Overview
This document provides essential release notes for the firmware updater of the Dell EMC PowerSwitch S6010-ON network switch. It details the changes, requirements, and procedures for updating the device's firmware.
Key Information
The release notes cover:
- Document revision history, tracking updates to the release notes themselves.
- Firmware requirements, including specific BIOS and CPLD versions.
- Important considerations such as the recommendation against firmware downgrades and details on ONIE (Open Network Install Environment) updates.
- Information on BIOS version numbering changes and additional BIOS security updates (e.g., Spectre/Meltdown mitigations).
Firmware Update Procedures
The document outlines multiple methods for updating the firmware:
- Manual updates invoked from ONIE.
- Updates using a USB device.
- Firmware staging from the Network Operating System (NOS), with specific instructions for OS10 versions 10.5.x.x and earlier.
- Firmware staging directly from ONIE.
Each method includes detailed command-line instructions and verification steps.
Support and Resources
For further assistance and documentation, Dell EMC provides:
- Comprehensive documentation resources available at www.dell.com/support/, including installation guides, getting started guides, and user guides for the S6010-ON system.
- Information on the ONIE-compatible third-party operating system can be found at Onie.org.
- Contact options for technical support and service, accessible via the Dell EMC support website.
