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all L2TP connections first. The reboot will close all BGP sessions first. The reboot will wait for all VoIP calls
to complete before rebooting.
4.3.1. Software release types
There are three types of software release : factory, beta and alpha. For full details on the differences
between these software releases, refer to the FB2700 software downloads website [http://www.firebrick.co.uk/
software.php?PRODUCT=2700] - please follow the 'read the instructions' link that you will find just above
the list of software versions.
Note
In order to be able to run alpha releases, your FB2700 must be enabled to run alpha software - this
is done by changing the entry in the FireBrick capabilities database (hosted on FireBrick company
servers) for your specific FB2700, as identified by the unit's Serial Number. Normally your FB2700
will be running factory or possibly beta software, with alpha software only used under advice and
guidance of support personnel while investigating/fixing possible bugs or performance issues. You
can see whether your FB2700 is able to run alpha releases by viewing the main Status page (click the
Status main menu-item), and look for the row labelled "Allowed" - if the text shows "Alpha builds
(for testing)" then your FB2700 can run alpha releases.
4.3.1.1. Breakpoint releases
Occasionally, a software release will introduce a change to the object model that means the way specific
functionality is configured in XML also changes - for example an attribute may have been deprecated, and
a replacement attribute should be used instead. A release where such an change has been made, and existing
configurations will need modifying, are termed Breakpoint software releases.
Breakpoint releases are special as they are able to automatically update an existing configuration - used with
the previous software release - so that it is compatible with the new release, and functionality is retained where-
ever possible.
When using the Internet-based upgrade process, the FB2700 will always upgrade to the next available
breakpoint version first, so that the configuration is updated appropriately. If your current software version is
several breakpoint releases behind the latest version, the upgrade process will be repeated for each breakpoint
release, and then to the latest version if that is later than the latest breakpoint release.
On the FB2700 software downloads website, breakpoint releases are labelled
[Breakpoint]
immediately
under the version number.
Note
If you have saved copies of configurations for back-up purposes, always re-save a copy after upgrading
to a breakpoint issue. If you use automated methods to configure your FB2700, check documentation
to see whether those methods need updating.
4.3.2. Identifying current software version
The current software version is displayed on the main Status page, shown when you click the Status main
menu-item itself (i.e. not a submenu item). The main software application version is shown next to the word
"Software", e.g. :-
Software FB2700 Hermia (V1.07.001 2011-11-15T10:22:48)
The software version is also displayed in the right hand side of the 'footer' area of each web page, and is shown
immediately after you login to a command-line session.