FibeAir IP-20C/S/E
User Guide
Ceragon Proprietary and Confidential
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Parameter
Definition
Reset Type
The level of reset required by the component in order for the Installed
Version to become the Active Version. A cold (hard) reset powers down
and powers back up the component. A warm (soft) reset simply reboots the
software or firmware in the component.
4.6.2
Software Upgrade Overview
The IP-20 software installation process includes the following steps:
1 Download – The files required for the installation or upgrade are
downloaded from a remote server.
2 Installation – The downloaded software and firmware files are installed
in all modules and components of the IP-20 that are currently running an
older version.
3 Reset – The IP-20 is restarted in order to boot the new software and
firmware versions.
Software and firmware releases are provided in a single bundle that includes
software and firmware for all components in the system. When you download
a software bundle, the system verifies the validity of the bundle. The system
also compares the files in the bundle to the files currently installed in the
IP-20 and its components, so that only files that need to be updated are
actually downloaded. A message is displayed for each file that is actually
downloaded.
Note:
When downloading an older version, all files in the bundle
may be downloaded, including files that are already
installed.
Software bundles can be downloaded via FTP or SFTP. After the software
download is complete, you can initiate the installation.
Note:
Before performing a software upgrade, it is important to
verify that the system date and time are correct. See Setting
the Time and Date (Optional).
4.6.3
Downloading and Installing Software
When downloading software, the IP-20 functions as an FTP or SFTP client. You
must install FTP or SFTP server software on the PC or laptop you are using to
perform the software upgrade. For details, see Installing and Configuring an
FTP or SFTP Server.
To download and install a new software version:
1 Before performing a software upgrade, it is important to verify that the
system date and time are correct. See Setting the Time and Date (Optional).
2 Install and configure FTP or SFTP server software on the PC or laptop you
are using to perform the software upgrade, as described in Installing and