Users Guide
Table Of Contents
- Dell EMC SmartFabric OS10 Installation, Upgrade, and Downgrade Guide
- Contents
- About this guide
- Installing SmartFabric OS10
- Preparing for an upgrade
- Dell EMC SmartFabric OS10 certificate expiration and recommended action
- Supported upgrade paths—Full Switch mode deployments
- Supported upgrade paths—SFS mode in Dell EMC VxRail deployments
- Supported upgrade paths—Dell EMC PowerEdge MX deployments
- Platform-specific prerequisites
- Prerequisites for solution deployments
- Upgrading OS10 software
- Downgrading OS10 software
- Upgrade PCIe firmware from DIAG OS
- Upgrade PCIe firmware from OS10 hshell
- Links to ONIE Firmware Updater and DIAG OS Release Notes
- Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
This appendix provides answers to frequently asked questions about OS10 installation, upgrade, and downgrade procedures.
How long does it take to upgrade a single switch?
It takes from 20 to 45 minutes to upgrade a single switch depending on the switch platform and other parameters. Use the
show image status command to view the status of the upgrade.
How long does it take to upgrade a pair of VLT nodes?
Depending on the size of your deployment, it can take from 20 minutes to one hour to upgrade a pair of VLT nodes.
Will there be a production outage during an upgrade? If yes, for how long?
In a VLT setup, you do not see any production outage. If your OS10 nodes are not part of a VLT setup, you might need a
downtime of 30 minutes.
Which mode of file transfer should I use?
The type of file transfer that you use depends on your environment. OS10 supports the following file transfer methods:
● HTTP
● FTP
● SCP
● SFTP
● 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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