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Dell System S6000-ON 9.14.2.12 Release Notes

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Release notes for Dell S6000-ON system running Networking OS version 9.14(2.12), released March 2022. Documents new features, fixed issues, known issues, and restrictions for the 32-port QSFP+ 40GbE open networking switch platform. Covers CPLD upgrade procedures, OS installation via ONIE, OS uninstallation, and third-party OS installation. Includes supported hardware specifications (dual AC/DC PSUs, three fan subsystems) and compatible software including BigSwitch 4.0.0 and Cumulus Linux 2.1. Intended for data center network engineers managing open networking deployments.

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Rev. A00 March 2022

Dell System S6000–ON 9.14(2.12) Release Notes This document contains information on open and resolved caveats, and operational information specific to the Dell Networking OS software and the S6000-ON platform. Current Release Version: 9.14(2.12) Release Date: 2022-03-07 Previous Release Version: 9.14(2.11) Topics: Document Revision History Supported Hardware Supported Software New Dell Networking OS Version 9.14(2.12) Features Restrictions Changes to Default Behavior and CLI Syntax Upgrading the CPLD S6000–ON Upgrade Procedures: Overview Upgrading the CPLD Uninstalling Dell Networking OS from the S6000-ON Documentation Corrections Deferred Issues Fixed Issues Known Issues Support Resources

NOTE: This document may contain language that is not consistent with current guidelines of Dell Technologies. There are plans to update this document over subsequent releases to revise the language accordingly. Incorrect behavior or unexpected caveats are listed as the Problem Report (PR) numbers within the appropriate sections. For more information on hardware and software features, commands, and capabilities, refer to the Dell Networking website at: https://www.dellemc.com/networking.

Document Revision History Table 1. Revision History Date Description 2022–03 Initial release.

Supported Hardware The following hardware is supported with this platform: Hardware S6000-ON chassis

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Page 1 Rev. A00 March 2022 Dell System S6000–ON 9.14(2.12) Release Notes This document contains information on open and resolved caveats, and operational information specific to the Dell Networking OS softwa...
Page 2 Hardware Thirty-two QSFP+ ports (40 Gbps) Two AC/DC PSUs Three fan subsystems NOTE: If all the three fan trays are found to be empty or faulty, the system shuts down after one minute. Supported Softwa...
Page 3 Before downgrading, save the current configuration and then remove the CDB files (confd_cdb.tar.gz.version and confd_cdb.tar.gz). To remove the files, use the following steps: Dell#write memory Dell#d...
Page 4 Upgrading the CPLD The S6000-ON system with Dell Networking OS Version 9.14(2.12) requires System CPLD revision 10, Master CPLD revision 12, and Slave CPLD revision 10. Verify that a CPLD upgrade is r...
Page 5 S6000-ON image >>>> onie-updater-x86_64-dell_s6000_s1220-r0 2. Manual: Copy the image onto the TFTP/HTTP servers and boot ONIE. Update the ONIE using the onie-self-update command, then dow...
Page 6 Creating new diag partition /dev/sda3 ... Warning: The kernel is still using the old partition table. The new table will be used at the next reboot. The operation has completed successfully. The syste...
Page 7 Follow these steps carefully to upgrade your S6000-ON systems: 1. Dell Networking recommends that you back up your startup configuration and any important files and directories to an external media pr...
Page 8 upgrade boot [all | bootflash-image | bootselector-image] stack-unit [1-6 | all] [booted | flash: | ftp: | scp: | tftp: | usbflash:] Dell Networking OS version 9.14(2.12) requires S6000-ON Boot Flash ...
Page 9 Card Boot Selector Current Version New Version Unit1 Boot Selector 3.20.0.3 3.20.0.3 * Warning - Upgrading boot selectors is inherently risky and should * * only be attempted when necessary. A failure...
Page 10 EXEC Privilege Mode show system stack-unit [1-6] Dell#show system stack-unit 1 -- Unit 1 -- Unit Type : Management Unit Status : online Next Boot : online Required Type : S6000-ON - 32-port TE/FG (SI-...
Page 11 Verify that a CPLD upgrade is required Use the following command to identify the CPLD version: Dell#show revision -- Stack unit 1 -- S6000-ON SYSTEM CPLD : 10 S6000-ON MASTER CPLD : 12 S6000-ON SLAVE ...
Page 12 Unit1 S6000-ON MASTER CPLD 12 12 Unit1 S6000-ON SLAVE CPLD 10 10 * Warning - Upgrading FPGA is inherently risky and should * * only be attempted when necessary. A failure at this upgrade may * * cause...
Page 13 | ONIE: Embed ONIE | | ONIE: Diag | | PLATFORM-DIAG x86_64-dell_s6000_s1220-r0 | 4. From this menu, choose the ONIE : Uninstall OSoption. NOTE: To choose an option from the menu, highlight one of the ...
Page 14 CPGC Memtest for rank 0 ..................... PASS CPGC Memtest for rank 1 ..................... PASS POST: RTC Battery ok at last cold boot (0xb) RTC date Monday 02/21/2022 22:20:38 POST SPD test ......
Page 15 Documentation Corrections This section describes the errors identified in the current release of the Dell Networking OS. The router bgp command allows you to configure only one L3 interface with an IP...
Page 16 Category Description S4 — Minor: A cosmetic issue or an issue in a minor feature with little or no network impact for which there might be a work-around. Synopsis Synopsis is the title or short descri...
Page 17 Category Description Release Notes Release Notes description contains more detailed information about the issue. Work around Work around describes a mechanism for circumventing, avoiding, or recoverin...
Page 18 Go to www.dell.com/support.
Page 19 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 hardware is supported by the S6000-ON platform?

The supported hardware includes the S6000-ON chassis, thirty-two QSFP+ ports (40 Gbps), two AC/DC PSUs, and three fan subsystems.

How can I downgrade the Dell Networking OS version from 9.14.2.x?

You must uninstall the OA package of the newer version, then downgrade while following specific steps like removing CDB files before reloading.

Are there any conflicts between FRRP and Spanning tree in a VLT environment?

Yes, you cannot concurrently enable any flavor of Spanning tree with FRRP on nodes within the same VLT domain; they should not coexist.

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