Dell EMC PowerSwitch N3000E-ON Series - User Manual

Dell EMC Networking N3048EP-ON, N3024ET-ON, N3024EF-ON,
N3024EP-ON and N3048ET-ON
Upgrading Dell EMC
Networking
N3000E-ON Series Switches to
6.5.3.36 or 6.5.3.6 Firmware
Date: March 2019
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Dell EMC PowerSwitch N3000E-ON Series Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	EMC PowerSwitch N3000E-ON Series
Category	Switch
Language	English

Summary

Introduction and Support Resources

Global Support Resources

Accessing Dell support for firmware, release notes, and assistance.

Firmware Upgrade Overview

Essential information on performing firmware upgrades via CLI, including prerequisites.

Firmware Downgrade Overview

Guidance and recommendations for downgrading switch firmware versions safely.

Single Switch Firmware Upgrade

Accessing Serial Console for Switch Management

Instructions for connecting to the switch's serial console for management.

Advanced Version Upgrade Example

A step-by-step example demonstrating the firmware upgrade process for the Advanced Version.

Stack Firmware Upgrade Procedures

N3000 E-ON Stack Upgrade (Advanced Version)

Procedure for upgrading a stack of N3000E-ON switches to the Advanced Version firmware.

Mixed Stack Firmware Upgrade Scenarios

N3000 E-ON with N3000 Series Stack (Advanced-Lite)

Steps for creating and upgrading a mixed stack of N3000E-ON and N3000 Series switches with Advanced-Lite firmware.

N3000 E-ON with N3132 PX-ON Stack (Advanced Version)

Procedure for upgrading a mixed stack of N3000E-ON and N3132PX-ON switches using the Advanced Version.

N3000 E-ON, N3000, N3132 PX-ON Stack (Advanced-Lite)

Steps for setting up and upgrading a mixed stack involving N3000E-ON, N3000, and N3132PX-ON switches with Advanced-Lite firmware.

N3000 E-ON and N3132 PX-ON Stack (Advanced)

Procedure for upgrading a mixed stack of N3000E-ON and N3132PX-ON switches to the Advanced firmware.

Manual Installation and Switch Recovery

Manual OS6 Image Installation via ONIE

Guide for manually installing the OS6 image using ONIE, either over the network or via USB.

Switch Recovery Procedure and Example

Detailed steps for recovering a switch by loading new operational code via the boot menu.