Firmware Operations

The Firmware Operations page can be used to:

  • Update or backup the firmware image

  • Swap the active image.

The software images of the units in a stack must be identical to ensure proper stack operations. Stack units can be upgraded in any one of the following ways.

Procedure

Step 1

Click Administration > File Management > Firmware Operations.

The following fields are displayed:

  • Active Image—Displays the current, active firmware file.

  • Active Image Version Number—Displays the version of the current, active firmware file.

Step 2

Select the Operation Type from the following options:

  • Update Firmware

  • Backup Firmware

  • Swap Image

Step 3

Select the Transfer Method from the following options:

HTTP/HTTPS

For HTTP/HTTPS, enter the file name in the File Name field, or browse to locate and select the file.

TFTP

For TFTP, proceed with the TFTP Instructions below.

TFTP Instructions

Configure the following if you selected the TFTP as your copy method for the firmware operations.

TFTP Server IP Address/Name

 Select from the following options:

  • By IP Address

  • By Name

IP Version

 Select from the following options:

  • IP Version 6

  • IP Version 4

TFTP Server IP Address/Name

Enter the server IP address/name.

Source File Name

Enter the name of the source (0 - 128 characters used)
Step 4

Click Apply to save your settings.