Dell Networking N2000 Series, Firmware Version 6.5.3.3

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If N2000 series switch has an earlier version of firmware (6.0.0.7 or 6.0.0.8 or 6.0.1.3), upgrade switch to the latest version of firmware 6.5.3.3 as it contains multiple bug fixes.

New CPLD version 20 is available in release 6.5.1.1 and later (6.5.3.3) for both N3000 and N2000 Series switches. After upgrading the switches to FW version 6.5.1.1 and later (6.5.3.3), 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 is complete, the switch will reset on it's own. Verify CPLD Version with the command - 'show version' from CLI after switch boot-up completes.

****Below information is applicable ONLY for N2000/N3000 switches upgraded to 6.5.3.3 and CPLD Version 15 or 17 or 20 and attempt to downgrade to any prior FW version****

Downgrading N3000 and N2000 Series switches from firmware version 6.5.3.3 with the updated CPLD version 15 or 17 or 20 (Verify CPLD Version with the command “show version” from CLI) 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.

With interim FW image version B.6.3.2 running, the switches should be downgraded to CPLD version 13 first before downgrading to any 6.x.x.x version. Please follow the instructions documented in the “Firmware Downgrade” section of "Upgrading Dell EMC Networking N2000 Series Switches From Version 6.x.x.x to 6.5.3.3" procedure.

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_6.5.3.3_6.5.3.33_Release_Notes(N1500_N2000_N3000_N3000E-ON_N4000_PC8100)".pdf"
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
FIELD-3327/CS6466035-SNMP table 1.3.6.1.2.1.17.7.1.2.2 OID returns unexpected character.
FIELD-3333/CS6520532-Rebooting switch after config 8+ ACL lead to ports in DETACH state
FIELD-3190/CS6234512-SSH using Public Key authentication fails
FIELD-3299/FIELD-3372/CS6369121-Stack master crash with "nim_t" task periodically
FIELD-3349/CS6620243-Security Check reported TCP Timestamp & Weak Signature Algorithm Vulnerabilities
FIELD-3176/CS6078844-Stack Master becomes unstable with CPU timeouts causing management interruptions and authentication issues

Enhancements:
None
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Version

6.5.3.3, A42

Release date

07 Dec 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: N2000v6.5.3.3.A42.zip
File Size: 169.22 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:
d7a32af39688516a4fe48b1a98e6a596
SHA1:
3c82605a775ba5dea2a8b9a48ba1b3efa55c768a
SHA-256:
434eaed750482ee2424605324ad2bd6135dbbff3874f0b3d1eb12544f5e8270f
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: N2000ReadMev6.5.3.3.A42.txt
File Size: 4.04 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:
a49bb9a4c8bcc9c3eeb8b523e9e928d7
SHA1:
0db637d8f16202d029871fd58247a32bfe381879
SHA-256:
f577cee30a73d9dac7de48720d219e4df1e4545d147e574d23ea063f39fc6222

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Fixes:
FIELD-3327/CS6466035-SNMP table 1.3.6.1.2.1.17.7.1.2.2 OID returns unexpected character.
FIELD-3333/CS6520532-Rebooting switch after config 8+ ACL lead to ports in DETACH state
FIELD-3190/CS6234512-SSH using Public Key authentication fails
FIELD-3299/FIELD-3372/CS6369121-Stack master crash with "nim_t" task periodically
FIELD-3349/CS6620243-Security Check reported TCP Timestamp & Weak Signature Algorithm Vulnerabilities
FIELD-3176/CS6078844-Stack Master becomes unstable with CPU timeouts causing management interruptions and authentication issues

Enhancements:
None
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(1) Download the zip file - N2000v6.5.3.3.A42.zip
(2) Extract the image file "N2000Stdv6.5.3.3.stk" from the zip file
(3) Install the image to the switch by following the upgrade procedure "Upgrading Dell EMC Networking N2000 Series Switches From version 6.x.x.x to 6.5.3.3 Firmware.pdf" extracted from zip file.

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