Scheduling a Firmware Upgrade for Switch Group

You can upgrade a switch group on a Level 1 group that has no default firmware setting. The forced upgrade allows the device to remain in the same firmware type (Layer 2 still Layer 2, Layer 3 still Layer 3) with only a change to the version type.
Note: If the switch group has a default firmware selected the Firmware Upgrade option is unavailable.

Note: Beginning with FastIron release 10.0.0, a switch ("Layer 2") image will no longer be provided for ICX devices. Only the router ("Layer 3") image will be available. On Upgradeto 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.The target upgrade to 10.0.0 supports only router code.

The following features are deprecated as a result of this change:

  • The IP default gateway
  • The management VLAN
  • Global configuration of the IP address (Going forward, the IP address must be configured at the interface level for each port.)

Refer to the RUCKUS FastIron Software Upgrade Guide for additional details.

Complete the following steps to perform a firmware upgrade on the switch group.

  1. On the menu, click Network > Wired > Switches to display the Switches window.
  2. In the Organization tab, select a Domain > Switch Group or Switch Group.
  3. Click More > Firmware Upgrade to display the Upgrade Firmware (Group) dialog box.

    Selecting Firmware Upgrade for a Switch Group

    Scheduling the Upgrade for a Switch Group

  4. Complete the following fields:
    • Uploaded Firmwares: Select firmware from the list.
    • Apply Firmware: Select Now or Later to set the new firmware version to the switch group.
    • Schedule Firmware: If you select Later for Apply Firmware, you must select the date to schedule the upload.
  5. Click OK.
Parent topic: Upgrading Switches