2.3 Upgrading the Switch Image
The switch ships with a factory installed firmware image with the full feature functionality described in this System Reference Guide. However, Motorola periodically releases switch firmware that includes enhancements or resolutions to known issues. Verify your current switch firmware version with the latest version available from the Motorola Web site before determining if your system requires an upgrade.
Additionally, legacy users running either the 1.4.x or 2.x version switch firmware may want to upgrade to the new 3.x baseline to take complete advantage of the new diverse feature set available to them. This chapter describes the method to upgrade from either the 1.4.x or 2.x baseline to the new 3.x baseline.
CAUTION: Motorola recommends caution when upgrading your WS5100 switch image to
!the 3.x baseline (from the 1.4.x and 2.x baselines), as portions of your configuration will be lost and unrecoverable. Ensure that you have exported your switch configuration to a secure location before upgrading your switch. The upgrade.log file will contain a list of issues found in the conversion of the configuration file to the new format.
CAUTION: If using a 1.4.x or 2.x admin user password shorter than 8 characters (such as
!the default Motorola password), the password will be converted to the 3.x baseline admin password of “password” upon a successful update to the 3.x baseline. Ensure your existing 1.4.x or 2.x admin password is longer than 8 characters before updating, or leave as is and use “superuser” to login into an updated 3.x baseline.
CAUTION: After upgrading the switch baseline from 1.4.x or 2.x to the 3.x baseline,
!applet caching can produce unpredictable results and contents. After the upgrade, ensure your browser is restarted. Otherwise, the credibility of the upgrade can come into question.
CAUTION: The 3.x version WS5100 switch uses 3 unique (default) SNMPv3 user names
!and passwords for MD5 authentication and DES privacy. If upgrading your configuration from a 1.4.x or 2.x baseline, you will need to change your SNMPv3 usernames and passwords to ensure SNMPv3 interoperation.
The unique SNMPv3 usernames and passwords include:
•username = snmpoperator/password = operator
•username = snmpmanager/password = symboladmin
•username = snmptrap/password = symboladmin
2.3.1Upgrading the Switch Image from 1.4.x or 2.x to Version 3.x
To upgrade a switch running either a 1.4.x or 2.x version to the latest 3.x version switch firmware:
1.Execute the PreUpgradeScript utility (or use the CLI) to ensure there is enough space on your system to perform the upgrade. The PreUpgradeScript utility should be in the same directory as the upgrade files.
2.Install the
Follow the prompts displayed by the installer to install Cfgupgrade
A WS5100 Configuration Upgrade icon gets created within the Program Files folder. The icon can be optionally created on your Windows desktop as well.
