If they replace it with a currently shipping switch it won’t be able to be stacked, so they may replace your whole stack if that is the case. If the new switch has newer firmware you can backflash it but it would be recommended to run everything on the newest version.
Hi, I don't know about networking and I'm learning now. I will receive a new one (PowerConnect 6224) for replacement and I need to install the same firmware as my current one. Where do I download the same version I'm using and how do I update? How should I connect to my computer to access it the first time? Is there any network port I should use? Can I access it via SSH? Thanks.
Procedure to update PowerConnect 6224 firmware