11-11-2022
02:19 PM
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06-06-2025
11:35 AM
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Imran_ruckus
This article provides a step-by-step guide on upgrading a switch from a non-UFI version to the recommended 08.0.95g UFI version using TFTP server and Web GUI Interface(browser)
When upgrading from a non-UFI version, we must first upgrade to the initial version (08.0.80f) before proceeding to the recommended version (08.0.95g).
The Upgrade path would be: Non-UFI version before 08.0.80f version>>08.0.80f>>08.0.95g
1. Download and unzip the initial version 08.0.80f
Figure 1: Download path for the initial version
Figure 2: Accepting the download agreement
2. Navigate to the ICX 7150>Boot folder and copy mnz10114.bin
Figure 3: Downloading the boot file
3. Navigate to the ICX 7150>Images folder and copy SPS08080f.bin
Figure 4: Copy the initial version image
1. Log in to the RUCKUS Support Downloads page.
2. Select RUCKUS ICX7150 Campus Switches from the ‘Choose A Product’ menu.
Figure 5: Download path for Recommended version
3. Select 08.0 from the Version menu.
Figure 6: Choosing Download version
4. Select RUCKUS ICX FastIron 08.0.95g (GA) Software Release (.zip).
5. Click Download software.
Figure 7: Downloading the recommended 08.0.95 version
Figure 8: Accepting the Download agreement
6. Unzip the downloaded file and extract all contents.
7. Navigate to the ICX 7150 > Images folder and copy SPS08095gufi.bin and paste in the same folder we created previously.
Figure 9: Copying the download image 08.0.95g version
8. Create a new folder named Upgrade and copy the following files into it: mnz10114.bin, SPS08080f.bin, and SPS08095gufi.bin.
Figure 10: Copying the downloaded images
TFTP application server is needed for file transfer.
1. Download a TFTP server application, which will be used to transfer firmware files to the switch during the upgrade process.
Figure 11: Downloading TFTP application
There are two primary methods for discovering a switch's IP address: using the Command Prompt or a dedicated network management application.
1.Here is guide on How to find the IP Address of the RUCKUS Devices (Switch and APs) using IP Scanner free applications can also be used to find the IP address of the Ruckus devices using the free applications.
2. This is alternate process if you do not find the IP Address using IP Scanner Application described in the Point 1.Click Start button and type cmd and open Command prompt. Type the command arp -a. The switch's IP and MAC addresses can be viewed in the Command Prompt. To identify the switch, match the MAC address listed in the output with the one printed on the label affixed to the switch.
Figure 12: Using Command prompt to find the Switch IP address
Figure 13: Finding the IP address of the Switch
Now, we have the IP address of the Ruckus Switch.
1. Open the TFTP64 application by typing tftp in the Start button.
Figure 14: Opening TFTP application for download
2. Use the command prompt to find the Computer’s IP address using the command ipconfig. Now, we have the IP address of the computer.
Figure 15: Finding the IP address of the computer
3. Once the TFTP server is opened, you can use the IP address of the computer under the Server interfaces. Click Browse and open the folder where the upgrade files are saved.
Figure 16: Setting up TFTP Server for Upgrade
1. Open the Web browser (like Google Chrome) and enter the Switch IP address in the address bar of your Web browser. If your IP address is 10.176.199.49, enter that IP address in the address bar of your Web browser.
2. Hit “Login” when you observe the Switch dashboard.
Figure 17: Login to Switch dashboard
3. If the credentials are unknown, please refer to the guide below for the default login credentials.
Figure 18: Switch dashboard
Now, you gained access to the Switch dashboard.
1. Navigate to the Command section in the left pane, then go to TFTP > Configuration > TFTP Configuration.
Figure 19: Configuring TFTP for the initial version upgrade
Enter the required information:
Figure 20: Copying Boot file of initial upgrade version.
Figure 21: Saving Boot file of the initial version
2. In the left pane, click on Command, then navigate to TFTP > Image > TFTP Image.
Figure 22: Copying Image file of Initial upgrade version
Enter the required information
Figure 23: Entering the Server details for image file
Figure 24: Saving the initial version image
1. In the left pane, click on Command, then navigate to TFTP > Image > TFTP Image.
Figure 25: TFTP configuration for recommended version
Enter the required information
Figure 26: Copying Recommended version image file
Figure 27: Copying the Recommended version image
For best results, we recommend having both partitions with the same version.
1. In the left pane, click on Command, then navigate to TFTP > Image > TFTP Image.
Figure 28: Configuring to copy image to the Secondary partition
Enter the required information:
Figure 29: Copying the file to Secondary partition
Figure 30: Saving to Secondary partition
1. In the left pane, click on Command, then navigate to Reload.
Click Yes for “Do you really want to reload?”
Figure 31: Reboot the Switch to save the changes
Figure 32: Confirm the reboot of the Switch
Now, the Switch is upgraded to the Recommended version 08095g.