6 Upgrading the BigIron RX Series software
Downgrading from version 02.5.00 (or later) to a
The procedure for downgrading the software images from version 02.5.00 (or later) to a
Follow the steps given below for this upgrade..
1.Determine the versions of the software images currently installed and running on the router.
Use the procedures described in “Displaying flash memory and version information” on page 124.
2.Upgrade the Management and Interface Modules IronWare Image with the Unified Image.
Use the procedures described in “Unified software image upgrade to upgrade release 02.6.00 and later” on page 133.
3.If required for this release, upgrade the Managment module’s MBRIDGE FPGA image.
Use the procedures described in “Upgrading the MBRIDGE FPGA on the management module” on page 140.
4.If required for this release, upgrade the interface module’s FPGA images.
Use the procedures described in “Upgrading the MBRIDGE FPGA on the management module” on page 140.
5.Reboot the Management Module.
Use the procedures described in “Rebooting the management module” on page 139.
Command change
Beginning in version 02.5.00 and later of the
NOTE
The changes to the copy tftp image command will appear when upgrading to any version after 02.5.00.
New default behavior
•Without any options selected, the unified image will copy the MP monitor, LP monitor, and the MP and LP applications to the primary location.
•The option to exclude copying the MBRIDGE and exclude copying the boot from the unified image was removed.
•Unified images will now include MBRIDGE for BigIron
New options added
New options have been added to the copy tftp image command to enable the user to upgrade the boot, monitor, and MBRIDGE only when needed.
Syntax: copy tftp image
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