DELL Technologies S3100 Series Networking Release Notes User Guide

**DELL Technologies S3100 Series Networking Release Notes User Guide

**

INSTRUCTION

This document contains information about open and resolved issues, and operational information specific to the Dell EMC
Networking operating software (OS) and the S3100 Series platform.
Current Release Version: 9.14(2.11)
Release Date: 2021-11-25
Previous Release Version: 9.14(2.10)

Topics

• Document Revision History
• Requirements
• New Dell EMC Networking OS Version 9.14(2.11) Features
• Restrictions
• Changes to Default Behavior and CLI Syntax
• Documentation Corrections
• Deferred Issues
• Fixed Issues
• Known Issues
• Upgrade Instructions
• 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 EMC Networking support website at: https://www.dell.com/support

Document Revision History

Table 1. Revision History

Requirements

The following requirements apply to the S3100 Series.

Hardware Requirements
The following table lists the Dell EMC S3100 Series hardware requirements:

Table 2. System Hardware Requirements

• Twenty-four Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports that support auto-negotiation for speed, flow control, and duplex.
•  Two SFP 1G combo ports.
•  Two SFP+ 10G ports.
•  20G expansion slot that supports an optional small form-factor pluggable plus (SFP+) or 10GBase-T module
• Two fixed mini Serial Attached SCSI (mini-SAS) stacking ports HG[21] to connect up to twelve S3100 series switches.

S3124F chassis|

•  Twenty-four Gigabit Ethernet 100BASEFX/1000BASE-X SFP ports.
•  Two 1G copper combo ports.
•  Two SFP+ 10G ports.
•  20G expansion slot that supports an optional small form-factor pluggable plus (SFP+) or 10GBase-T module.
•  Two fixed mini Serial Attached SCSI (mini-SAS) stacking ports HG[21] to connect up to twelve S3100 series switches.

S3124P chassis|

•  Twenty-four Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports for copper that support auto-negotiation for speed, flow control, and duplex.
•  Two SFP 1G combo ports.
•  Two SFP+ 10G ports.
•  Supports PoE+.
•  20G expansion slot that supports an optional small form-factor pluggable plus (SFP+) or 10GBase-T module.
•  Two fixed mini Serial Attached SCSI (mini-SAS) stacking ports HG[21] to connect up to twelve S3100 series switches.

S3148P chassis|

• Forty-eight Gigabit Ethernet 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports that support auto-negotiation for speed, flow control, and duplex.
• Two SFP 1G combo ports.
• Two SFP+ 10G ports
• Supports PoE+.
• 20G expansion slot that supports an optional small form-factor pluggable plus (SFP+) or 10GBase-T module.
• Two fixed mini Serial Attached SCSI (mini-SAS) stacking ports HG[21] to connect up to twelve S3100 series switches.

S3148 chassis|

• Forty-eight Gigabit Ethernet 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports that support auto-negotiation for speed, flow control, and duplex.
• Two SFP 1G combo ports.
• Two SFP+ 10G ports.
• 20G expansion slot that supports an optional small form-factor pluggable plus (SFP+) or 10GBase-T module.
• Two fixed mini Serial Attached SCSI (mini-SAS) stacking ports HG[21] to connect up to twelve S3100 series switches.

Software Requirements

The following table lists the Dell EMC S3100 Series software requirements:

Table 3. System Software Requirements

  New Dell EMC Networking OS Version 9.14(2.11) Features

The following features are integrated into the Dell EMC Networking 9.14.2 branch through this release: None

Restrictions

• Prerequisite steps to upgrade the Dell EMC Networking OS from earlier version to 9.14.2.0 or later:
  1. Uninstall the older version of the Open Automation (OA) package
  2.  Upgrade the Dell EMC Networking OS to 9.14.2.0 or later version
  3. Install the following OA packages from the respective upgraded version:
     a. SmartScripts
     b. Puppet
     c. Open management infrastructure (OMI)
     d. SNMP MIB

Prerequisite steps to downgrade the Dell EMC Networking OS from 9.14.2.0 or later to the earlier version:

1. Uninstall the OA package of 9.14.2.0 or later version
2. Downgrade the Dell EMC Networking OS to an earlier version
3. Install the respective OA package from an earlier version

For more information about installing, uninstalling and upgrading the Dell EMC Networking OS and OA package, refer the respective Dell EMC System Release Notes.

• If you downgrade the Dell EMC Networking OS version from 9.14.2.11 to 9.11.0.0 or any older versions, the system displays the following error message even though there is no functional impact:

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

• While deploying the system in the normal-reload mode in BMP configuration, use the ip ssh server enable command at the beginning of the startup configuration if the write memory command is used at the end of the configuration.
• REST API does not support AAA authentication.
• The following features are not available in the Dell EMC Networking OS from version 9.7(0.0):
  • PIM ECMP
  • Static IGMP join (ip igmp static-group)
  • IGMP querier timeout configuration (ip igmp querier-timeout)
  • IGMP group join limit (ip igmp group join-limit)
• Half-Duplex mode is not supported.
• When FRRP is enabled in a VLT domain, no flavor of Spanning tree should concurrently be enabled on the nodes of that specific VLT domain. In essence FRRP and xSTP should not co-exist in a VLT environment.

Changes to Default Behavior and CLI Syntax

• From 9.14(2.4P1) onwards, a new nand chip ships on the S3100 series switch. This chip supports the new UBoot version 5.2.1.10.

Documentation Corrections

This section describes the errors identified in the current release of the Dell EMC Networking OS.

• The router bgp command allows you to configure only one L3 interface with an IPv4 address. The Configuration guide does not mention this limitation and will be corrected in the next release of the guide.

Deferred Issues

Issues that appear in this section were reported in a previous version of Dell Networking OS version as open, but have since been deferred. Deferred issues are the issues that are found to be invalid, not reproducible, or not scheduled for resolution.

Deferred issues are reported using the following definitions.

process that requires a restart of AFM, the router, switch, or process. S2 — Critical: An issue that renders the system or a major feature unusable, which can have a pervasive impact on the system or network, and for which there is no work-around acceptable to the customer. S3 — Major: An issue that affects the functionality of a major feature or negatively effects the network for which there exists a work-around that is acceptable to the customer. 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 description of the issue.
Release Notes| Release Notes description contains more detailed information about the issue.
Work around| Work around describes a mechanism for circumventing, avoiding, or recovering from the issue. It might not be a permanent solution. Issues listed in the “Closed Caveats” section should not be present, and the work-around is unnecessary, as the version of code for which this release note is documented has resolved the caveat.

Deferred S3100 series 9.14(2.0) Software Issues

Issues that appear in this section were reported in Dell EMC Networking OS version 9.14(2.0) as open, but have since been deferred. Deferred caveats are those that are found to be invalid, not reproducible, or not scheduled for resolution. None

Fixed Issues

Fixed issues are reported using the following definitions.

process that requires a restart of AFM, the router, switch, or process. S2 — Critical: An issue that renders the system or a major feature unusable, which can have a pervasive impact on the system or network, and for which there is no work-around acceptable to the customer. S3 — Major: An issue that affects the functionality of a major feature or negatively effects the network for which there exists a work-around that is acceptable to the customer.
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 description of the issue
Release Notes| Release Notes description contains more detailed information about the issue
Work around| Work around describes a mechanism for circumventing, avoiding, or recovering from the issue. It might not be a permanent solution. Issues listed in the “Closed Caveats” section should not be present, and the work-around is unnecessary, as the version of code for which this release note is documented has resolved the issue.

Fixed S3100 Series 9.14(2.11) Software Issues

NOTE: Dell EMC Networking OS 9.14(2.11) includes fixes for caveats addressed in the previous 9.14 releases. See the respective release notes documentation for the list of caveats fixed in the earlier 9.14 releases.

The following caveats have been fixed in the Dell EMC Networking OS version 9.14(2.11):

PR# 170066|
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Severity:| Sev 3
Synopsis:| In certain scenarios, performing ssh to a switch may not work as expected.
Release Notes:| In certain scenarios, performing ssh to a switch may not work as expected
Workaround:| None
PR# 170093|
Severity| Sev 3
Synopsis:| OpenSSH version 8.6p1 that is bundled with 9.14.2.11, fixes vulnerabilities reported by CVE-2020-12062 and CVE-2020-15778
Release Notes:| OpenSSH version 8.6p1 that is bundled with 9.14.2.11, fixes vulnerabilities reported by CVE-2020-12062 and CVE-2020-15778.
Workaround:| None
PR# 170151|
Severity:| Sev 2
Synopsis| A memory leak and stacking protocol loop may be seen when more than two stack links are connected in a stack group.
Release Notes:| A memory leak and stacking protocol loop may be seen when more than two stack links are connected in a stack group.
Workaround:| None
PR# 170159|
Severity:| Sev 3
Synopsis:| SSH connections with Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) ciphers are vulnerable
Release Notes:| SSH connections with Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) ciphers are vulnerable
Workaround:| Configure a stronger Cipher/MAC/KEX setting using the ip ssh server command
PR# 170161|
Severity:| Sev 2
Synopsis| SSH connections may be vulnerable with switches running on a 1024 bit RSA key.
Release Notes:| SSH connections may be vulnerable with switches running on a 1024 bit RSA key.
Workaround:| Create a new 2048 bit RSA key using the crypto key generate rsa command.
PR# 170179|
Severity:| Sev 2
Synopsis:| In certain scenarios, the switch may encounter an exception when trying to ssh into it
Release Notes:| In certain scenarios, the switch may encounter an exception when trying to ssh into it.
Workaround:| None
PR# 170187|
Severity:| Sev 2
Synopsis| In certain scenarios, the switch may encounter an exception when a kernel thread occupies the CPU without context switching.
Release Notes:| In certain scenarios, the switch may encounter an exception when kernel thread occupies the CPU without context switching.
Workaround:| None
PR# 170198|
Severity:| Sev 2
Synopsis:| A BGP route added using the network command does not get deleted even when the contributing route is deleted
Release Notes:| A BGP route added using the network command does not get deleted even when the contributing route is deleted.
Workaround:| None

Known Issues

Known issues are reported using the following definitions.

process that requires a restart of AFM, the router, switch, or process. S2 — Critical: An issue that renders the system or a major feature unusable, which can have a pervasive impact on the system or network, and for which there is no work-around acceptable to the customer. S3 — Major: An issue that affects the functionality of a major feature or negatively effects the network for which there exists a work-around that is acceptable to the customer. 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 description of the issue
Release Notes| Release Notes description contains more detailed information about the issue
Work around| Work around describes a mechanism for circumventing, avoiding, or recovering from the issue. It might not be a permanent solution. Issues listed in the “Closed Caveats” section should not be present, and the work-around is unnecessary, as the version of code for which this release note is documented has resolved the caveat.

Known S3100 Series 9.14(2.11) Software Issues

The following caveats are open in Dell Networking OS version 9.14(2.11): None.

Upgrade Instructions

The following upgrades are available for the Dell EMC Networking operating system (OS) on S3100 series switches:

1. Upgrade the Dell EMC Networking OS image on S3100 series switches.
2. Upgrade the UBoot from Dell EMC Networking OS.
3. Upgrade the CPLD image.
4. Upgrade the PoE controller.

Upgrading the Operating Software Image

Upgrade the OS image on S3100 series switches by following the procedure in this section.

NOTE: The configurations shown here are examples only and are not intended to duplicate any real system or network.

NOTE: If you installed the Open Automation (OA) package on the S3100 series switch, Dell EMC Networking strongly recommends uninstalling the OA package before you upgrade the Dell EMC Networking OS image. Then reinstall a compatible OA package. In this way, the system installs enhancements and uninstalls incompatible OA packages after the Dell EMC Networking OS upgrade.

NOTE: Dell EMC Networking strongly recommends using the Management Interface to upgrade the new image in both BMP mode and the Upgrade System CLI. Using front-end ports takes more time (approximately 25 minutes) to download and install new image due to the large file size.

NOTE: If you are using bare metal provisioning (BMP), see the Bare Metal Provisioning chapter in the Open Automation Guide

1. Save the running configuration on the switch.
   EXEC Privilege mode

2. Back up your startup configuration to a secure location (for example, an FTP server as shown here). EXEC Privilege mode
   copy startup-config destination
   

3. Upgrade the Dell EMC Networking OS on a S3100 series switch. EXEC Privilege mode
   upgrade system {flash: | ftp: | nfsmount: | scp: | stack-unit: | tftp:| usbflash:} fileurl [A: | B:] Where {flash: | ftp: | scp: | tftp:| usbflash:} file-url specifies the file transfer method and location of the software image file used to upgrade the S3100 series, and is in one of the following formats:

   • flash:// directory-path/filename — Copy from flash file system.
   • ftp:// user-id:password@host-ip/file-path — Copy from remote (IPv4 or IPv6) file system.
   • nfsmount:// mount-point/filepath — Copy from NFS mount file system.
   • scp://user-id:password@host-ip/file-path — Copy from remote (IPv4 or IPv6) file system.
   • stack-unit: — Synchronize image to the specified stack unit.
   • tftp:// host-ip/file-path — Copy from remote (IPv4 or IPv6) file system.
   • usbflash:// directory-path/filename — Copy from USB flash file system
     NOTE: Dell EMC Networking recommends using FTP to copy the new image with the upgrade system command due to the large file size.
     

4. In case of a stack setup, upgrade the Dell EMC Networking OS for the stacked units. EXEC Privilege mode upgrade system stack-unit [1–12 | all] [A: | B:] If A: is specified in the command, the Dell EMC Networking OS version present in Management unit’s A: partition will be pushed to the stack units. If B: is specified in the command, the Management unit’s B: will be pushed to the stack units. Upgrade of stack units can be done on individual units by specifying the unit id [1–12] or on all units by using  all in the command.
   

5. Verify the Dell EMC Networking OS has been upgraded correctly in the upgraded flash partition EXEC Privilege mode
   show boot system stack-unit [1-12 | all] The Dell EMC Networking OS versions present in A: and B: can be viewed for individual units by specifying the stack unit id [1–12] in the command or for all the stack units by specifying all in the command.
   

6. Change the primary boot parameter to the upgraded partition (A: or B:). CONFIGURATION mode
   boot system stack-unit {1-12 | all} {default | primary | secondary} {flash ://file-name | ftp://file-url | system: {A: | B:} | tftp://file-url }
   

7. Save the upgrade configuration so that it is retained after a reload.
   EXEC Privilege mode
   write memory
   

8. Reload the switch so that the Dell EMC Networking OS image is retrieved from flash. EXEC Privilege mode reload
   

9. Verify that the switch is upgraded to the latest Dell EMC Networking OS version. EXEC Privilege mode
   show version
   
   

10. Check if all the stack units are online after reload. EXEC Privilege mode show system brief
    

Upgrade the UBoot from Dell EMC Networking OS

To upgrade the UBoot from Dell EMC Networking OS, perform the following steps:

1. Upgrade the S3100 Series Boot Flash (UBoot) image. EXEC Privilege mode upgrade boot bootflash-image stack-unit [ | all] [booted | flash: | ftp: | scp: | tftp: | usbflash:] Dell EMC Networking OS version 9.14(2.11) requires S3100 Series Boot Flash (UBoot) image version 5.2.1.10. The booted option is used to upgrade the Boot Flash (UBoot) image to the image version packed with the loaded Dell EMC Networking OS image. The Boot Flash (UBoot) image version packed with the loaded Dell EMC Networking OS can be found using the show os-version command in EXEC Privilege mode. To upgrade the Boot Flash image of all stack-units, the option all can be used.
   

2. Reload the unit. EXEC Privilege mode reload
3. Verify the UBoot image. EXEC Privilege mode show system stack-unit <i
   

Upgrading the CPLD

The S3100 series with the Dell EMC Networking OS Version 9.14(2.11) requires System CPLD revision 24.

NOTE: If your CPLD revisions are higher than the ones shown here, DO NOT make any changes. If you have questions regarding the CPLD revision, contact technical support:

Verify that a CPLD upgrade is required

Use the following command to identify the CPLD version:

Use the following command to view CPLD version that is associated with the Dell EMC Networking OS image:

Upgrading the CPLD Image

NOTE: The upgrade fpga-image stack-unit 1 booted command is hidden when using the FPGA Upgrade feature in the CLI. However, it is a supported command and is accepted when entered as documented

NOTE: Ensure that the uBoot version is 5.2.1.8 or above. You can verify this version using show system stack-unit 1 command.

To upgrade the CPLD image on S3100 Series, follow these steps:

1. Upgrade the CPLD image. EXEC Privilege mode
   upgrade fpga-image stack-unit booted
   

2. The system reboots automatically and waits for the DellEMC prompt. The CPLD version can be verified using show revision command output. EXEC Privilege mode show revision

NOTE: Do not power off the system while FPGA upgrade is in progress. For any queries, contact technical support
NOTE: When you upgrade the standby and member units of CPLD, the following message displays in the management unit. The unit automatically reboots once the upgrade is complete and joins the stack with the upgraded CPLD.

Upgrading the PoE Controller

Upgrade the PoE controller image on a stack unit of the S3100 series switch.

1. Upgrade the PoE controller image on a specified stack unit. EXEC Privilege mode upgrade poe-controller stack-unit unit-number

Support Resources

The following support resources are available for the S3100 Series.

Documentation Resources

For information about using the S3100 Series, see the following documents at http://www.dell.com/support:

• Dell EMC Networking S3100 Series Installation Guide
• Quick Start Guide
• Dell EMC Command Line Reference Guide for the S3100 Series
• Dell EMC Configuration Guide for the S3100 Series

For more information about hardware features and capabilities, see the Dell EMC Networking website at https://[www.dellemc.com/networking](http://www.dellemc.com/networking)

Issues

Incorrect behavior or unexpected caveats are listed in order of Problem Report (PR) number within the appropriate sections.

Finding Documentation

This document contains operational information specific to the S3100 Series.

• For information about using the S3100 Series, see the documents at http://www.dell.com/support.
• For more information about hardware features and capabilities, see the Dell EMC Networking website at https://www.dellemc.com/networking.

Contacting Dell EMC

NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell EMC product catalog

Dell EMC provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell EMC for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:

Go to www.dell.com/support.

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 data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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