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Dell Networking SmartFabric OS10: Getting Started and Basics Guide

Summary: This Article helps you get started and answer some basic questions about Dell Networking SmartFabric OS10.

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Hardware Compatibility

Dell Networking SmartFabric OS10 is Debian Linux based operating system designed to run on PowerSwitch platforms. For a full list of compatible models and software versions, see SmartFabric OS10 Hardware Compatibility List.

The end of standard support for a given version is generally 3 years after initial release. The 10.5.2.x firmware line was at the end of standard support 36 months after the release of version 10.5.2.0.

How to Download

If you ordered SmartFabric OS10 or Enterprise SONiC with a PowerSwitch platform, a notification is sent to the email address in the purchase order. The email includes an Entitlement ID, order number, and a link to Dell Digital Locker (DDL).
If your purchase was completed through a certified Dell channel partner, request the partner to transfer the entitlement to you using your email address.

License

SmartFabric OS10 requires a perpetual license to operate without service interruption beyond the 120-day trial period. SmartFabric OS10 software licenses are available in the Dell Digital Locker (DDL) .

For more information about The Dell Digital locker, see How to Access Your Dell Digital Locker.

Installation, Upgrade, and Downgrade

For Operating System Software, there is an all-encompassing guide available on the Dell.com support site. This guide contains instructions, caveats, and specific methods for different scenarios and deployments. It is recommended to review this guide before any upgrade, Dell SmartFabric OS10 Installation, Upgrade, and Downgrade Guide.

Some important information to be aware of:

  • Platform-specific prerequisites section
  • ONIE and relevant firmware versions - these are addressed in the guide, but some notable upgrades have occurred, including PCIe and SSD firmware (model dependent) - that information can be found in the relevant ONIE release notes.
  • MX7000 platform and related MX9116n switches have unique baselines and processes; see the relevant Dell OpenManage Enterprise-Modular Edition User Guide, found on the MX7000 Support Page.
  • If using SmartFabric Services Mode (SFS), it is possible to have alternative upgrade options; see the relevant fabric manager guide for more information

SmartFabric OS10 Installation Video

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Documentation

For additional documentation, including User Guides and Release Notes, see the SmartFabric OS10 Documentation section on the Dell Support site.

Dell Networking PowerSwitch playlist

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Affected Products

SmartFabric OS10 Software

Products

Enterprise SONiC Distribution
Article Properties
Article Number: 000221543
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 15 Mar 2024
Version:  4
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