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September 2nd, 2022 08:00
PowerSwitch S4148F-ON OS10 or 3RD PARTY OS Information
I have acquired a PowerSwitch S4148F-ON with no OS.
What are my options to get an OS loaded on this.
How do I find out if this came preloaded with OS10 as I could probably contact Dell Support to try and get that download?
I would be fine with OS10 but the only one I can find in my search is $6000US.
What options/companies could I or should I try for getting a 3RD party OS if I can't get the OS10 and is there any way to get an OS for free?
I found some 3rd party networking operating systems here but the options seems a little overwhelming:
https://packetpushers.net/virtual-toolbox/list-network-operating-systems/
Thanks in advance for any info from more experienced ONIE installers...
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DELL-Charles R
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September 2nd, 2022 13:00
Hello eggman_2112,
I would recommend first to transfer ownership of the switch with our Ownership Transfer page. When it is in your name you can use the Digital locker to download the OS and license.
Ownership Transfer and Dell Product Registration Guides
It describes what to do for third-party purchases
https://dell.to/3CQ3Ohq
Ownership Transfer Form
https://dell.to/3q4YI9q
Dell Digital Locker
https://dell.to/3q7lwoZ
Dell EMC Networking OS10 How do I Download OS10 Software and Documentation
https://dell.to/3COcZyW
Other documentation:
Dell SmartFabric OS10 Installation, Upgrade, and Downgrade Guide
https://dell.to/3Rv9JfV
eggman_2112
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September 27th, 2022 10:00
Thanks Charles!
I actually found a copy of OS10 10.5.0.5 (not from DDL) and I got it installed. However, it seems there is only the trial license and I need a perpetual license now.
We submitted the ownership transfer form, however the transfer was denied and the company this was purchased from is not responding either now :(.
Looks like my only option is call in and see what they can do. This is a pretty frustrating ordeal I must say but I have to keep trying.
Is there anywhere else I can get the perpetual license so I can close this issue?
sebe-techsoft-admin
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April 25th, 2023 00:00
Dear Charles,
recently we got two S4148F-ON with OS10-Enterprise pre installed, and we completed ownership transfer,
however we dont see the devices in DDL, both devices were purchased from 3rd party.
are we still eligible to access DDL for those devices ?
sorry for replying here, just wanted to avoid duplicated topics.
many thanks in advance.
DELL-Erman O
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April 25th, 2023 02:00
Hello, as I know, customers who buy Dell switches directly from Dell or from authorized Dell resellers usually get DDL access. If you bought the S4148F-ON switches from a third party, you might not have DDL access. But I suggest you contact Dell’s network support for more help and information. Because I think they have faced similar issues. I reviewed and found some below notes.
Note: If you are having DDL account issues, Dell Support can provide a copy of OS10 to install, however your DDL account issue will have to be fixed before obtaining a license. Dell EMC Networking How to Update OS10 on a Switch running OS10 | Dell UK
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April 25th, 2023 02:00
Hello Erman,
just to be clear - we are not looking for any updates as we dont have active support contract for the switches at the moment, we only want to get a copy of license file for one device.
we will try to reach Dell's network support to see if they can help to resolve this issue.
thank you for quick response.