Introduction; Global Support; Firmware Upgrade Procedures - 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

Introduction

This document provides specific procedures for upgrading the Dell™ PowerConnect™
8024/8024F/M6220/M6348/M8024/ M8024-k/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA switches with
firmware versions 2.x.x.x or 3.x.x.x or 4.x.x.x or 5.x.x.x to firmware version 5.1.9.3 or later.
WARNING: Failure to follow the procedures in this document may cause a
switch to become inoperable! If a switch is rendered inoperable, obtain a
serial cable compatible with the switch and follow the switch recovery
procedure located in this document.
It is recommended that this document be thoroughly reviewed prior to installing or upgrading of this product.

Global Support

For information regarding the latest available firmware, release note revisions, or additional assistance, please visit
support.dell.com.

Firmware Upgrade Procedures

There are three upgrade procedures specified in this document. The first is an upgrade procedure for systems
running 3.x.x.x or 4.x.x.x or 5.x.x.x firmware. The second is an upgrade procedure for systems running 2.x.x.x
firmware. The third is a procedure to recover switches that failed an earlier upgrade attempt.
NOTE:
stacking configuration automatically upgrade stack members with the
firmware version installed on the master switch (including the boot
code). Use this procedure to update the firmware on a single switch or
stack of switches running 3.x.x.x or 4.x.x.x or 5.x.x.x firmware.
NOTE: This procedure updates the boot code on the switch. Power
cycling the switch during this procedure is likely to cause the switch to
become inoperable and require factory re-installation of the firmware. Do
NOT manually power cycle the switch during this procedure unless
specifically directed to do so in the instructions!
NOTE:
stack. In order to avoid affecting network operations, it is recommended
that the switch or stack being upgraded be disconnected or isolated
from the operational network.
Switches running 3.x.x.x or 4.x.x.x or 5.x.x.x firmware in a
This procedure involves multiple reboots of the switch or
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