Upgrading from FastIron 08.0.70 or Earlier to 09.0.10a or Later

Beginning in FastIron 08.0.80, the Self-Authenticated Upgrade (SAU) licensing model was implemented on all the RUCKUS ICX platforms. When upgrading from FastIron 08.0.70 or earlier, existing software feature licenses on the device will be converted to SAU licenses. The original XML licenses are preserved on the system in case the switch is downgraded to an earlier version that requires them.

For more details regarding upgrade process, refer to RUCKUS FastIron Software Upgrade Guide.

Beginning with FastIron release 10.0.00, a switch ("Layer 2") image will no longer be provided for ICX devices. Only the router ("Layer 3") image will be available. The switch image for the ICX 7550 and ICX 7650 is discontinued in FastIron 10.0.00. On upgrade to FastIron 10.0.00, the configuration of any ICX devices operating with the switch image will automatically be translated to the equivalent router image configuration.

Refer to the following topics for important considerations when upgrading:

In this section:

  1. Upgrade Considerations for the Layer 3 Premium License
    In FastIron 08.0.70 and earlier releases, Layer 3 Premium licenses on the ICX 7250 and ICX 7450 were implemented as XML licenses. Beginning with FastIron 08.0.80, all Layer 3 Premium licenses are Self-Authenticated Upgrade (SAU) licenses.
  2. Upgrade Considerations for Ports on Demand Licenses
    In FastIron 08.0.70 and earlier releases, Ports on Demand (PoD) licenses on the ICX 7250 were implemented as XML licenses. Beginning with FastIron 08.0.80, all PoD licenses are Self-Authenticated Upgrade (SAU) licenses.
  3. Upgrade Considerations for MACsec Licenses
    In FastIron 08.0.70 and earlier releases, MACsec licenses were implemented as XML licenses. Beginning with FastIron 08.0.80, all MACsec licenses are Self-Authenticated Upgrade (SAU) licenses.
Parent topic: Upgrade Considerations for Licensed Features