Dell Networking N3000 Series, Firmware Version 6.5.2.5

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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 N3132PX-ON Switches to Version 6.5.2.35(Advanced) or 6.5.2.5(AdvancedLite).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 (6.5.2.5) for both N3000 and
N2000 Series switches. After upgrading the switches to FW v6.5.1.1 and later (6.5.2.5), the CPLD can be updated to version 20 from CLI using the command - 'update cpld'. To update CPLD on stack members, run - 'devshell cpldUpdate' command from serial console. 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 N2000/N3000 switches upgraded to 6.5.2.5 with 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 6.5.2.5 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 or B.6.3.32 (N3000_N2000vB.6.3.2.stk or N3000_BGPvB.6.3.32.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 6.5.2.5" procedure.
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Fixes & Enhancements

1) Introducing Dynamic ACLs support for RADIUS clients.
2) Added support for Diffserv policies and ACLs active on same interface/direction.
3) Added support for LLDP group addresses
4) Added support for RADIUS accounting messages to include Framed IPv4/IPv6 addresses.
5) Added CLI commands to configure delay in sending RADIUS accounting start messages
6) Added CLI commands to control of inclusion/exclusion of the attributes
7) Added support for LLDP messages to include and transmits port PVID by default.
8) Updated HiveAgent to version 1.1.16
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Version

6.5.2.5, A38

Release date

31 Jul 2018

Download Type

Operating Systems

Category

Network, Ethernet & Wireless

Importance

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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: N3000v6.5.2.5.A38.zip
File Size: 174.31 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:
82065c3f5f7e4beb92eb140547292a4d
SHA1:
69f623cf9e0896c7f43f52e80c568520d4f34b98
SHA-256:
75774e5f7bb41d5b40ae82fba92bebe240a1a3bb5ec3a4614fecd44ef52d6d6a
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: N3000ReadMev6.5.2.5.A38.txt
File Size: 4.71 KB
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MD5:
563fcd4085152920a4be32f8e35acf60
SHA1:
cd35b3edcaaa8aac2ddef6a12e214f99d1960f50
SHA-256:
8f62c348cce2d1799ef7ad85c95d27929aa9809b0dde3829dd72a02e8c616580

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1) Introducing Dynamic ACLs support for RADIUS clients.
2) Added support for Diffserv policies and ACLs active on same interface/direction.
3) Added support for LLDP group addresses
4) Added support for RADIUS accounting messages to include Framed IPv4/IPv6 addresses.
5) Added CLI commands to configure delay in sending RADIUS accounting start messages
6) Added CLI commands to control of inclusion/exclusion of the attributes
7) Added support for LLDP messages to include and transmits port PVID by default.
8) Updated HiveAgent to version 1.1.16
Dell N3024
Dell N3024F
Dell N3024P
Dell N3048
Dell N3048P
(1) Download the zip file - N3000v6.5.2.5a38.zip
(2) Extract the image file "N3000AdvLitev6.5.2.5.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 6.5.2.5 Firmware.pdf" extracted from zip file.

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