Dell SmartFabric OS10 Installation Guide

In this post, we will have a detailed guide of how to install the latest SmartFabric OS10 for Dell switches.

Upgrading your Dell SmartFabric OS10 is crucial for maintaining optimal performance and accessing the latest features. This guide provides a step-by-step process to install the latest firmware on your Dell switch.

Step 1: Connect to the Switch Console

1. Connect the Console Port: Use a console cable to connect your computer to the switch.
2. Open PuTTY: Launch PuTTY or any other terminal emulation software.
   
   • Serial line: COM port connected to your switch.
   • Speed: 115200
3. Login: Use the default credentials.
   
• Username: admin
• Password: admin

Step 2: Check Current Version

Once logged in, check the current firmware version:

show version{codeBox}

Step 3: Configure the Management Port

Replace the green colored text in the code by your own.

1. Enter Configuration Mode:
   

   configure terminal{codeBox}

2. Set Up IP Routing:
   

   ip route 0.0.0.0/0 10.10.10.254

   no ipv6 mld snooping enable{codeBox}

3. Set Hostname:
   

   hostname ToR-1{codeBox}

4. Configure Management Interface:
   

   interface mgmt1/1/1

   no shutdown

   no ip address dhcp

   ip address 10.10.10.11/24

   management route 0.0.0.0/0 10.10.10.254/24

   ipv6 address autoconfig{codeBox}

5. Exit and Save Configuration:
   

   exit

   write memory{codeBox}

Step 4: Download the Latest Firmware

Download the latest compatible version of SmartFabric OS10 from Dell Support.

Step 5: Transfer the Firmware to the Switch

Transfer the downloaded firmware package to the switch using SCP or FTP. For this example, we'll use FTP:

1. Set Up FTP Server: Use Tftpd64, Xlight, or any FTP server software.
2. Transfer the Firmware Package.
   

   image download tftp://your_ftp_server_IP/firmware_file_name.bin{codeBox}

3. Check Transfer State.
   

   show image status{codeBox}

Step 7: Install the Firmware

1. Once the transfer is 100% complete, install the firmware package.
   

   image install image://firmware_file_name.bin{codeBox}

2. Check Installation State.
   

   show image status{codeBox}

Step 8: Set the Standby Boot Image

1. Set the newly installed firmware as the standby boot image.
   

   boot system standby{codeBox}

2. Verify Boot Settings.
   

   show boot detail{codeBox}

Step 9: Save Configuration and Reload

1. Save the Configuration.
   

   save{codeBox}

2. Reload the Switch.
   

   reload{codeBox}

Following these steps will update your Dell SmartFabric OS10 switch with the latest firmware, ensuring your network infrastructure remains secure and up-to-date. Now you can proceed in your switches configuration. Check VxRail TOR Configuration Guide.