Dell EMC Networking N3000 Series, Firmware Version 6.5.4.15

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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 6.5.4.15.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 (6.5.4.15) for both N3000 and N2000 Series switches. After upgrading the switches to FW v6.5.1.1 and later (6.5.4.15), 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 6.5.4.15 with CPLD Version 15 or 17 or 20 and attempt to downgrade to any prior FW version**

Downgrading N3000 Series switches from firmware version 6.5.4.10 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 6.5.4.15" procedure.
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Version

6.5.4.15, A51

Release date

29 Oct 2020

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.
Available formats
File Format: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: N3000v6.5.4.15.A51.zip
File Size: 203.09 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:
bfdb4d7a4370c1dd461282a02c4e0f70
SHA1:
b2e5dbe1b9f1129f5c0e7df22c1e085c558ae972
SHA-256:
aaa77d61d2217803521507d9c4e2dc6433038c599990cd23b9ac2100c7d4bb13
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: N3000ReadMev6_5_4_15_A51.txt
File Size: 4.72 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:
39f225adb6344de7a47e027dc7e8d13c
SHA1:
8cdf137091524a0fc3a96f02443f1648f25d3ed1
SHA-256:
438ad0a81beb50827048a0838f449534dac2e3ef8a0f88e17f6dd8380ce11885

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(1) Download the zip file - N3000v6.5.4.15.A51.zip
(2) Extract the image file "N3000AdvLitev6.5.4.15.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 6.5.4.15" extracted from zip file.

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