PowerConnect,7000,V4.2.0.4,A08

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This firmware is for the 7000 family of PowerConnect switches and has new features and bug fixes that are applicable to this switch or possibly other switch models as noted in the Fixes and Enhancements section.
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PC7000v4.2.0.4_a08.zip | 20.57 MB
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File Name: PC7000v4.2.0.4_a08.zip
File Size: 20.57 MB
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MD5:
4536ce5b9f962908f7d3c8a455a32765
SHA1:
6fafce7bff9573fc2bae3db20719d5f6b0ec3b19
SHA-256:
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes and Enhancement:

Fixes
- PowerConnect sFlow implementation is not per specification Enhancements
- Using config wizard to setup 8024 causes iscsi error messages off out-of-band in console
- 8024 stack does not follow similar banner execution for console, telnet and ssh
- Simple Switch should have FC enabled by default
- OSPF error message after reboot
- show crypto key mypubkey generates two error messages
- Web GUI ARP table does not match the CLI ARP table
- The copper auto negotiation process fails at 100mb FD and fails to link up
- PCM6220 - Wrong information for current link status in port configuration page on the GUI
- PC8024 - VLAN membership change on interface affects unrelated interface
- Implement dot1qVlanStaticTable in M8024-K
- Trunk mode native vlan implementation not compatible with Cisco
- PCM6220 - Switch hangs when user tries to transfer a file from the flash to the server using sftp
- No message logged for "Max number of SSH login sessions exceeded"
- CLI command "show ipv6 interface" does not paginate correctly
- 2nd and 4th block of copper ports 5-8 and 13-16 think they are fiber ports, possible problems
- WebGui Secure Shell SSH Remote Access
- Web UI MSTP Instance pull down menu displays 4k MSTIs
- Flowcontrol negotiation issues with 10GBase-T module
- PC8024 - GUI - Under Port Configuration page get error on 10GB ports when you change any setting
- Unable to config secure ssh from web interface. error 'sshcfg_load start' missing pops up
- Web interface fails to provide an iSCSI web page when selecting the iSCSI item.
- Line "no passive-interface Vl32" in startup-config does not get loaded on startup
- Web GUI Admin Duplex setting on 10G Fiber ports
- Advertise LLDP Management Address as IP Address assigned to OOB interface
- PCM6348 - Log message output
- Firmware missing port VLAN membership in the GUI
- M8024 - 1GB link being negotiated on 10GB Intel X520-KX4
- Feature request - Display "client-DUID" in DHCP binding table.
-clock summer-time recurring EU offset 60 zone "GMT" not offsetting the time by 60 minutes
- M6220 - Simple mode, VLAN setting not active when move port to another group
- SSH configuration not restored after reboot
- PC8024 - VLAN trunk assignment CLI change
- Web UI displays incorrect session timeout duration
- PC8024 - Secure HTTP Random Characters - 4.1.0.6
- Upgrades to 4.1.0.9 are causing network outages. The wizard from 4.1.0.9 fails to setup interfaces
- PC6220M GUI shows stack-ports down but CLI does not. In previous version issue didn't exist
- M6220 - Routing fails on VLAN
- MIB walk crashes switch
- M8024 - No password min length error using web GUI
- Bug in Simple Switch GUI.
- M6348 simple mode issue with 10G ports in aggregator group
- Banner motd configuration changes after reload.
- Error message via Web UI refers to "Management VLAN"
- Web UI not generating error for out bound ACL & applies the config.
- Auto-neg option via Web UI is not grayed out for 10Gb fiber ports.
- CLI command "show interface detail port-channel1" locks up console session
- Creating VLANs, assigning ports using vlan membership detail page causes removal from running-config
- Assigning ACL Priority to a VLAN interface does not get set via Web UI
- Incorrect Model numbers and revision date in dellref.my

Enhancements
- DCBx on M8024-k/8024/8024F
- FIP Snooping Bridge on M8024-k/8024/8024F
- Add EEE Support for the PC7000 10GBaseT Ports
- GUI EEE Power Savings Charts
- RP Failover Performance Improvement
- Flexible Dynamic LAG Limits
- CLI Help Usability Improvements
- Ability to Show Static Route Entries
- CMC XML Support
- Stacking Over Ethernet Ports
- Change Dell EqualLogic iSCSI Auto Detect to default
- Add CLI Macro (Port Profile) for Dell Compellent Storage Equipment
- Provide Dell EqualLogic DCBx TLV Auto Detect and Configuration on M8024-k/8024/8024F.
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Version

4.2.0.4, A08

Release date

06 Dec 2011

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Network, Ethernet & Wireless

Importance

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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: Firmware Images
File Name: PC7000v4.2.0.4a08.zip
File Size: 20.57 MB
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Format Description:
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
4536ce5b9f962908f7d3c8a455a32765
SHA1:
6fafce7bff9573fc2bae3db20719d5f6b0ec3b19
SHA-256:
Not available

File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: PC7000ReadMev4.2.0.4a08.txt
File Size: 3.58 KB
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MD5:
52af28cc390ef458867645612dc0a328
SHA1:
a1630fe59fc40a601b005efebd6bfa174063c1aa
SHA-256:
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NOTE: Please follow software update instructions included in the zip file.
"Upgrading PowerConnect Switches from version 4.1.x.x to 4.2.0.4 firmware.pdf"
"Upgrading PowerConnect Switches from version 2.x.x.x or 3.x.x.x to 4.2.0.4 firmware.pdf"

NOTE: Release 4.2.0.4 Software zip file included with an A.1.1.9 firmware version. Only use this A.1.1.9 firmware version to upgrade switches from 3.x.x.x or 2.x.x.x to 4.2.0.4 firmware very carefully.
5.1.18.1, A3210 May 2022
5.1.17.1, A3113 Jul 2021
5.1.16.1, A3024 Jan 2020
5.1.15.2, A2928 Jun 2019
5.1.14.1, A2818 Dec 2018
5.1.13.1, A2702 Jul 2018
5.1.12.2, A2601 Dec 2017
5.1.9.3, A2211 Sep 2015
5.1.8.2, A2115 Apr 2015
5.1.7.5, A2027 Jan 2015
5.1.6.3, A1916 Oct 2014
5.1.5.1, A1824 Jul 2014
5.1.4.5, A1703 May 2014
5.1.3.7, A1614 Feb 2014
5.1.2.3, A1507 Nov 2013
5.1.1.7, A1430 Jul 2013
v5.1.0.1, A1303 Apr 2013
v5.0.1.3, A1220 Nov 2012
v5.0.0.4, A1129 Aug 2012
v4.2.2.3, A1011 May 2012
4.2.1.3, A0930 Jan 2012
PowerConnect 7024
PowerConnect 7024F
PowerConnect 7024P
PowerConnect 7048
PowerConnect 7048P
PowerConnect 7048R
PowerConnect 7048R-RA
NOTE: Please follow software update instructions included in the zip file.
"Upgrading PowerConnect Switches from version 4.1.x.x to 4.2.0.4 firmware.pdf"
"Upgrading PowerConnect Switches from version 2.x.x.x or 3.x.x.x to 4.2.0.4 firmware.pdf"

NOTE: Release 4.2.0.4 Software zip file included with an A.1.1.9 firmware version. Only use this A.1.1.9 firmware version to upgrade switches from 3.x.x.x or 2.x.x.x to 4.2.0.4 firmware very carefully.

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