In this section:

System management provides user, details about the EdgeView application, third party licenses, firmware updates and allows system report collection.

Viewing EdgeView Details

To view EdgeView version details, choose System > About.

EdgeView System Menu


The About EdgeView dialog box appears.

About EdgeView Dialog Box

Collecting System Report

Users can view System Reports by choosing System > Collect System Report.

The report is downloaded immediately in .tar.gz format. You can view the scc and em logs.

Collect System Report

Adding Firmware Repository

The firmware repository points to images required for upgrading EdgeMarc devices. To manage the firmware repository follow the steps mentioned below:

  1. Go to System > Firmware Repositories.

    Firmware Repositories Menu

    The System Firmware Repositories page appears.

    Firmware Repositories Page

  2. Select ADD REPOSITORY. The Add Repository window appears.

    Add Repository Window

  3. Complete the following fields (see Add Repository window image):

    • Repository Name: Enter the name of the firmware repository. 

    • ftp: The file transfer method is displayed.

      File Transfer Method

    • IP/FQDN: Enter the IP address or FQDN of the server.

    • Base Path: Enter the filename of the firmware to upgrade to.

    • Username: Enter a valid user-name to log in on the server for the selected upgrade method.

    • Password: Enter a valid password for the entered user-name. It should not contain the following special characters: %, <, >

  4. Once all required fields are filled, select ADD REPOSITORY. The repository is successfully added and the repository details appear (see Add Repository window image). You can view the details of this firmware repository later, by going to System > Firmware Repositories and selecting the required repository from the list.

    Firmware Repository Information


    Tip

    You can delete the repository created by selecting DELETE REPOSITORY. 

  5. Once you create the firmware repository, you can retrieve the available firmware list from Ribbon Communications by navigating to System > Firmware Repositories > Actions > Get Latest Versions.

    Get Latest Versions

  6. You can also map what versions you require to be made available by navigating to System > Firmware Repositories > Actions > Map Versions.

    Map Versions


    Caution

    Ensure that the created repository is mapped to the required collection.

Viewing EdgeView APIs

You can view the complete documentation for EdgeView APIs by choosing System > Printable EdgeView API. For more information about using EdgeView APIs, see Using EdgeView APIs.

View EdgeView APIs


Viewing Third Party Licenses

EdgeView Service Control Center incorporates third party components. Users can view license details of these components by choosing System > Third Party Licenses.

Third Party License Menu


The Third Party Licenses window appears.

Third Party Licenses Window


Tip

You can view more details on expanding each third party license.