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DELL POWERCONNECT 5224 v3.1.0.8 FIRMWARE README

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NOTE: This ReadMe provides information for PowerConnect 5224 v3.1.0.8  
firmware.


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CRITICALITY
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Recommended - Dell recommends applying this update during your next 
scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or 
changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible 
with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software). 


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DESCRIPTION
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* This is the firmware release v3.1.0.8 for the Dell PowerConnect 5224 
networking switch.

* This firmware is transferable to the switch via a TFTP server. 

* Please read the notes in the zip file for further information.     


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FIXES/ENHANCEMENTS
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- Fixes an issue that under certain rare traffic conditions caused a 
loss of switch manageability and an inaccurate forwarding table, 
potentially leading to a loss of network connectivity on the switch.
- Please read the inclosed PDFs in the downloaded file.     
 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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NOTE: Perform the upgrade procedure from the console interface via an 
RS232 serial port. When using a telnet session or web interface alone, 
your connection to the switch is not available until the switch has 
entered forwarding mode. This takes approximately three minutes.  


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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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**Please read the Adobe PDF documents enclosed in the ZIP download.**   


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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
(C) 2005 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.

Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission 
of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.

Trademarks used in this text: "Dell", "Dell OpenManage",
"PowerConnect", and "PowerEdge" are trademarks of Dell Inc.;
"Windows Server" is a trademark, and "Microsoft", "Windows", and
"Wingdings" are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
"Novell" and "NetWare" are registered trademarks of Novell Inc.;
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Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer 
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Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade 
names other than its own.

May 2005