topic Re: Update 9.8.0.0.203 for ZoneDirectors in ZoneDirector

Update 9.8.0.0.203 for ZoneDirectors

martin_kane — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 21:19:48 GMT

Clicking through the documentation for R700 LCS Firmware, I notice a new update for ZD1100 hidden away in there, which I've happily downloaded... Being always keen to upset my network and try new things the moment they're released - I'm wondering what damage I could do by installing it? It's not available under "Downloads/Zonedirector/1100" which implies it is not intended for general release yet.

Re: Update 9.8.0.0.203 for ZoneDirectors

keith_redfield — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 22:55:01 GMT

Hi Martin,

That's correct - it's what's known as a "Limited Customer Ship" or LCS release. This is the first time we've used the support site to distribute it. In part because the new R700 802.11AC access-point requires this software version (9.8).

We don't let an LCS release go out with serious known issues, but there are several known issues (see the release notes) it went out with..the purpose of this phase of our release cycle is to get code out for early adopters who might need a particular feature (or bought an R700..), but it is not yet the level of quality we would designate as "general availability" or GA (which will be a later 9.8.0.xxx release).

Make sense?

-Keith

Re: Update 9.8.0.0.203 for ZoneDirectors

martin_kane — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 23:47:14 GMT

Thanks, Keith. Well explained. So "use at your peril" at this stage.... :)

Cheers
Martin

Re: Update 9.8.0.0.203 for ZoneDirectors

keith_redfield — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 00:48:06 GMT

We think it's pretty solid overall (we learned some hard lessons with 9.5..) but if you don't need it my recommendation is to wait for the GA release (9.8.0.tbd) at minimum.

Our goal is that the first MR (9.8.1) would only be needed by a few customers and in practice with 9.6 this has proven true - far more customers are running 9.6.0 than are running 9.6.1.

Re: Update 9.8.0.0.203 for ZoneDirectors

max_o_driscoll — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:39:47 GMT

I noticed the 9.8 LCS release and spotted a few items of possible joy in release notes:

[interesting]
5.1.3. Role Based Access Control
Role Based Access Control allows multiple roles to be able to connect to the
same SSID with different access privileges. Administrators can apply VLAN,
rate limiting, permitted device type and service schedule policies to different
users based on their roles within the organization without having to create
separate SSIDs for different sets of users.

[could be very helpful]
5.1.7. Client Band Balancing
Band Balancing steers clients towards the less-utilized radio band on dual radio APs.

[useful]
5.1.12. Minor GUI updates including changes to the Restore screen and a button to
export managed AP list to CSV file

[excellent but will wait to see what it entails]
5.1.22. SmartPositioning Location-Based Service (SPoT)
This release introduces Ruckus’ SmartPositioning Technology (SPoT)
location-based service. The SPoT solution is a cloud-based positioning
technology that works with Ruckus ZoneDirector and ZoneFlex Access Points
to accurately pinpoint user locations in real time in any indoor environment.

Re: Update 9.8.0.0.203 for ZoneDirectors

ron_jameson_660 — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 01:34:59 GMT

Wanted to jump in, as we are testing the R700 now and realize we cannot join it to the ZD1106 we have with 9.7.1 . What is the ETA for the 9.8 on ZD so we can test the R700?

Re: Update 9.8.0.0.203 for ZoneDirectors

keith_redfield — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 05:33:09 GMT

Hi Ron,

You were supposed to have received the secret handshake when the R700s were ordered, so my apologies for that oversight. I could send the links to you, but 9.8 is literally just around the corner, so if you don't mind waiting a few days, that's probably best versus upgrading twice in succession. But let us know if you need it sooner.

Re: Update 9.8.0.0.203 for ZoneDirectors

lonnie_3404113 — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 19:11:12 GMT

I put this release of 9.8 on my 1100 to play with it, but would like to downgrade to the latest 9.7 release. Are there any gotchas I need to be aware of?

Re: Update 9.8.0.0.203 for ZoneDirectors

drew_lentz_7550 — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 21:51:50 GMT

Any word on when 9.8 will be available?

Re: Update 9.8.0.0.203 for ZoneDirectors

max_o_driscoll — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 10:58:53 GMT

Last recent mention I heard was soon/days/this week (from Keith) but these things change and slip (always with good reason).

edit:
I was looking around for his original comment and then found it on this thread 2 post up. Doh! So the almost official word was "just around the corner" or few days.

I must be bored.

Re: Update 9.8.0.0.203 for ZoneDirectors

keith_redfield — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 14:07:04 GMT

It is slipping a bit to ensure we've adequately addressed all the feedback from the LCS phase.

Re: Update 9.8.0.0.203 for ZoneDirectors

drew_lentz_7550 — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 18:54:19 GMT

Please let me know when to expect it as I have an install waiting. Thanks 🙂

Re: Update 9.8.0.0.203 for ZoneDirectors

keith_redfield — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 03:37:16 GMT

Contacted you offline for the LCS release.

Re: Update 9.8.0.0.203 for ZoneDirectors

pat_moore_66905 — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 14:33:50 GMT

So I just received my R700 starter kit and ZD 3000. How is it that this is being sold as a starter kit and it is not GC yet? Before putting these 10 AP's in production how much longer until 9.8 is released?

Re: Update 9.8.0.0.203 for ZoneDirectors

monnat_systems — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 06:50:31 GMT

Hello Pat,

My hunch is that at the time R700 hardware got released only 9.8 LCS was available that is why you are seeing this.

Anyway ZD3000 official 9.8.0.0.373 GA Software Release is out now, you can upgrade your ZD3000 and that should suffice.