Upgrading To R3.00-B29 - D-Link xStack DES-6500 User Manual

2. Remove line cards which cause a compatibility issue before adding the new line cards. See the next section for
more information on line card compatibility.
3. Perform a system reset on the chassis before updating the firmware code of the new line cards. See the next
section for more information regarding updating firmware for the chassis and the Switch.

Upgrading to R3.00-B29

For this firmware version, some procedures and implementations have changed since the previous firmware release.
Failure to follow these rules may lead to compatibility problems and inoperability of the Switch. Please see the guide
below for detailed information regarding the proper firmware upgrade procedure.
PROM Code
We strongly recommend that the user upgrade the PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory) code to R2.00-B20. Before
upgrading the PROM code, the user MUST first upgrade the runtime firmware for both the CPU and any line cards set in
the DES-6500 to R2.0 or later. These upgrades can be performed through a TFTP server application, yet the PROM code
itself must be upgraded through the CLI interface only.
Firmware Filenames
For the xStack DES-6500 chassis switch and associated line cards, there are two different Runtime Code filenames which
must be correctly specified when upgrading either the CPU or the line cards. A capital S in the firmware filename
(6500rS_3.00-B29.had) indicates the firmware is for the line card only, while a capital U (6500rU_3.00-B29.had) indicates
the firmware is for the CPU card only. When downloading the firmware, be sure to specify in the CLI command or through
the web, whether the firmware is for the CPU or the line card. Downloading the incorrect firmware will cause problems
with the Switch.
Failing to follow this procedure will cause problems with the switch and the supported line
cards. All Prom code versions (R0.00-B15, R0.00-B16, R1.50-B19 and R2.00-B20) are
compatible with all firmware versions.of the chassis and line cards. In addition, we strongly
recommend that the user upgrade the PROM code to the latest release for maximum
functionality of the chassis and the installed line cards.
Due to a backward compatability issue, when a user upgrades to R3 firmware (3.00-B29),
all settings previously configured for any ACL function (CPU ACL included) on the Switch
will be lost. We recommend that the user save a configuration file of current settings before
upgrading to R3 firmware.
Upgrading to R3.00-B29
To upgrade the firmware Runtime Code to R3.00-B29, follow the steps below to guide you through the firmware
upgrading process. Remember the CPU firmware runtime code must be downloaded to the Switch before the line
card firmware Runtime code is downloaded.
Step 1
Power on the chassis and check the Firmware version currently set in the Switch by entering the "show switch" command
into the CLI interface, as shown below.
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