Comtech EF Data / Stampede
FX Series Administration Guide - Version 6.2.2
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Chapter: FX Series Operations Features
Section: How to Update Software
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8.3
How to Update Software
This selection allows you to apply available FX software
updates to your systems.
Upload and Apply Installation Image:
This button can only be clicked after selecting a file relative to your desktop workstation using the
“Choose File” button. After picking the updated Acceleration Server software from the location that
you saved it, click on the “Upload and Apply Installation Image” button to upload the software and
install it on the system.
Download and Apply Image from ADC (FX Remote Only):
This button downloads the FX Remote firmware image that is included with the ADC and applies it to
the FX Remote. This button is only shown if the FX Remote is in a state where it can download the
image. This state is only achieved if:
1.
WAN Optimization is licensed
2.
There are in-path interfaces defined which are enabled.
3.
The FX Remote can successfully connect to the ADC over an In-Path interface.
8.3.1
Software Update Discussion
Requirements for Updating FX Series Software to Version 6.2 or higher
This function allows you to apply available acceleration software updates to your FX appliance.
NOTE:
You must have run the Base Platform Image upgrade (BPI3) and currently be at Version
5.78.0 or higher before you can upgrade to Version 6.2 or higher.
The Comtech FX Series version 6.1 includes features that will require a Base Platform Image (BPI)
service pack upgrade to enable the functionality. It is recommended that it is installed for all WANOP
enabled appliances. Note that
only
the FX 6.1 and above versions are compatible with the 3.7.9-FX27
service pack.
Determine the Current Software Version
Check version on bottom left of any Web GUI page. This indicates build 6.2.0 and service pack 3.7.9-
FX27 (This appliance is updated with an earlier software version and a prior service pack)
Figure 8-7 FX Series Software Version Display Screen
If there is a more recent software package with a version for your OS, you can upgrade.
NOTE:
To utilize the newest functionality you should upgrade to Version 6. 2+.
If you have not updated the BPI to v3, see the process for updating to Version 5.78.1+
with the new Base Platform Image (BPI) Appendix Section 10.3 below
Determine availability of new software
For the latest Version 6.2.2 + (V620 or higher) and 3.7.9-FX28a Service
pack F0020713 or
higher)
Go to
> support > software
Click on “Stampede FX Series” in Table.
