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Dell PowerEdge FN IO Module System Release Notes, OS Version 9.14.1.12 Owner's Manual

Summary

These release notes document Dell Networking OS version 9.14(1.12) for the Dell PowerEdge FN I/O Module, detailing new features, resolved and open caveats, supported hardware platforms, upgrade prerequisites from version 9.14(1.10), and operational considerations for blade server I/O module deployments. Intended for network and system administrators managing Dell PowerEdge FX2 modular infrastructure, this document provides critical guidance for firmware upgrade planning and post-deployment validation in data center environments.

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Rev. A00 May 2022

Dell Power Edge FN I/O Module System Release Notes, OS Version 9.14(1.12) This document contains information on open and resolved caveats and operational information specific to the Dell Networking OS on the Dell Power Edge FN I/O Module. Current Release Version: 9.14(1.12) Release Date: 2022-05-20 Previous Release Version: 9.14(1.10) Topics: Document Revision History Pre–requisites Supported Hardware New Dell Networking OS Version 9.14(1.12) Features Important Points to Remember Restrictions and Known Issues with Other Devices Changes to Default Behavior and CLI Syntax Documentation Corrections Deferred Issues Fixed Issues Known Issues Upgrading the Dell Networking OS Image, Boot Flash and Boot Selector Images Upgrading the CPLD Support Resources Caveats are unexpected or incorrect behavior, and are listed in order of Problem Report (PR) number within the appropriate sections. For more information on hardware and software features, commands, and capabilities, refer to the Dell Networking support website at: https://www.dell.com/support

Document Revision History Table 1. Revision History Date Description 2022–05 Initial release.

Pre–requisites The Dell Chassis Management Controller (CMC) version 1.41 is required to use an FN I/O module switch running Dell Networking OS version 9.9.0.0 or later. You can use the CMC out-of-band management interface to access and manage an FN IOM Switch using the Dell Networking OS command-line interface. For more information, see the Dell Chassis Management Controller Firmware User’s Guide on the Dell Support website at http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/pem/en/index.htm.

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Page 1 Rev. A00 May 2022 Dell Power Edge FN I/O Module System Release Notes, OS Version 9.14(1.12) This document contains information on open and resolved caveats and operational information specific to the ...
Page 2 Supported Hardware The following hardware is supported with this platform: Hardware FN 410S I/O Aggregator: 4x10G SFP+ FN 410T I/O Aggregator: 4x10G Base-T FN 2210S I/O Aggregator: 4x10G Combo ports w...
Page 3 1. On each server-facing port, enter the following commands in interface configuration mode. The dcbx version cee command configures a port to use the CEE (Intel 1.01) version of DCBX. Configure serve...
Page 4 Changes to Default Behavior and CLI Syntax Following default behavior and CLI syntax changes occurred during the Dell Networking OS release: To enhance security, the default RSA key size has been chan...
Page 5 Category Description Severity S1 — Crash: A software crash occurs in the kernel or a running process that requires a restart of AFM, the router, switch, or process. S2 — Critical: An issue that render...
Page 6 Workaround: None PR#170301 Severity: Sev 3 Synopsis: The BN_mod_sqrt() function, which computes a modular square root, contains a bug that can cause it to loop forever for non-prime moduli(CVE-2022-07...
Page 7 NOTE: The upgrade can also be performed through the Chassis Management Controller (CMC) user interface. See the Dell Chassis Management Controller (CMC) User’s Guide on the Dell Support website at htt...
Page 8 EXEC Privilege Dell Networking OS version 9.14(1.12) requires FN I/O Module Boot Flash image version 4.1.1.1 and Boot Selector image version 4.1.0.1. If any higher versions of Boot Flash or Boot Selec...
Page 9 EXEC Privilege Dell EMC# reload Proceed with reload [confirm yes/no]: yes Mar 24 21:32:27: %STKUNIT0-M:CP %CHMGR-5-RELOAD: User request to reload the chassis syncing disks... done 9. Verify the FN I/O...
Page 10 ICT Test Date : 0-0-0 ICT Test Info : 0x0 Max Power Req : 19712 Fabric Type : 0x3 Fabric Maj Ver : 0x1 Fabric Min Ver : 0x2 SW Manageability : 0x4 HW Manageability : 0xd Max Boot Time : 3 minutes Link...
Page 11 1. Upgrade the CPLD image. upgrade fpga-image stack-unit [0-5] booted EXEC Privilege Dell EMC#upgrade fpga-image stack-unit 0 booted Current information for the system: Card Device Name Current Versio...
Page 12 Issues Issues are unexpected or incorrect behavior and are listed in order of Problem Report (PR) number within the appropriate sections. Finding Documentation This document contains operational infor...
Page 13 Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of d...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What prerequisite is needed for using an FN I/O module switch running v9.9.0.0 or later?

The Dell Chassis Management Controller (CMC) version 1.41 is required.

How should DCBX connections be set up on a server using an Intel X520 CNA adapter?

You must enter 'dcbx version cee' in interface configuration mode and manually run the shutdown/no shutdown commands on the server-facing ports.

What do I need to avoid when managing the FN I/O Module interfaces?

You must avoid connecting both the switch management (in band and out of band) interfaces to the same subnet.

If I downgrade the Dell Networking OS from v9.14(1.12), what is required?

You must power cycle the I/O modules using CMC.