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NOTE: This ReadMe provides information for X1000 and X4000 series firmware.

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CRITICALITY
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x1000 - FW Release 3.0.0.70 with new boot-code version 1.0.0.17

x4012 - FW Release 3.0.0.70 with new boot-code version 1.0.0.10

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DESCRIPTION
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* This is firmware release and boot code for the Dell X1000 Series switches and the
X4012 switch.

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

* Please read the X1000-X4000 Series Software Update Instructions for GUI pdf file
in the FW Release zip file for further information.

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FIXES/ENHANCEMENTS
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Please see the Release Notes file "X1000 Series and X4012 Release Notes" included
in the zip file.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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NOTE: Dell recommends checking http://www.dell.com/support for latest FW updates.

NOTE: Please follow software update instructions included in the zip file,"X1000-
X4000 Series Software Update Instructions for GUI" or "X1000-X4000 Series Software
Update Instructions".

NOTE: The firmware may be upgraded using the web user interface via HTTP or TFTP
server.
When using a telnet session or web interface, the connection to the switch is not
available until the switch has entered forwarding mode. This takes approximately
three minutes from a power-up reset.

NOTE: X1000 Series and X4012 switches use micro USB for console connectivity.
Windows WHQL drivers for the FTDI USB device are included in the MicroUSB-
FTDI2.12.00WindowsDrivers.zip file.
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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.

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January 2016