Dell Networking X Series - How to upgrade the firmware using USB

Summary: How to upgrade the firmware for Dell X-Series switches using a USB flash drive.

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This article explains how to upgrade the firmware on the Dell X-series switch.
 

Procedure:

 

Step 1: Copy the firmware file (.ros) and boot code file (.rfb) to the USB
 

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Step: 2: Log in to the switch web interface Switch management -> File update and backup. Select option USB. The ros file must be updated by selecting software image.

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Step 3: Update the rfb file by selecting the boot code option for boot code update.
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Step 4: Select the version of the firmware to be upgraded after switch reload. Active firmware image->Apply version after reboot.
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Step 5: Save the configuration before reload. Reload the switch by using the option "reboot" on the setting option available on upper right.

 

Caution: After saving the configuration, verify that the switch configurations is backed up. Check out this article that explains how to back up your configuration externally - How to save, backup, and restore configuration to X1000 and X4000 series switches



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Affected Products

Dell Networking X1000 Series, Dell Networking X4000 Series
Article Properties
Article Number: 000131982
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 02 Apr 2025
Version:  4
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