Firmware Downgrade; Boot Code Downgrade; Hardware Supported; End Of Document - Dell PowerConnect 8024 Upgrading Firmware

Upgrading PowerConnect Switches from Version 2.x.x.x or 3.x.x.x or
4.x.x.x or 5.x.x.x to 5.1.9.3 Firmware
8. Verify that the 5.1.9.3 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.

Firmware Downgrade

Downgrading from 5.1.9.3 to an earlier release is supported on all PowerConnect series switches. But 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.
Auto-downgrade of a stack is enabled by default. To avoid accidentally downgrading a stack, be sure to disable
auto-downgrade (CLI command: no boot auto-copy-sw allow-downgrade).

Boot Code Downgrade

Never downgrade the boot code! The 5.1.9.3 boot code supports all earlier versions of firmware and never needs
downgrading.

Hardware Supported


Dell PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch

Dell PowerConnect M6348 Ethernet Switch

Dell PowerConnect 8024 Ethernet Switch

Dell PowerConnect 8024F Ethernet Switch

Dell PowerConnect M8024 Ethernet Switch

Dell PowerConnect M8024-K Ethernet Switch

Dell PowerConnect 7024 Ethernet Switch

Dell PowerConnect 7048 Ethernet Switch

Dell PowerConnect 7024P Ethernet Switch

Dell PowerConnect 7048P Ethernet Switch

Dell PowerConnect 7024F Ethernet Switch

Dell PowerConnect 7048R Ethernet Switch

Dell PowerConnect 7048R-RA Ethernet Switch

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