PowerConnect M8024, Firmware Version 5.1.2.3,A31

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

Please follow 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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PCM8024ReadMev5.1.2.3a31.zip | 12.88 MB
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File Name: PCM8024ReadMev5.1.2.3a31.zip
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74cf7f22af28cc8080e3d804430f5cac
SHA1:
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SHA-256:
53acec46fcfa48aab43733e0d95cf30453383c02a155f4ea962123acbda1c474

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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, A31

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: PCM8024ReadMev5.1.2.3a31.txt
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SHA1:
4ad710b8f62ec64389403b142043c6fa66b40901
SHA-256:
da96826b4f67947d7a414719af2cfb4e8f83315df5cb762a8a90912c7ef40dc8

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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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5.1.17.1, A4713 Jul 2021
5.1.16.1, A4624 Jan 2020
5.1.15.2, A4528 Jun 2019
5.1.14.1, A4418 Dec 2018
5.1.13.1, A4302 Jul 2018
5.1.12.2, A4201 Dec 2017
5.1.11.1, A4110 May 2017
5.1.10.1, A4028 Apr 2016
5.1.9.4, A3911 Dec 2015
5.1.9.3, A3811 Sep 2015
5.1.8.2, A3715 Apr 2015
5.1.7.5, A3627 Jan 2015
5.1.6.3, A3520 Oct 2014
5.1.5.1, A3424 Jul 2014
5.1.4.5, A3303 May 2014
5.1.3.7, A3214 Feb 2014
v5.1.1.7, A3030 Jul 2013
v5.1.0.1, A2903 Apr 2013
v5.0.0.4, A2729 Aug 2012
v4.2.2.3, A2611 May 2012
4.2.1.3, A2530 Jan 2012
4.2.0.4, A2406 Dec 2011
Please follow 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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