757

Chapter 15

Upgrading or reinstalling the software

This chapter includes the following topics:

Topic

Upgrading the Nortel SNAS 4050

Performing minor and major release upgrades

Activating the software upgrade package

Reinstalling the software

Before you begin

Reinstalling the software from an external file server

Reinstalling the software from a CD

Page

757

758

760

763

763

765

767

The Nortel SNAS 4050 software image is the executable code running on the Nortel SNAS 4050. A version of the image ships with the Nortel SNAS 4050 and is preinstalled on the device. As new versions of the image are released, you can upgrade the software running on your Nortel SNAS 4050. In some cases, you may need to reinstall the software on the Nortel SNAS 4050 in order to return the device to its factory defaults.

Upgrading the Nortel SNAS 4050

There are two types of upgrades:

Minor release upgrade: This is typically a bug fix release. All configuration data is retained. To perform a minor upgrade, connect to the Management IP address (MIP) of the cluster you want to upgrade.

Nortel Secure Network Access Switch 4050 User Guide

Page 757
Image 757
Nortel Networks 4050 manual Chapter Upgrading or reinstalling the software, Upgrading the Nortel Snas