Dell EMC Networking N3000 Series, Firmware Version 6.5.4.23

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Dell EMC Networking N3000 series switches can mixed stack with N3132PX-ON switches of up to 8 units. Mixed stack of N3000 series Switches and N3132PX-ON switch support 1024 active VLANs configurable in the range 1-4093 and does not support MMRP/MVRP. Dell EMC Networking N3132PX-ON switches has an expansion slot to install optional stacking module with two mini-SAS stack ports. Dell EMC Networking N3000 Series switches are available with two fixed mini-SAS stack ports.

Administrators configuring mixed stack with N3000 Series switches and N3132PX-ON MUST follow the instructions documented in the "Upgrading Dell Networking N3000 Series Switches From Version 6.x.x.x to Version 6.5.4.23.pdf". It is strongly recommended to backup current switch configuration before forming mixed stacking.

New CPLD version 20 is available in release 6.5.1.1 and later (6.5.4.23) for both N3000 and N2000 Series switches. After upgrading the switches to FW v6.5.1.1 and later (6.5.4.23), the CPLD can be updated to version 20 from CLI using the command - 'update cpld'. To update CPLD on stack members, run - 'update cpld ' command from stack master. Please DO NOT power-cycle the switch when CPLD update is in progress. After CPLD update completes, the switch will reset on its own.

**Below information is applicable ONLY for N3000 switches upgraded to 6.5.4.23 with CPLD Version 15 or 17 or 20 and attempt to downgrade to any prior FW version**

Downgrading N3000 Series switches from firmware version 6.5.4.23 with the updated CPLD version 15 or 17 or 20 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. Please follow the instructions documented in the “Firmware Downgrade” section of "Upgrading Dell EMC Networking N3000 Series Switches From Version 6.x.x.x to 6.5.4.23" procedure.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
6.5.4.21/N3048P - Silent Reboot on Management Switch in Stacking Setup.[NEE-9597]
Fix for CVE-2023-48795. [NEE-9684]

Enhancements:
None
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Version

6.5.4.23, A56

Release date

28 May 2024

Download Type

Operating Systems

Category

Network, Ethernet & Wireless

Importance

Optional
Dell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
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File Format: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: N3000v6.5.4.23.A56.zip
File Size: 231.76 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:
fafaef24900c317ede820cff09bb6a45
SHA1:
d29c9eac0a8cae42a24e30383d74de0fea6bf8c4
SHA-256:
3061d21ab60193812f5e7b1764c9d6338eb9be4869630fc9c67c5a10483d61f4
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: Dell_EMC_Networking_6.5.4.23_Release_Notes (N3000_N4000_PC8100).pdf
File Size: 1.57 MB
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MD5:
9dfc434de52625b86414aee43b4bbbd1
SHA1:
3d3e7039ff17de0b997054133ae446f37a46beb6
SHA-256:
c32dd5bda97c651342d3aa791a4e92989192899bf4f8b58901173c0ef206ec1c

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Fixes:
6.5.4.21/N3048P - Silent Reboot on Management Switch in Stacking Setup.[NEE-9597]
Fix for CVE-2023-48795. [NEE-9684]

Enhancements:
None
(1) Download the zip file - N3000v6.5.4.23.A56.zip
(2) Extract the image file "N3000AdvLitev6.5.4.23.stk" from the zip file.
(3) Install the image to the switch by following the upgrade procedure "Upgrading Dell EMC Networking N3000 Series Switches From version 6.x.x.x to 6.5.4.23" extracted from zip file.

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