PowerConnect 7000 and 6000 Series Update and Commands
If you've recently acquired a slightly older Dell PowerConnect 6000 Series Ethernet Switch, most of the documentation and commands one finds relates to the newer 7000 Series and up.
General Notes
- Cable to Use: DB9 Crossover / Null Modem
- Serial Settings: 9600 8 1 No None (Baud Rate, Data bits, Stop bits, Flow Control, Parity)
- In the Web Interface / GUI, the terms "Upload" and "Download" are from the switches perspective.
Set IP Address
- enable
- config
- ip address W.X.Y.Z /24 (assuming the subnet for the IP Address will be 255.255.255.0)
Change a User Name / Password
- enable
- configure
- username WhatEverUserName password WhatEverPassword level 15 (admin is the default user name, level 15 is the 'highest privilege' IE Administrator)
Upgrade Firmware
- In Web Interface / GUI
Change Web Interface / GUI from HTTPS to HTTP
- ip http server
Why would this be done? Well, after a certain date in 2021, the HTTPS certificate is busted. That means no GUI access until a new certificate is installed OR access is gained via HTTP.
Reset to Factory Defaults
- enable
- delete startup-config
- reload (switch will restart)
- StartUp Wizard will start after reboot
Documentation Faux Pas
In the 3.3.18.1 ZIP file, there are instructions to upgrade the firmware. There are a couple of minor issues. On page 6, the 3. item will not work, even though the instructions say this is for upgrading any 3.x.x.x version firmware. Use the GUI to download a new image file.
And oddly, there's not mention of, "Oh, by the way, if the upgrade for the first image works and you want to upgrade the second image firmware, then 'rinse and repeat'." IE, do the entire upgrade process again after booting to the other image.