Upgrading To R3.00-B33 - D-Link DES-6500 - Switch User Manual

Upgrading to R3.00-B33

For this firmware version, some procedures and implementations have changed since the previous firmware release. Failure to
follow these rules may lead to compatibility problems and inoperability of the Switch. Please see the guide below for detailed
information regarding the proper firmware upgrade procedure.
PROM Code
We strongly recommend that the user upgrade the PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory) code to R2.00-B20. Before
upgrading the PROM code, the user MUST first upgrade the runtime firmware for both the CPU and any line cards set in the
DES-6500 to R2.0 or later. These upgrades can be performed through a TFTP server application, yet the PROM code itself must
be upgraded through the CLI interface only.
Firmware Filenames
For the xStack DES-6500 chassis switch and associated line cards, there are two different Runtime Code filenames which must be
correctly specified when upgrading either the CPU or the line cards. A capital S in the firmware filename (6500rS_3.00-B33.had)
indicates the firmware is for the line card only, while a capital U (6500rU_3.00-B33.had) indicates the firmware is for the CPU
card only. When downloading the firmware, be sure to specify in the CLI command or through the web, whether the firmware is
for the CPU or the line card. Downloading the incorrect firmware will cause problems with the Switch.
Failing to follow this procedure will cause problems with the switch and the supported line
cards. All Prom code versions (R0.00-B15, R0.00-B16, R1.50-B19 and R2.00-B20) are
compatible with all firmware versions of the chassis and line cards. In addition, we strongly
recommend that the user upgrade the PROM code to the latest release for maximum
functionality of the chassis and the installed line cards.
Due to a backward compatibility issue, when a user upgrades to R3 firmware (3.00-B33),
all settings previously configured for any ACL function (CPU ACL included) on the Switch
will be lost. We recommend that the user save a configuration file of current settings before
upgrading to R3 firmware.
Upgrading to R3.00-B33
To upgrade the firmware Runtime Code to R3.00-B33, follow the steps below to guide you through the firmware upgrading
process. Remember the CPU firmware runtime code must be downloaded to the Switch before the line card firmware
Runtime code is downloaded.
Step 1
Power on the chassis and check the Firmware version currently set in the Switch by entering the "show switch" command into the
CLI interface, as shown below.
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