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Dell Networking OS Conversion Guide for the N20xx/N30xx Series From Version 6.3.x.x to 9.11.x.x and from Version 9.11.x.x to Version 6.3.x.x...
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Contents 1 About this Guide.............................4 Before you Begin................................5 Finding your Digital Product on Dell Digital Locker......................5 2 Convert a Dell N20xx or N30xx series Switch to a Port Extender..............6 Upgrading the Device to the Latest Dell Networking OS Version 6.3.x.x..............6 Installing Dell Networking OS 9.11.x.x on the Device......................7 3 Convert an N-series Port Extender to a Dell N20xx or N30xx Switch............
About this Guide This document provides instructions for converting a Dell N20xx or N30xx series platform to a Rapid Access Node (RAN) so that you can use it as a port extender (PE) with a C9010 switch. Conversely, the document also provides instructions to revert a converted port extender to an N20xx or an N30xx-series switch.
Before you Begin Before you begin, ensure that you perform the following actions: • Before proceeding, upgrade the C9010 to Dell Networking OS version 9.11(0.0) or later. • Before converting the N20xx or N30xx switch to a port extender, upgrade the N20xx or N30xx switch to Dell Networking OS version 6.3.0.16 or later.
Convert a Dell N20xx or N30xx series Switch to a Port Extender Converting a Dell N20xx or N30xx-series switch to a port extender is a two-step process. Upgrade the device to the latest Dell Networking OS version 6.3.x.x. Install the Dell Networking OS version 9.11.0.0 on the device. NOTE: Dell Networking recommends upgrading the C9010 to the latest Dell Networking OS version before converting an N20xx or N30xx device to a PE.
Machine Description....Dell Networking Switch System Model ID....N3024P Machine Type...... Dell Networking N3024P Serial Number..... CN0C3M5M2829856B0126A03 Manufacturer...... 0xbc00 Burned In MAC Address..... F8B1.5682.DD45 System Object ID....1.3.6.1.4.1.674.10895.3059 SOC Version....... BCM56342_A0 HW Version......5 CPLD Version...... 13 unit active backup current-active next-active ---- ----------- ----------- -------------- -------------- 6.1.1.7...
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Management access will be blocked for the duration of the transfer Are you sure you want to start? (y/n) y If you are using Dell Networking OS 6.3.1.x: console#copy ftp://username@10.16.127.36/NSeriesRANsw.tgz application Remote Password:******** Transfer Mode........FTP Server IP Address......10.16.127.36 Source File Path.......
Convert an N-series Port Extender to a Dell N20xx or N30xx Switch You can convert an N-series port extender back to a Dell N20xx or N30xx switch with Dell Networking OS version 6.3.x.x. You can convert only one PE at a time using the upgrade system-image-os6. If you have a PE stack setup, Dell Networking recommends the following order of conversion to avoid unnecessary stack membership reelections: Convert all member units.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PE (11/0) Image upgraded successfully. The system reboots and installs Dell Networking OS version 6.3.0.16. After installation, the system displays the console> prompt on the console. Verify if the installation is successful. console>show version Machine Description....Dell Networking Switch System Model ID....