixes and enhancements available in this release. "Release Notes" are included in the zip file - "Dell Networking_6.3.2.6_Release_Notes".
FIELD-2214-K-Kernel route listed under 'show ip route' output.
FIELD-2206-Invalid transceiver logs for "10GBASE-ZR" optics with Dell P/N "TY5FM"
FIELD-2215-PC doesn't receive IP address from DHCP after boot when DVA is enabled
FIELD-2088-Switch is not handling dot1x authentication everytime when configured with MAB auth.
FIELD-2214-Problems with OSPF on devices attached to N-Series switches with K-route present.
FIELD-2264-Continous multicast table errors although there are only 66 entries.
FIELD-2242-Traffic loss through port-channel when DCB configured.
Enhancements:
None
Please refer to the Release Notes for fixes and enhancements available in this release. "Release Notes" are included in the zip file - "Dell Networking_6.3.2.6_Release_Notes".
Applies to
Dell N3024
Dell N3024F
Dell N3024P
Dell N3048
Dell N3048P
Installation instructions
(1) Download the zip file - N3000v6.3.2.6a27.zip
(2) Extract the image file "N3000_N2000v6.3.2.6.stk" from the zip file
(3) Install the image to the switch by following the upgrade procedure "Upgrading Dell Networking N3000_N2000 Series Switches From Version 5.x.x.x or 6.x.x.x to 6.3.2.6 Firmware.pdf" extracted from zip file.
(2) Extract the image file "N3000_N2000v6.3.2.6.stk" from the zip file
(3) Install the image to the switch by following the upgrade procedure "Upgrading Dell Networking N3000_N2000 Series Switches From Version 5.x.x.x or 6.x.x.x to 6.3.2.6 Firmware.pdf" extracted from zip file.
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