Users Guide
Table Of Contents
- Dell EMC SmartFabric OS10 Installation, Upgrade, and Downgrade Guide
- About this guide
- Installing SmartFabric OS10
- Preparing for an upgrade
- Supported upgrade paths—Full Switch mode deployments
- Supported upgrade paths—SFS mode in Dell EMC VxRail deployments
- Supported upgrade paths—SFS mode in Dell EMC PowerEdge MX deployments
- Upgrading other related hardware and software components
- Prerequisites for SmartFabric OS10 deployments
- Prerequisites for solution deployments
- Upgrading OS10 software
- Downgrading OS10 software
- Frequently asked questions
● TFTP
● USB
Dell Technologies recommends copying the image to the switch using the image download command and then install it.
What is the preferred method to upgrade IOMs in the fabric?
Use the OME-M console to upgrade the IOMs in the fabric. The upgrade is carried out using a Dell Update Package (DUP). A
DUP is a self-contained package format that updates a single element on a system. Download the OS10 DUP and follow the
instructions in the OME-M User's Guide.
Which application should I use to extract the .tar file?
Use any standard extraction utility to unpack the .tar file. Ensure that you check the MD5 checksum and ensure that the image
is intact.
What file system should I use for the USB drive?
Use a 4-GB or larger USB drive in FAT32 format.
Is reloading a switch the same as power cycling it?
During upgrade of a hardware component such as BIOS or CPLD, the switch automatically power cycles as part of the upgrade
process. This process is different from a switch reload. To manually power cycle a switch:
1. Turn off power on the switch or unplug the device from the power source manually. Alternatively, use remote power control
to turn off the switch.
2. Wait for two to three minutes.
3. Turn the device back on or plug it into the power source.
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