Dell EMC Networking VEP4600 Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
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Dell EMC Networking VEP4600 FAQ
BIOS
Where is more detailed information about the VEP4600 BIOS located?
BIOS information is located Dell Technologies VEP4600 BIOS User guide.
What is the process for setting the boot device order in the BIOS?
Boot device order for the VEP4600 is located Dell Technologies VEP4600 BIOS User guidein in the BIOS User Guide Chapter 3 on page 14 "Boot order"
BMC
Where can information about the VEP4600 BMC be found?
Specific information about the VEP4600 BMC is located Dell Technologies VEP4600 BMC User Guide.
Documentation
Where are the latest relsease note for the VEP4600 published?
The current release notes for the VEP4600 are published here. Select the following to obtain the release notes.
Click "Dell EMC Networking Unified Firmware Updater VEP4600 Open Networking Switch"
Click "View full driver details" at the bottom left
Under "Available formats" navigate to Rel-Notes-PDF
Click "Download File" under "Available formats"
Diagnostics
How are the DIAG OS Tools updated?
The DIAG OS tools are located here.
Click "Dell EMC Networking Diagnostics Tools for VEP 4600 Open Networking 4600 Switch"
Click "View full driver details at the bottom left"
Cick "Download File" under "Available formats" 
Note: Once the file is downloaded please refer to the uCPE Networking DIAG OS Guide page 44 in the Manuals & documents section for updating Diagnostics Tools
What is the process for recovering DIAG OS?
The Diagnostics Installer is located here.
Click "Dell EMC Networking Diagnostics OS Recovery for VEP 4600 Open Networking 4600 Switch"
Click "View full driver details at the bottom left"
Cick "Download File" under "Available formats" 
Note: Once the file is downloaded please refer to the uCPE Networking DIAG OS Guide Chapter 5 in the Manuals & documents section for updating DIAG OS
How are the DIAG OS commands executed?
Refer to page 45 of uCPE Network Diag OS guide found here.
Firmware and Drivers
Where are the Intel nNDC adapter drivers located?
Follow these steps to download the Intel nNDC adapter drivers.
Open a supported browser and navigate to support.dell.com
Type "Intel rndc for linux" (or appropriate operating system) in the search box titled "What can we help you find?" in the middle of the page
Click on the latest version of the Intel rNDC driver currently available i.e. Intel NIC Family Version 18.8.0 Linux Base Drivers - RPM Install
Download and install the driver
Where is the firmware for the Intel rNDC located?
Follow these steps to download the Intel nNDC firmware.
Open a supported browser and navigate to support.dell.com
Type "Intel rndc firmware" in the search box titled "What can we help you find?" in the middle of the page
Click on the latest version of the Intel rNDC firmware currently available i.e. Intel NIC Family Version 18.8.0 Firmware for I350, I354, X520, X540, and X550 adapters
Download and install the firmware 
Note: Refer to the release notes in the section labeled "Rel-Notes-Text" for step by step usage instructions
What is the process for updated the VEP4600 firmware both locally and remotely?
The Unified Firmware Updater VEP 4600 Open Networking Switch installer is located here.
Click "Dell EMC Networking Unified Firmware Updater VEP 4600 Open Networking Switch"
Click "View full driver details at the bottom left"
Cick "Download File" under "Available formats" to download VEP4600_FW_CPLD_BIOS_BMC.zip
Note: Refer to the release notes in the section labeled "Rel-Notes-Text" for step by step usage instructions
Infrastructure
What are the procedure for racking the VEP4600?
The VEP4600 Install Guide can be found here. Refer to chapter 4 for rack placement information.
What are the console ports on the VEP4600 and how are they utilized?
The VEP4600 Install Guide can be found here. Refer to chapter 7 for console port location and key technical data usage.
What are the out-of-bound management ports and how are they utilized?
Locate the VEP4600 product support page here.
Click "Dell EMC Networking Unified Firmware Updater VEP 4600 Open Networking Switch"
Click "View full driver details at the bottom left"
Under "Available formats" navigate to Rel-Notes-PDF
Click "Download File" under "Available formats"
Please refer to the MAC address allocation section for the location of the CPU and BMC out of band managent ports
Optics
What are the approved optics for the Intel rNDC and the VEP4600?
Contact a Dell EMC sales associatefor a complete list of supported optics for both the Intel rNDC and VEP4600.
Affected Products
DELL NETWORKING VEP4600 16-CORE, Dell Networking VEP4600 4-CORE, DELL NETWORKING VEP4600 8-COREArticle Properties
Article Number: 000177823
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 08 May 2025
Version: 8
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