These Notes describe new features, the latest hardware and software requirements, known limitations and other pertinent release information for the latest release of
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The Sonus products in the table below support the latest
When upgrading your network, be sure to upgrade each product to the most current release in order to take advantage of the latest features, enhancements and fixes.
For complete interoperability details between the various Sonus products, including backwards compatibility, please see the SBC Edge Interoperability Matrix.
Sonus Product Releases Supporting Latest SBC Edge Features
EMS | SBC 5000 Series | SBC 7000 Series | SBC SWE |
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V09.03.00R000 | 04.02.03R000 | 04.02.03R000 | 04.02.03R000 |
Note: This table shows interoperability between different Sonus products. If you are upgrading from one
Once the software is downloaded and installed (see Sonus SBC Edge Download Center), use the WebUI to verify the currently installed software versions.
There are no new features in
Updates and Fixes
Issue ID | Description |
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SYM-22861 | Use Reason header information to play congestion tone. |
SYM-22854 | Allow Verba software on ASM to be seen as Appliance Certified. |
SYM-22851 | Robustness handling of multiple ASM NICs. |
SYM-22836 | SIP INVITE Authentication Failure case handling. |
SYM-22832 | Real Time Monitor flickers and looses connection. |
SYM-22829 | Don't show Reset QoE Counters for CCE. |
SYM-22828 | CCE ini file follow original ini file order. |
SYM-22814 | EasyConfig wizard failed to complete as it fails to create SIPTLS Profile. |
SYM-22808 | Fix few mapping between SIP Reason and Map Q.850 cause value in SIP response. |
SYM-22797 | SIP challenge handling improvements with Access Mode. |
SYM-22793 | Preserve the VM name when redeploying CCE. |
SYM-22792 | Network Adapter discovery handling in CCE. |
SYM-22769 | Fix to handle T.38 switching for SIP/TDM call. |
SYM-22768 | Fix help URL for R6.1. |
SYM-22766 | SIP server and Outbound proxy handling improvements. |
SYM-22763 | NTP server FQDN with single character hostname not accepted. |
SYM-22760 | SBC sends ISDN Disconnect with Cause code 17 after SIP Cancel. |
SYM-22758 | ATT Easy Config: Rename "Forking Feature Supported" field. |
SYM-22741 | Timer E client transaction logic handling fixes. |
SYM-22740 | SBC1000 firmware upload stability improvements. |
SYM-22732 | CCE deployment step improvements and error handling. |
SYM-22729 | Raise alarm if older release is running with newer release config. |
SYM-22728 | Revised ASM - ASM IP interface acquires IPv6 address via DHCP only for IPv6. |
SYM-22722 | Offer/answer handling improvements for T.38. |
SYM-22721 | Add logic to prevention unsafe downgrade of code to older releases on newer hardware |
SYM-22719 | SBC allowing G722 AMR codec when not in media list and not licensed. |
SYM-22717 | Timeslot and DSP errors may result in call failures. |
SYM-22711 | ASM Virtual Machines netmask fields handling. |
SYM-22699 | Update Time Zone in Windows after Microsoft June 2016 change. |
SYM-22696 | REST handling of TLS client cipher sequence. |
SYM-22692 | SMM rule does not work for request line parameter. |
SYM-22691 | Edit SMM rule for Regex would change a space to '+'. |
SYM-22666 | Easy Config Wizard window size is too large for a laptop PC. |
SYM-22647 | Disable key navigation in the Easy config wizard. |
SYM-22645 | Fix Revised ASM Port Swap issue. |
SYM-22641 | Revised ASM - ASM Upgrade via *.pkg file is failing via WebUI and REST. |
SYM-22637 | Prevent code downgrade on new UX1000 to unsupported prior release code. |
SYM-22632 | Fix R2-SG Outbound Attempts counters. |
SYM-22630 | Graceful handling and Support of Revised ASM on previous release. |
SYM-22623 | Support for 6.1 and later DSP HW. |
SYM-22576 | Add user=phone parameter if phone number is present in outbound INVITE. |
SYM-22574 | Add LDAP server timeout for Domain Controller. |
SYM-22573 | LX download button is too small. |
SYM-22559 | Improve factory defaults and initial setup handling. |
SYM-22556 | TCA range checks for Clear threshold for SIP calls. |
SYM-22554 | REST API handling for FSX ports. |
SYM-22552 | Improve configuration error message on transformation tables. |
SYM-22534 | WebUI Ping: Request Timed Out when DNS is down. |
SYM-22533 | SBC not generating alarm when call exceeds the TCA Raise Threshold. |
SYM-22524 | Transformation Table Entry: Incorrect Input/Output Field maxlength for UI. |
SYM-22519 | Firefox Version 48 Breaks Monitor view. |
SYM-22516 | AD cache handling fixes to update all cache entries. |
SYM-22502 | Some DSP errors can result in call failures. |
SYM-22497 | Stability improvements in outbound Registration. |
SYM-22487 | SBC Fails to find configured transformation table/entry. |
SYM-22469 | AD Stability improvements in handling large AD cache. |
SYM-22456 | SBC1K responsed wrong message for TLS registeration from endpoint. |
SYM-22435 | Easy Setup Wizard improvements for Japanese ISDN. |
SYM-22433 | AD memory usage improvements for cache refresh. |
SYM-22420 | SIP hallenge handling improvements with Access Mode. |
SYM-22410 | SBC Re-INVITE handling with 491 response. |
SYM-22405 | Update API docs for logicalinterface. |
SYM-22402 | Repair uninitialized flash configuration partition, if applicable. |
SYM-22401 | SIP Registration handling robustness improvements. |
SYM-22387 | Improve contact header handling with stateless proxy server. |
SYM-22383 | Handling of escaped characters in via branch. |
SYM-22361 | Dynamic determination of Roll Over Counter (ROC) behavior. |
SYM-22352 | AD Initial Update configuration item error handling improvements. |
SYM-22296 | Long Call SRTP Call Failing After Hold/Unhold. |
SYM-22293 | Microsoft AD resource usage improvements. |
SYM-22289 | Easy config: Customize SG, sessions, media ports for platform specific. |
SYM-22280 | Increase emergency callback number pools to 80. |
SYM-22279 | Fix SIP Profile "Timer J" values. |
SYM-22092 | SIP SMM handling of URI fields. |
SYM-22082 | Edit Icon in embedded table is clickable even before the modal dialog is up. |
SYM-22058 | DSP resources handling improvements. |
SYM-22029 | Microsoft ActiveDirectory stability improvements. |
SYM-22023 | Log client IP address and username when factory default is performed. |
SYM-22019 | SBC1000X monitor view handling of ports. |
SYM-21951 | SBC doesn't send sip-msg NOTIFY for some failed calls to NectarUCD server. |
SYM-21305 | Channel Status is not changed to Media Bypass once Response Group answered. |
SYM-21274 | Domain controllers for Authentication and Call Routing referral chasing handling. |
SYM-21074 | AD query timeout error handling improvements. |
SYM-21073 | "AD Cache time out" alarm does not clear after subsequent successful AD cache refresh. |
SYM-19682 | Answered too soon Paramter for forked calls. |
SYM-19618 | AD query timed out waiting for responses resulting in calls failing. |
SYM-19601 | AD cache update handling improvements. |
This section contain specific upgrade notes for customers planning to upgrade to
For details on upgrading earlier systems, see the following:
A new Boot Image upgrade (U-Boot 3.1.6o) is available with the release of the Sonus SBC 1000/2000 R3.1.0 b283 software.
Running releases older than Release 3.0 require an upgraded SIP license key.
The new SIP license key must be applied before upgrading the system software.
All SIP-SIP call sessions now require a SIP license. Systems purchased before March 31, 2013 and provided with free SIP Licenses are grandfathered, and no purchase is necessary. Contact your Sonus sales representative to acquire a new (free) SIP license key.
Only one call case requires a SIP call license. This is the case where both inbound and outbound channels are SIP. The exception for SIP calls to another
The eUSB based flash drive may require a firmware update. This is an automatic process and is executed as a part of the internal upgrade process. If the eUSB firmware is upgraded, the SBC 2000 reboot process will run approximately one minute longer than usual.
This is applicable to the
If the eUSB upgrade is executed, all logs and core dumps will be lost. However the
Before you upgrade your
Failure to follow these instructions may lead to a situation where your
A configuration backup must be performed before proceeding with the
NOTE: For ASM Windows Support Specifications and Lync
Upgrading the
You may skip this section if your SBC 1000-2000 hardware is not configured with a built-in ASM deployed as a Skype/Lync SBA.
Microsoft has released the following Cumulative Updates for these respective Skype/Lync Server releases:
Perform the following to apply this update to the Skype/Lync deployed ASM:
Windows Service Packs and Windows Updates are installed using the ASM Roll-up Update feature. Sonus publishes Update Packs on a regular basis through the Salesforce Portal. The Update Packs work with Windows Update and other Non-Windows updates in order to keep the ASM up-to-date. The Update Packs contain tested and authorized Windows updates. Note that the Update Packs do not contain the actual Windows Service Packs and Updates. Once the Update Pack has been installed, the Windows Update State link in the Operational Status section will change to Updates Available - Install. The actual updates are installed using this link.
Before performing the system upgrade, ensure Step 1: Backup Configuration (Mandatory) and Step 2: Upgrade SBC with Built-in ASM are completed.
Follow the general upgrade procedure outlined in the Upgrading SBC Edge section.
For Release 5.0 and later in the
Beginning in January 2017, Mozilla Firefox will not support SHA-1 certificates. To support this browser, the node must be upgraded to Release 5.0 or later to replace the existing self-signed certificate (SHA1) with an updated self-signed certificate (SHA 2-256).
The following previously released versions of
SBC Upgrade Paths
Release | Upgrade to 6.1.1? |
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4.1.0 - | |
5.0.0 - 5.0.6 | |
5.0.6 | |
6.0.0 - 6.0.1 | |
6.1.0 |
SBC Edge 1000 software downgrades are not allowed on the following versions in order to prevent issues that could cause significant problems:
As of these versions, an SBC Edge 1000 will not allow any code prior to this to be uploaded to it. Older SBC Edge 1000s, and all SBC Edge 2000s, are not affected. New versions without this restriction will be available soon.
This restriction does not apply to restoring a configuration (Configuration Restore) from an earlier version.