PowerEdge: How to upgrade the Firmware on a VRTX 1GbE R2401 Switch
Summary: This video demonstrates how to upgrade the Firmware on a Dell VRTX Network 1GbE R1-2401 Switch.
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How to upgrade the Firmware on a Dell VRTX Network 1GbE R2401 Switch.
The latest firmware file is located on the VRTX downloads page using dell.com/support.
Filter the category to "Network" select and download VRTX Network 1GbE R1-2401 Switch, Firmware version 2.0.0.82.
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=4h24h&oscode=ws8r2&productcode=poweredge-vrtx
The File.zip (r2401-20082.zip) < you must extract the .zip folder >R2401-20082>R2401-20082> once here you have the files and instructions on how to upgrade the device.
The video (above) will provide an overview of the process.
Note: the version may change as the support page is updated with the newer release.
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POWEREDGE VRTXArticle Properties
Article Number: 000193156
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 23 Oct 2025
Version: 5
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