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How to upgrade the firmware for Dell EMC Networking X-Series switches via USB

Summary: How to upgrade the firmware for Dell EMC X-Series switches via USB

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This article explains how to upgrade the firmware on the Dell EMC X-series switch
 

Procedure:

 

Step 1: Copy the firmware file (.ros) and boot code file (.rfb) to the USB
 

SLN318800_en_US__1icon Note: Make sure the USB is on fat 32 format
SLN318800_en_US__1icon Note: Visit How to access your Dell Digital Locker for information about accessing and downloading from the Dell Digital Locker. 



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Step: 2 : Log in to the switch web interface Switch management -> File update and backup . Select option USB. The .ros file must be updated by selecting software image.

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Step 3: Update the .rfb file by selecting the boot code option for boot code update.
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Step 4: Select the version of the firmware to be upgraded after switch reload. Active firmware image->Apply version after reboot
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Step 5: Save the configuration before reload. Reload the switch by using the option "reboot" on the setting option available on top right.

 

Caution: After saving the configuration, make sure that the switch configurations is backed up. Check out this article that exlains how to back up your configuration externally - How to save, backup, and restore configuration to X1000 and X4000 series switches



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Affected Products

Dell Networking X1000 Series, Dell Networking X4000 Series
Article Properties
Article Number: 000131982
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 21 Feb 2021
Version:  3
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