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Overview

This page provides information and instructions for running the initial setup of a new 

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, as well as how to locate and install the latest software and security patches on a new or existing SBC. Installing the latest updates keeps the SBC up-to-date and minimizes exposure to security threats and cyber attacks.

Review Before you Begin - Latest Security Bulletins/Software/Security Patches Available and then select an option below that matches your system status.

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0 Table 1 Run Initial Setup/Install Software - How to Proceed
Do you have... Click A new unit out of the box that contains an SBA (Survivable Branch Appliance) Run Initial Setup for Systems with SBA A new unit out of the box (no SBA) Run Initial Setup for Systems without SBA An existing SBC with an SBA (Survivable Branch Appliance) Install Software/Security Patches for Existing Systems with SBA An existing SBC (no SBA) Install Software/Security Patches for Existing Systems without SBA

Before you Begin - Latest Security Bulletins/Software/Security Patches Available

Security Bulletins

Security Vulnerability Bulletins provide information for protecting the SBC against specific security threats. To view the latest information about security bulletins impacting

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 products, refer to Latest Support News.

Latest Software and Security Patches

The tables below lists the latest software and security updates available. Ensure you have the latest software installed to protect the SBC against vulnerability to security threats.

All software and security updates are available from Ribbon Support Portal.

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0 Table 1 Latest Security Patches - ASM Roll-up
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0 Table 1 Latest Security Patches - Cumulative Updates
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Run Initial Setup and Install Latest Software/Security Patches on New SBC

You must run initial setup on a new

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directly out of the box, and install the latest software/security patches. Consult the product code sticker on the bottom of the unit to confirm the ASM type included in your system is Survivable Branch Appliance (SBA).

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See below for an SBA example :

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The software files referenced below are examples only; see Latest Software and Security Patches.

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For Systems with SBA (Survivable Branch Appliance)

Running initial setup and installing software apply to a new SBC that contains an SBA (Survivable Branch Appliance).

1. Follow the installation and setup instructions in the Quick Start card (SBC 1000 Quick Start or  SBC 2000 Quick Start ) included with the device.
2. Run initial setup. Refer to Running Initial Setup.
3. Determine the software release version installed on the SBC. Refer to Viewing the Software Version and Hardware ID (SBC 1000/2000, SBC SWe Edge).
4. If required, download the latest software from the Ribbon Support Portal. For instructions, refer to the Ribbon Support Portal - Download Center.
   
   1. SBC Comms – UXCOMMSVC-releaseX.X.X.buildxxx.zip
   2. SBC Software – 

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      (sbc1000-release-X.X.X.buildXXX.img), 

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      (sbc2000-release-X.X.X.buildXXX.img).

   3. ASM Roll-up – ASM-ROLLUP-UPDATESXXX-XX.zip

   4. ASM Cumulative Updates – ASM-UPDATES-XXX_YYY-ZZZ_UX1k2k-release3.0.x-and-later.zip  

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      To identify the most current software, see Ribbon Support Portal.

      
      

5. Upgrade the SBC Comms. Refer to Upgrading the SBC Communication Service Version.
6. Upgrade the SBC software. Refer to Upgrading or Downgrading the SBC 1000/2000.

7. Upload and apply the ASM Roll-up. Refer to ASM Roll-up Update.

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   To apply the ASM Roll-up, internet access is required. An alternative approach is to apply the ASM updates using a WSUS server deployed by your Enterprise. Refer to Installing a WSUS.

   
   

8. For the Skype/Lync SBA, download and apply the latest Cumulative Updates. Refer to Installing Cumulative Updates for Skype/Lync SBA.
9. Apply the Ribbon-approved Sophos Antivirus software (if desired). Refer to Installing Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools on the ASM.

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For Systems without SBA

Running initial setup and installing software apply to a new SBC that contains an SBA (Survivable Branch Appliance).

1. Follow the installation and setup instructions in the Quick Start card (SBC 1000 Quick Start or SBC 2000 Quick Start) included with the device.
2. Run initial setup. Refer to Running Initial Setup.
3. Determine the software release version installed on the SBC. Refer to Viewing the Software Version and Hardware ID (SBC 1000/2000, SBC SWe Edge).
4. If required, download the latest software from the Ribbon Support Portal. For instructions, refer to the Ribbon Support Portal - Download Center.
   

   1. SBC Software – 

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      (sbc1000-release-X.X.X.buildXXX.img), 

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      (sbc2000-release-X.X.X.buildXXX.img)
      
      

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      To identify the most current software, see Ribbon Support Portal.

      
      

5. Upgrade the SBC software. Refer to Upgrading or Downgrading the SBC 1000/2000.
   
   

Install Latest Software/Security Patches on Existing SBC

The 

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provides software updates and firmware to protect your network, equipment, data and information. An integral aspect of SBC security is ensuring that the latest security patches and software updates are installed on the SBC. ASM Roll-ups and Cumulative Updates protect your system from vulnerability to malicious viruses and other system security threats.

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To identify the the ASM type included in the system is SBA (Survivable Branch Appliance): In the WebUI, go to Tasks > Operational Status. The ASM image type is listed under Status - Image Description. Refer to Viewing Status for the SBA and ASM.

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For Systems with SBA (Survivable Branch Appliance)

Installing the latest software/security patches apply to an existing SBC that contains an SBA (Survivable Branch Appliance).

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SBA updates are completed through the ASM Roll-up packages and Cumulative Updates. These instructions assume your system is up and running.

1. Determine the software release version installed on the SBC. Refer to Viewing the Software Version and Hardware ID (SBC 1000/2000, SBC SWe Edge).
2. For the latest software and security patches, download the necessary files from the Ribbon Support Portal. For instructions, refer to the Ribbon Support Portal - Download Center.
   1. SBC Comms – UXCOMMSVC-releaseX.X.X.buildXXX.zip
   2. SBC Software –

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      (sbc1000-release-X.X.X.buildXXX.img), 

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      (sbc2000-release-X.X.X.buildXXX.img)

   3. ASM Roll-up – ASM-ROLLUP-UPDATESXXX-XX.zip

   4. ASM Cumulative Updates – ASM-UPDATES-XXX_YYY-ZZZ_UX1k2k-release3.0.x-and-later.zip
      

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      To identify the most current software, see Ribbon Support Portal.

      
      

3. Upgrade the SBC Comms. Refer to Upgrading the SBC Communication Service Version.
4. Upgrade the SBC Software. Refer to Upgrading or Downgrading the SBC 1000/2000.

5. Upload and apply the ASM Roll-up. Refer to ASM Roll-up Update.

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   To apply the ASM Roll-up, internet access is required. An alternative approach is to apply ASM updates using a WSUS server deployed by your Enterprise. Refer to Installing a WSUS.

   
   

6. For the ASM deployed as a Skype/Lync SBA, download and apply the latest Cumulative Updates. Refer to Installing Cumulative Updates for Skype/Lync SBA.
7. Apply the Ribbon-approved Sophos Antivirus software (if desired). Refer to Installing Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools on the ASM.
   
   

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For Systems without SBA

1. Determine the software release version installed on the SBC. Refer to Viewing the Software Version and Hardware ID (SBC 1000/2000, SBC SWe Edge).
2. For the latest software and security patches, download the necessary files from the Ribbon Support Portal. For instructions, refer to the Ribbon Support Portal - Download Center.
   

   1. SBC Software –

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      (sbc1000-release-X.X.X.buildXXX.img), 

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      (sbc2000-release-X.X.X.buildXXX.img)

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      To identify the most current software, see Ribbon Support Portal.

      
      

3. Upgrade the SBC Software. Refer to Upgrading or Downgrading the SBC 1000/2000.

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