Release Compatibility

6.1.1 update based on SCG-133372 [Support 3.6.2 AP/DP in R6.1.1] AP/DP/CCM. This matrix will move to the Upgrade guide for GA release.

The controller provides release compatibility in two forms:

  • Upgradability: Controller new release can support upgrade from certain previous release trains. This would be limited to software releases (GA, GD or MRs from previous trains) that were already published at the time of new SmartZone release being available.
  • AP zone support: A new SmartZone release supports AP zone firmware from certain prior releases; different AP zones may use any of the supported firmware releases.
Note: The controller data plane devices follow the AP zone compatibility policy as set forth in this section. Data plane devices are compatible with controller in the same way APs are compatible with the controller.

The supported paths for Short Term (ST) and Long Term (LT) releases are the same, and maintain the following compatibilities:

  • An ST release is compatible with its current release train and the immediate prior LT GD release train for upgradability and AP Zone support.
  • An LT release is compatible with its current release train, the immediate prior ST release, and the latest LT GD (General Deployment) release in immediate prior LT train for upgradability and AP Zone support.
  • An LT GD release is compatible with its current release train, the immediate prior ST release, and two immediate prior LT GD releases for upgradability and AP Zone support.

For more information on release definition, refer to RUCKUS Support Portal at https://support.ruckuswireless.com.

This SmartZone release is a long-term (LT) release. Refer to the following table for a compatibility matrix for all controller platforms.

SZ 7.1.0 Compatibility Matrix

Previous releases R7.1.0
3.6.2.0.78, 3.6.2.0.222, 3.6.2.0.250 (LT GD) x
5.1.0.0.496, 5.1.1.0.589, 5.1.1.0.598, 5.1.2.0.302 (ST GA) x
5.2.0.0.699, 5.2.1.0.515 (LT GA) x
5.2.2.0.317, 5.2.2.0.1161, 5.2.2.0.1562, 5.2.2.0.1563 (LT GD) x
6.0.0.0.1331 (ST GA) x
6.1.0.0.935 (LT GA) √
6.1.1.0.959 (LT GA) √
6.1.2.0.354, 6.1.2.0.404 (LT GD), 6.1.2.0.441 √
6.1.2.0.487 (LT GD) x
7.0.0.0.726, 7.0.0.0.956, 7.0.0.0.1026 (ST GA) √

Note: The AP firmware version that comes in compatible controller releases included in the table, or any later AP firmware patch from those versions can be used.

Note: *- Additional support for this path beyond the base policy has been added due to special requirements.

If you are running an earlier version, you must first upgrade to a compatible version, as shown in the table, before upgrading to this release.

Caution: To help ensure that the cluster firmware upgrade process can be completed successfully, the cluster interfaces of all nodes must be connected and up.

Remember: Before you proceed with upgrading the controller to this release, ensure that all AP zones are running one of the supported firmware versions. Otherwise, the cluster upgrade will be blocked.