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Convert a Dell N20xx or N30xx series Switch to a
Converting a Dell N20xx or N30xx-series switch to a port extender is a two-step process.
1
Upgrade the device to the latest Dell Networking OS version 6.3.x.x.
2
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.
Topics:
•
Upgrading the Device to the Latest Dell Networking OS Version 6.3.x.x
•
Installing Dell Networking OS 9.11.x.x on the Device
Upgrading the Device to the Latest Dell Networking
OS Version 6.3.x.x
If the device is running a version earlier than Dell Networking OS version 6.3.0.16, follow these steps to upgrade the device to the Dell
Networking OS version 6.3.0.16 or later.
NOTE:
Before upgrading, ensure that the N20xx or N30xx system has connectivity to the TFTP, FTP, or any other server where
the image file resides.
1
Copy the N3000_N2000v6.3.0.16.stk image into the device as a backup image.
console#copy tftp://10.16.127.35/N3000_N2000v6.3.0.16.stk backup
Transfer Mode.................................. TFTP
Server IP Address.............................. 10.16.127.35
Source File Path............................... ./
Source Filename................................ N3000_N2000v6.3.0.16.stk
Data Type...................................... Code
Destination Filename........................... backup
Management access will be blocked for the duration of the transfer
Are you sure you want to start? (y/n) y
File transfer in progress. Management access will be blocked for the duration of the
transfer. please wait...
TFTP Code transfer starting...
29042223 bytes transferred...
File contents are valid. Copying file to flash...
Attempting to send the STK file to other units in the stack...
STK file transfer operation successful. All units updated code.
2
Enable the new software so that it loads after the next reload.
console#boot system backup
Activating image backup ..
console#show version
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Convert a Dell N20xx or N30xx series Switch to a Port Extender
Port Extender
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