Introduction ........................ 1 Global Support ......................2 Upgrade Overview ......................3 Upgrade Procedure for Dell Networking N2000/N3000 Series Switches ......... 3 How to Access Serial Console on N2000/N3000 series switches ........... 4 Upgrade Example for Dell Networking N2000/N3000 Series Switches ........... 5 Stacking Notes ......................11...
6.1.1.7 or later. IMPORTANT: Dell Networking N2000 and N3000 Series switches support 6.0.1.3 or later firmware (6.1.1.7). Both Dell Networking N2000 and N3000 Series switches can share the same firmware image version (N3000_N2000v6.1.1.7.stk) IMPORTANT: Administrators upgrading N2000 and N3000 series switches from 6.x.x.x to 6.1.1.7 of firmware MUST follow the instructions documented in this...
Images on the N2000/N3000 series switches are named active and backup. Activate 6.1.1.7 firmware. NOTE: Boot Code Update is required for Dell Networking N2000 and N3000 Series Switches after reloading the switch with firmware version 6.1.1.7 as active image Reload the switch.
RJ-45 serial console port NOTE: How to access serial console of the N2000 Series switch? Use a supplied “RJ45 Yost to DB9 serial cable” to access the serial console. Connect the RJ45 end of the cable to the RJ45 serial console port and the DB9 connector to your PC.
N2024/N2024P/N2048/N2048P/N3024/N3024F/N3024P/N3048/N3048P Switches Upgrade Example for Dell Networking N2000/N3000 Series Switches This example shows an annotated upgrade example for a N3048 switch running 6.x.x.x firmware. This example presumes the administrator is logged in to the switch or stack via Serial console. You can also follow this upgrade procedure via telnet or SSH after setting enable password if it is not set so.
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Upgrade Procedure Dell™ Networking N2024/N2024P/N2048/N2048P/N3024/N3024F/N3024P/N3048/N3048P Switches NOTE: Set the image to use as the boot (active) image after the switch resets. Images on the N2000 and N3000 series switches are named active and backup. Activate the firmware 6.1.1.7 console#boot system backup Activating image backup ..
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Upgrade Procedure Dell™ Networking N2024/N2024P/N2048/N2048P/N3024/N3024F/N3024P/N3048/N3048P Switches C07.4.5 C07.4.6 C07.5 C08. DDR40_PHY_DDR3_MISC : Start DDR40_PHY_RDLY_ODT..C09. Start ddr40_phy_autoidle_on (MEM_SYS_PARAM_PHY_AUTO_IDLE) ..C10. Wait for Phy Ready Programming controller register ddr_init2: Calling soc_ddr40_shmoo_ctl Validate Shmoo parameters stored in flash ..OK Press Ctrl-C to run Shmoo ..skipped Restoring Shmoo parameters from flash ..
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A single switch will typically reboot in around two minutes. A stack may take significantly longer to complete the upgrade process. console#show version Machine Description....Dell Networking Switch System Model ID....N3048 Machine Type...... Dell Networking N3048 Serial Number.....
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Upgrade Procedure Dell™ Networking N2024/N2024P/N2048/N2048P/N3024/N3024F/N3024P/N3048/N3048P Switches Management switch has unsaved changes. Are you sure you want to continue? (y/n) y Reference platform resetting ... starting pid 17 syncing filesystems..This may take a few moments Rebooting system! The system is going down NOW! Sent SIGTERM to all processes Sent SIGKILL to all processes Requesting system reboot...
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Mounting /dev/mtdblock4 at /mnt/fastpath...done. Mounting tmpfs at /mnt/application...done. Checking for USB Device... done. No USB Device found! Dell Networking Boot Options ============================ Select a menu option within 3 seconds or the Operational Code will start automatically... 1 - Start Operational Code...
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• The “copy” command will copy the software to all the switches as “backup” image console#show version Machine Description....Dell Networking Switch System Model ID....N3048 Machine Type...... Dell Networking N3048 Serial Number..... CN0H784T282983AR0013A00 Manufacturer......
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A single switch will typically reboot in around two minutes. A 6.1.1.7 stack may take significantly longer to complete the upgrade process. console#show version Machine Description....Dell Networking Switch System Model ID....N3048 Machine Type...... Dell Networking N3048 Serial Number..... CN0H784T282983AR0013A00 Manufacturer......
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Upgrade Procedure Dell™ Networking N2024/N2024P/N2048/N2048P/N3024/N3024F/N3024P/N3048/N3048P Switches Switch Recovery Procedure NOTE: The Switch Recovery procedure requires one to connect to each switch individually via the serial port. It will not upgrade stack members other than the switch directly connected via the serial port. If the switches are connected via stacking cables, disconnect the stacking cables to perform the recovery procedure.
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Connect a serial cable to the serial console port of the switch (8-No Parity-1-9600-No Flow Control) Power cycle the switch When the boot menu appears, select 2 – Start Boot Menu Dell Networking Boot Options ============================ Select a menu option within 3 seconds or the Operational Code will start automatically...
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Upgrade Procedure Dell™ Networking N2024/N2024P/N2048/N2048P/N3024/N3024F/N3024P/N3048/N3048P Switches Enter Gateway IP []:10.10.10.254 Enter Filename []:N3000_N2000v6.1.1.7.stk Do you want to continue? Press(Y/N): Bringing up eth0 interface...done. Adding default gateway 10.10.10.254 to the Routing Table...done. Erasing /dev/mtd7!!! Erasing 128 Kibyte @ 17e0000 -- 99 % complete. Updating code file...done.
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Mounting /dev/mtdblock4 at /mnt/fastpath...done. Mounting tmpfs at /mnt/application...done. Checking for USB Device... done. No USB Device found! Dell Networking Boot Options ============================ Select a menu option within 3 seconds or the Operational Code will start automatically... 1 - Start Operational Code...
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Verify that the 6.1.1.7 version of firmware is loaded on the switch. The switch or stack is now ready for normal operation. Verify the configuration and make any changes needed prior to connecting the switch to the operational network. console#show version Machine Description....Dell Networking Switch System Model ID....N3048 Machine Type...... Dell Networking N3048 Serial Number..... CN0H784T282983AR0013A00 Manufacturer......
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N2024/N2024P/N2048/N2048P/N3024/N3024F/N3024P/N3048/N3048P Switches Firmware Downgrade Downgrading from 6.1.1.7 to 6.x.x.x is supported on Dell Networking N3000_N2000 Series switches. IMPORTANT: Dell Networking N3000 and N2000 Series switches require firmware version 6.0.1.3 or later and cannot be downgraded to earlier releases. Also, migration of configuration information from a later release to an earlier release is not supported. The existing configuration may or may not work with downgraded firmware, therefore, it is best to be physically present at the switch site and to be prepared to access the switch over the serial port if necessary when downgrading firmware.
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