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+2023-03-29:
+
+upgraded firmware from v2.30 rev0 to v2.40 rev2.
+
+No issues to report. The switch boots and works as expected.
+
+This should resolve the TLS issue as now the Web UI has been
+renovated, but not improved, and the HTTPS configs on the switch
+allow for the negatiation and use of TLS 1.2 .