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The 

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 system uses a 3-digit software versioning scheme Major.Minor.Maintenance (patch):

  • Major - updated every major development.
  • Minor - updated for unplanned minor feature development in between major development cycles.
  • Maintenance - updated for hot fixes, and service packs.
  • Patch - present only when used, deliver custom features or bug fixes not covered by the base software.

In addition to the software version, a Build Number is always associated with the base software version and represents the exact build machine, time, and date. Upgrades to these builds are provided to all customers and partners who have maintenance contracts.

Viewing the Software Version and Hardware ID (SBC 1000/2000)

The SBC 1000/2000 software version and build number shown is the based on the firmware running on the active partition:

  1. In the WebUI, click the System tab.

  2. In the System page, click the Overview tab.

    Example of the Overview Tab - SBC Edge

Viewing the Software Version and Hardware ID (SBC SWe Lite)

The SBC SWe Lite software version and build number shown is the based on the firmware running on the active partition. The SBC SWe Lite ID displays the license format source loaded on the SBC SWe Lite. Three license sources are displayed in the license screen:

  • SBC SWe Lite ID. Specifies the SBC SWe Lite ID for SBC SWe Lite License Format Version 3.

    Modified: for 8.0.3

  • License Version. The license version active on the SBC SWe Lite:

    • Version 2 - SBC SWe Lite License Format Version 2

      Caution

      The License Format Version 2 is obsolete as of the SBC SWe Lite Release 8.0.4 and later.

      You must update the license to prevent a service disruption. To update the license, refer to Obtaining and Installing an SBC SWe Lite Production License.

    • Version 3 - SBC SWe Lite License Format Version 3

  1. In the WebUI, click the System tab.

  2. In the System page, click the Overview tab.

    Example of the Overview Tab - SBC SWe Lite Release 8.0.2 and previous

    Example of the Overview Tab - SWe Lite starting in Release 8.0.3

    Example of the Overview Tab - SWe Lite starting in Release 8.0.4

WARNING - IF YOUR LICENSE FORMAT IS NOT VERSION 3 (OR YOU DO NOT KNOW) PERFORM THE FOLLOWING STEPS BEFORE JUNE 15, 2020 TO PREVENT A SERVICE DISRUPTION

The License Format Version 2 is obsolete as of the SBC SWe Lite Release 8.0.4 and later (refer to the License Types - Availability table). SBC SWe Lite instances with License Format Version 2 may experience service disruption after June 15, 2020. To prevent a service disruption, use the following procedure to update the License Format Version 2 to License Format Version 3.

  1. Log into your SBC SWe Lite to locate and record the Software Version (refer to Viewing the Software Version and Hardware ID). Perform the rest of this procedure based on your Software Version:
    • If your Software Version is 8.0.3, locate and record the License Version. If your License Version is
      • Version 3, upgrade the SBC SWe Lite to Release 8.0.4 and skip the rest of this procedure; or
      • Version 2, proceed to the next step.
    • If your Software Version is 8.0.2 or earlier, your License Format Version is 2. Upgrade the SBC SWe Lite to Release 8.0.3 and then proceed to the next step.
  2. Contact Ribbon Support for a courtesy (free of charge) feature equivalent to the SBC SWe Lite License Format Version 3.
  3. Update the SBC SWe Lite with the newly received license file (formatted to Version 3), and confirm all features previously available prior to the license update are present.
  4. Upgrade the SBC SWe Lite to Release 8.0.4.

After June 15, 2020, the SBC SWe Lite License Format Version 2 will no longer be recognized by any Ribbon supported SBC SWe Lite image. For further license guidance, contact Ribbon Support.


Reporting a Bug?

If you are about to report a defect, ensure you provide the 

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software version along with the build number. You may also be asked to provide the product: SBC 1000, SBC 2000 or SWe Lite.


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