How to upgrade the RUCKUS ICX-7150-C12P Switch using TFTP Server Application

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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 a TFTP server and PuTTY Applications.

Steps to upgrade: 

A) Initial version upgrade: 

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 extract/unzip the initial firmware 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 directory and copy the mnz10114.bin file.

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 

 B) Download 08.0.95g version images: 

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 the 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 

C) Download applications: PuTTy and TFTP Server Applications.

Two applications are required to access the switch: PuTTy for terminal access and a TFTP server for file transfer. 

1. Download the PuTTy application, which is used for establishing terminal sessions with the switch. 

Figure 11: Downloading PuTTY application 

Figure 12: Downloading PuTTY Version 

2. Download a TFTP server application, which will be used to transfer firmware files to the switch during the upgrade process. 

Figure 13: Downloading TFTP application 

D) Finding IP address of the Switch: 

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. 

Now, we have the IP address of the Ruckus Switch. 

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 14: Using Command prompt to find the Switch IP address 

Figure 15: Finding the IP address of the Switch 

E) Accessing Switch via Putty: 

Switch can be accessed via Putty through SSH or Telnet. 

1. Using SSH:

SSH access to a network switch requires valid login credentials, either configured by the administrator or using the device's default credentials. 

FIGURE 16: PuTTY Dashboard using SSH 

 2. Using Telnet 

Telnet access may not require authentication, depending on the switch's configuration. When Telnet is active, the switch can be accessed directly using its IP address without the need for user credentials, 

Figure 17: PuTTY dashboard using Telnet 

3. Once accessing Putty, enter the username and password if needed and enter the command 'enable'. 

Figure 18: Using CLI for the Upgrade 

F) Setting up TFTP server for upgrade: 

1. Open the TFTP64 application by typing tftp in the Start button. 

Figure 19: 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 20: 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 21: Setting up TFTP for Upgrade 

G) Upgrade Process to Intermediate version: 

1. Start the upgrade by using the command copy tftp flash 10.176.199.48 mnz10114.bin bootrom (ip address of the computer) in PuTTY. 

Figure 22: Upgrading the Boot image 

 2. Continue the upgrade with the boot image using the command copy tftp flash 10.176.199.48 SPS08080f.bin primary (upgrade the image) 

Figure 23: Upgrading to Initial version 

 3. Use the command show flash to check if the primary flash has the new code. 

Figure 24: Checking Primary has new code

4. Use the command ‘write memory’ to save the changes. 

5. Use the command ‘boot system flash primary’ to boot the Switch with the new code. 

Figure 25: Boot Primary with the new code 

Now, the Switch is upgraded to the Intermediate version. 

H) Upgrade to the Recommended version: 

1. Use the command ‘copy tftp flash 10.176.199.48 SPS08095gufi.bin primary’ to upgrade the image to the recommended version. 

Figure 26: Copying Image to Recommended version

2. Use the command ‘show flash’ to check if the Primary has the new code. 

Figure 27:  Checking Primary has New SPS Code 

3. Use the command ‘write memory’ to save the changes. 

4. Use the command ‘boot system flash primary’ to boot the Switch with the new code. 

Figure 28: Boot Primary with the New SPS Code 

Once the Switch boots up, the Switch will have the recommended version. 

I) Synchronize the Partitions: 

For best results, we recommend having both partitions with the same version. 

1. Use the command  ‘copy flash flash secondary’  to copy what is in the primary to the secondary partition. 

Figure 29: Synchronizing both partitions 

2. Using the command ‘show flash’, we can verify the codes on both Primary and Secondary. 

Figure 30: Verifying SPS Code consistency across both partitions

Now, the Switch is upgraded to the Recommended UFI version 08.0.95g. 

Should you require any further assistance with this process or encounter any other issues with RUCKUS devices in your Lennar Home, please do not hesitate to reach out to RUCKUS Lennar Support for prompt assistance.

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