Dell Networking 8100, Firmware Version 6.5.2.18

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After upgrading Dell Networking PC8100 Series switches to firmware version 6.0.0.8 or later (6.5.2.18); the system model ID will show as "N4000" in CLI, Web UI and SNMP interfaces. Dell PowerConnect 8100 Series switches supports N4000 firmware versions 6.0.0.8 and later (6.5.2.18). Both Dell PowerConnect 8100 Series and Dell Networking N4000 Series switches shares the same firmware image version (for example., N4000v6.5.2.18.stk). Dell Networking PC8100 series switches can be stacked with Dell Networking N4000 series switches with the entire stack required to run 6.0.0.8 or later firmware (6.5.2.18). Dell Networking PC8100 series switches can support both 5.x and 6.x firmware versions, but Dell Networking N4000 can support only 6.0.0.8 and later firmware versions.

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_6.5.2.18_6.5.2.48_Release_Notes(N1500_N2000_N3000_N3000E-ON_N4000_PC8100).pdf".

Please follow software update instructions included in the zip file - "Upgrading Dell EMC Networking 8100 Series Switches From Version 5.x.x.x or 6.x.x.x to 6.5.2.18.pdf".

Note: PowerConnect 8100 Series switches with B1 CPU Revision require firmware version 5.1.0.1 or later (6.5.2.18) and cannot be downgraded to earlier releases. If this unit is to be deployed as a member within a stack, the entire stack will be required to run 5.1.0.1 or later firmware (6.5.2.18). The improved CPU version XLP308H-B1 version is not compatible with firmware 5.0.x.x. The 'show version' CLI command in the 5.1.0.1 release has been improved to identify the CPU version of the switch.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
FIELD-3209/CS6218881-IP Phone on dot1x enabled port drops 20 to 30 seconds after initialization.
FIELD-3192/CS6161169-Some lines of startup-config are missed out when copied to TFTP server.
FIELD-FEDERAL/CS6270871-Mandatorily adding the "remove-private-as" neighbor statements to VRFs.
FIELD-3281/CS6328995-Unable to configure BGP Neighbor with specific IP addresses.
FIELD-3193/CS6155318-MLAG Ports Down on VPC Secondary after Power Cycle.
FIELD-3202/CS6219076-Excessive multicast traffic hitting CPU causes ARP issue.
General mode "tagged VLAN" is not removed from "show interface switchport" command when configured in interface range mode.

Enhancements:
None
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Version

6.5.2.18, A43

Release date

16 Nov 2018

Download Type

Operating Systems

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 Format: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: PC8100v6.5.2.18.A43.zip
File Size: 55.14 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:
dfc8d740e3a120aa7febc2c1f93145a8
SHA1:
21aa6982de1631f89c063460b58b7d683e6b4028
SHA-256:
a7d28db39eaf85f5cfdf18c64abbd98d6d216934c6e03bbe6ef42e7bf7f272f2
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: PC8100ReadMev6.5.2.18.A43.txt
File Size: 3.23 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:
b67a816aca01994e0a843a5e554c48fe
SHA1:
502fc761e711bc1f844b4505c555e33ad74cda66
SHA-256:
d5525312cc4838a3cfad8b8a5737597718d2346fdc10b38ea7656c4c1206d7ad

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Fixes:
FIELD-3209/CS6218881-IP Phone on dot1x enabled port drops 20 to 30 seconds after initialization.
FIELD-3192/CS6161169-Some lines of startup-config are missed out when copied to TFTP server.
FIELD-FEDERAL/CS6270871-Mandatorily adding the "remove-private-as" neighbor statements to VRFs.
FIELD-3281/CS6328995-Unable to configure BGP Neighbor with specific IP addresses.
FIELD-3193/CS6155318-MLAG Ports Down on VPC Secondary after Power Cycle.
FIELD-3202/CS6219076-Excessive multicast traffic hitting CPU causes ARP issue.
General mode "tagged VLAN" is not removed from "show interface switchport" command when configured in interface range mode.

Enhancements:
None
PowerConnect 8132
PowerConnect 8132F
PowerConnect 8164
PowerConnect 8164F
(1) Download the zip file - PC8100v6.5.2.18.A43.zip
(2) Extract the image file "N4000v6.5.2.18.stk" from the zip file
(3) Install the image to the switch by following the upgrade procedure "Upgrading Dell EMC Networking 8100 Series Switches From Version 5.x.x.x or 6.x.x.x to 6.5.2.18.pdf" extracted from zip file.

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