SBC SWe Lite 8.1.0 Release Notes

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Ribbon SBC SWe Lite Release 8.1.0 build 224

About SBC SWe Lite Release Notes

This page describes new supported features, and known limitations for the latest release of the Ribbon Session Border Controller Software Edition Lite (SBC SWe Lite).

Related Documentation

• For system performance information, refer to SBC SWe Lite Performance and Capacity.

• For a list of functional differences between SBC Edge and SBC SWe Lite, refer to Functional Differences Between SBC 1000/2000 and SBC SWe Lite.

• For SBC Edge Release Notes, refer to SBC Release Information.

Problems or Questions

For problems or questions, contact Ribbon Support via telephone or fax:

Worldwide Voice: 1 (978) 614-8589

USA Toll-free: 1 (888) 391-3434

Worldwide Fax: 1 (978) 614-8609

Associated Ribbon Announcements

Compatibility with Ribbon Products

The Ribbon products in the following table support all SBC SWe Lite features and functionality for release 8.1.0

About the SBC SWe Lite Platform

The SBC SWe Lite is a virtualized, enterprise SBC designed for small- and mid-sized businesses. The SBC SWe Lite provides a virtual Customer Premise Equipment (vCPE) option for organizations looking to virtualize their interworking, security, and survivability for Unified Communications (UC). The SBC SWe Lite gives you the power to rapidly expand and activate features remotely using a simple license key, eliminating the need for on-site technicians or disruption to operations during peak business hours. With support for virtualization environments such as VMware ESXi, KVM, and Microsoft Azure, the SBC SWe Lite can be installed quickly and easily. 

Ribbon SBC SWe Lite Release 8.1.0 Build 224 is a new release for the SBC SWe Lite product line. 

Required Software

The following SBC SWe Lite software is required for this release:

How to Verify Currently Installed Software Versions

After the software is downloaded and installed, use the WebUI to verify the currently installed software versions.

1. Open the WebUI and the click the System tab.
2. On the System page, click the Overview tab to view the the software version.

Installation Notes

For detailed information on installing SBC SWe Lite, refer to Installing and Upgrading SBC SWe Lite.

For functional differences between the SBC SWe Lite and the SBC Edge 1000/2000, refer to Functional Differences Between SBC 1000/2000 and SBC SWe Lite.

Upgrade Notes

This section contain specific upgrade notes for customers planning to upgrade to SBC SWe Lite 8.1.0.

Step 1: Backup Configuration - Mandatory

A configuration backup must be performed before proceeding with the upgrade. Refer to Backing Up Data.

Step 2: Upgrade the SBC SWe Lite System

Follow the general upgrade procedure outlined in the Upgrading SBC SWe Lite.

SBC SWe Lite Upgrade Path

SBC SWe Lite Upgrade Path

Release	Upgrade to 8.1.0
8.0.x

Change VM Size Following Upgrade

Following an upgrade from SBC SWe Lite 8.0.x to SBC SWe Lite 8.1.0,  you must change the VM size to an SBC SWe Lite 8.1.0 supported VM according to the matrix below. For detailed information on changing the VM size, refer to Changing vCPU and Increasing Memory/VM Size.

New Features in This Release

The following features are included in Release 8.1.0

CHOR-3700 Quick Launch for Azure

The Microsoft-certified SBC SWe Lite can now be deployed via Quick Launch for Azure, which saves enterprises time and energy on the SBC SWe Lite activation and configuration. In Azure, the SBC SWe Lite provides comprehensive security and interworking to enterprises deploying voice services in Microsoft Teams. Organizations can connect their SIP trunks to the Microsoft Phone System while optimizing Azure resources.

For more information, refer to:

• Deploying an SBC SWe Lite with Quick Launch for Azure
• Virtual Machine Requirements - Microsoft Azure
• Changing vCPU and Increasing Memory/VM Size
• Reserving a VM Resource in Azure
• SBC SWe Lite Performance and Capacity

CHOR-3623 Revised VMs for Azure Deployments

A revised set of VMs is required to deploy the SBC SWe Lite in Azure: B1ms, B2s, DS1 v2 and DS3v2.

For more information, refer to:

• Virtual Machine Requirements - Microsoft Azure
• SBC SWe Lite Performance and Capacity

CHOR-1720 SILK Codec Transcode Support

The SBC SWe Lite supports the SILK audio codec. Skype designates SILK as an internet wideband audio codec for use in VoIP.

For more information, refer to:

• Protocols and Functions Supported
• SBC SWe Lite Performance and Capacity
• Creating and Modifying Voice Codec Profiles
• Calculating Virtual Machine Requirements for an SBC SWe Lite
• Working with Licenses

CHOR-2061 CDR Record Enhancement

To enhance the CDR record when the SBC SWe Lite is interoperating with Ribbon's Protect, the NET-Bwd-Max-Packet-Outage CDR attribute is added to the CDR record. Two existing attributes are also used for this purpose: NET-Fwd-RTP-Avg-Jitter and NET-Bwd-RTP-Avg-Jitter

For more information, refer to:

• Vendor Specific Attributes Reference

SYM-23703 Ribbon Protect "Bad Number" Table Added

Protect uses the CDRs/logs generated by the SBC SWe Lite to identify bad actors. These bad actors are blocked from accessing the SBC SWe Lite through a dynamic black listing mechanism. The REST Interface helps Protect to enable these actors to be blacklisted by SBC SBC SWe Lite.

For more information, refer to:

• Configuring SBC Edge to Create Bad Actors from Protect Data

CHOR-3307 Create Single QCOW2 Image for the SBC SWe Lite

For the SBC SWe Lite Release 8.1 and later, the SBC uses a single QCOW2 image file instead of multiple QCOW2 image files. As a result, the SBC cannot be downgraded from Release 8.1 and later to Release 8.0 and earlier.

For detailed information, refer to:

• Installing SBC SWe Lite on KVM Hypervisor