Version 3.1 SP2 Reference Guide - Extreme Networks

Chapter 18In the bottom portion of the window, basic information about the device is shown: the device status, IPaddress, device type, and the current software and BootROM versions.The device summary table displays the following information about slots in the device:SlotThe slot number of the module or stack member (ExtremeWare 7.4 or later,ExtremeXOS 12.0 or later).Type The type of module or stack member (ExtremeWare 7.4 or later, ExtremeXOS 12.0or later).Software Versions The version number of the software image on the module, and whether it is anSSH-capable release.ObsoleteA red X indicates that this software version is considered “obsolete,” meaning it hasbeen superseded by a newer General Availability release. If you have AutomaticInformation Updates enabled, Product Name checks the Extreme Networks web siteonce every 24 hours for the newest version information.BootROM Versions The version number of the BootROM software on the moduleObsoleteA red X indicates that this BootROM version is considered “obsolete,” meaning ithas been superseded by a newer General Availability release.Obtaining Updated Software ImagesIn order to upgrade your devices, you must have the new software or BootROM image stored locally onthe Ridgeline server. If you have a support contract with Extreme, you can download software andBootROM images from Extreme to your local Ridgeline server.The Display Software Images Updates window displays a list of the available software on the Extremeserver, and allows you to connect directly to Extreme Networks to download the most current softwareimages and BootROM images to your local Ridgeline server. After you download the new images, youcan use the images to upgrade your managed devices and modules.NOTEBefore you can download the software images, you must have a current support contract as well as ausername and password to obtain access to the Extreme Networks server.NOTEYou cannot download SSH-capable versions of the software images using the Firmware Manager’s imageupdate feature. You must obtain SSH-capable images outside of Ridgeline, and place them in the images orslotImages subdirectories (see “Software and BootROM Image Locations”on page 382). SSH-capable images aresubject to export restrictions, and require a special license. To request SSH code, contact Technical Support.For ExtremeXOS, modular software packages also cannot be downloaded using the Firmware Manager’s imageupdate feature. You must also obtain those images outside of Ridgeline, and place them in the images orslotImages subdirectoriesDownloading the software or BootROM images from Extreme Networks does not automaticallyupgrade the devices with the new images—it just stores them with the Ridgeline server.Ridgeline Reference Guide385