topic Stack ICX 7250 Firmware Upgrade in ICX Switches

Stack ICX 7250 Firmware Upgrade

irakli_gvishian — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:54:17 GMT

Hello,

We have 2 Ruckus ICX 7250, which are stacked. Version of Firmware is SPR08030h. We would Like to do upgrade up to SPR08090mc (Non-UFI). I'm interesting about upgrade procedure and have some of questions:

1 - Do I need to load new Firmware to both switches? (Right now as I see there is no option to load firmware to particularly device).

2 - As I know, firstly I need to do upgrade up to 08080f, is it correct?

3 - I have a lot etherchannels (Lags, both Dynamics and Statics). In existing version of Firmware they are done in one way and in new version in a different way. Will it automatically re-change from old configure way to new or I need to reconfigure etherchannels?

4 - I also have a lot "Dual-Mode" configured ports. Will it automatically re-change from old configure way to new (Untagged + Tagged)?

I'm waiting your helps. Thanks!

Re: Stack ICX 7250 Firmware Upgrade

BenBeck — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:55:40 GMT

Hey @irakli_gvishian

There is no such thing as 8090mc non-ufi. You will need to use the UFI image. Regarding your questions:

1) No special process for stacks. The process is the same as a single unit and active unit will push the firmware to all member units. It will take some time, but you can watch the flash in 'show flash' command to confirm it was pushed to both unit.

2) Correct. Be sure to 'wr mem' while running 8080f. This is to ensure syntax changes are saved in new startup config

3) Syntax changes will be handled automatically, but be sure to wr mem on 8080f as mentioned in point 2 above.

Re: Stack ICX 7250 Firmware Upgrade

Chandini — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:28:59 GMT

Just adding a support link below for reference to check on upgrade on any version for 7250 series of switch . Thanks

https://support.ruckuswireless.com/products/105-ruckus-icx-7250-campus-switches#sort=relevancy&f:@source=[Documentation]&f:@commonproducts=[ICX%207250]

Select documentation in above link

Search for Software Upgrade Guide

This will have answers to most of the queries that you are looking for. Also to access the above link you might need credentials to the support portal.

Re: Stack ICX 7250 Firmware Upgrade

irakli_gvishian — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:40:35 GMT

@BenBeck Thanks for your response. Regarding Non-UFI, I have on another location also 2 Ruckus ICX 7250, they are also stacked and firmware on them is SPR08090mc.bin (Non-UFI). There is screenshot of CLI:

Also there screenshot of downloaded files, you can find UFI and Non-UFI firmware's:

Or I have understood incorrectly?

Re: Stack ICX 7250 Firmware Upgrade

y2 — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:12:48 GMT

Yes, you can go directly from 08030 to 08090mc non-ufi by flashing both bootrom & images.

Re: Stack ICX 7250 Firmware Upgrade

BenBeck — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:17:54 GMT

This is not recommended

Re: Stack ICX 7250 Firmware Upgrade

irakli_gvishian — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:30:37 GMT

@BenBeck Then I would like to assume steps:

0 - Save configuration (Write memory)

1 - Load to the stack new Bootrom image

2 - Load to the stack new Firmware (08080f Non-UFI)

3 - Reboot stack

4 - Load new Bootrom to the stack

5 - Load to the stack new Firmware (SPR08090mc Non-UFI)

6 - Save configuration (Write memory)

7 - Reboot

is it correct steps?

Re: Stack ICX 7250 Firmware Upgrade

BenBeck — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:27:51 GMT

Hey @irakli_gvishian

The non-ufi images do exist, but are not recommended for 8090+. They exist to have the option to upgrade from an old release that does not understand UFI image directly to 8090. This was the idea at the time, but we had some issues and we have specifically made 8080f as our intermediate image and it has been verified as the upgrade path by Engineering. Also, UFI image does not have full functionality. Please see this note from the 8090mc release notes:

Technically you can run non-UFI in 8090 code train, but it is not recommended and you will not have full functionality. I would recommend upgrading any non-ufi units to run the UFI image. Hope that helps.

Re: Stack ICX 7250 Firmware Upgrade

BenBeck — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:32:23 GMT

Hey @irakli_gvishian

I just replied above regarding UFI vs. non-UFI. Here is the whole process laid out for you to upgrade to UFI image:

While on 8030-8070 the commands will be:

copy tftp flash <ip address of TFTP server> <boot-code-image> boot
copy tftp flash <ip address of TFTP server> <OS-code-image> <primary/secondary>

Example for 8030 > 8080f (assuming router code and ICX7250)

copy tftp flash 192.168.1.250 spz10114.bin boot
copy tftp flash 192.168.1.250 SPR08080f.bin primary
wr mem
*reload into 8080f*

Once booted to 8080f:

*wait for POE firmware upgrade if applicable - happens automatically and can be seen on console or 'show log'*

wr mem (this is necessary to ensure your configuration is upgraded as syntax can change)
copy tftp flash <ip address of TFTP server> <UFI-code-image> <primary/secondary>

Example for 8080f > 8090mc (assuming router code and ICX7250 again)

copy tftp flash 192.168.1.250 SPR08090mcufi.bin primary
wr mem
*reload into 8090mc*
wr mem
*if needed, POE firmware will upgrade again*

Re: Stack ICX 7250 Firmware Upgrade

irakli_gvishian — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:36:34 GMT

@BenBeck Yes, it's answer on my question. Thanks for your time and assist!