SBC Edge 7.0 Release Notes

 

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Sonus SBC Edge Release 7.0.0 build xxx

About SBC Release Notes

These Release Notes describe new features and enhancements, the latest hardware and software requirements, known limitations and other pertinent release information for the latest release of the

product line.

Problems or Questions

For problems or questions, contact the Sonus Technical Assistance Center (TAC) via telephone, fax, or e-mail:

Worldwide Voice: 1 (978) 614-8589

USA Toll-free: 1 (888) 391-3434

Worldwide Fax: 1 (978) 614-8609

Email: TechnicalPublications@sonusnet.com

Interoperability with Other Sonus Products

The Sonus products in the table below support the latest 

7.0.0 features and functionality.

Note: This table shows interoperability between different Sonus products. If you are upgrading from one 

 (SBC 1000/2000) to another, refer to the upgrade matrix at SBC Upgrade Path Matrix.

Latest SBC Edge Software Available

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 Product Documentation Set

7.0.0 documentation is located at Sonus SBC Edge Documentation.

How to Verify Currently Installed Software Versions

Once the software is downloaded and installed (see Sonus SBC Edge Download Center), 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.

New Features in This Release

New Features for Release 7.0.0 build xxx include the following:

SYM-23345 Automate the ASM Roll-up Production

Windows Server updates have been enhanced to the following:

• Sonus provide additional checks for these update components by running checks, sanity tests, and performance controls and also by ensuring the SBA is compatible with the updates in question.
• Every second Tuesday of each month, Sonus evaluates all patches published by Microsoft. If a patch is a Critical Windows Update that has potential for severe impact, Sonus releases a critical Bulletin and package within a week. Sonus delivers all the other updates on a monthly cycle for the SBA. Sonus starts building and testing on the second Tuesday of the month. Building and testing takes no more than 2 weeks.
• Once fully tested and verified by Sonus, a qualified update file will be posted on the Partner support portal for download. When loaded to the SBA, the system will continue to be supported in Appliance mode.

For more information, refer to ASM Security.

SYM-23012 CCE: Support Configure CCE Tab Allows User to Enter Proxy Server, Port and Bypass List

The CCE can now be automatically configured to use a Proxy Server when deploying the CCE Appliance. This automation includes the following:

• Allows the CCE OS and CCE Bits Updates on the Host (when the DMZ facing the internal network is configured as the default gateway on the host).
• Runs the CCE OS update on the VM.

Proxy information (Proxy Server IP Address and Proxy Server Port Number) is configured via WebUI.

For more information, refer to:

• Configuring the SBC Edge for a Single CCE
• Configuring the SBC Edge for Two CCEs

SYM-21404 Add eUSB Drive to SBC 1K/2K chassis to increase local storage

 Local storage has been added to SBC 1000 chassis, and can be used for the following functionalities:

• Local Log storage
• Core dump storage
• AD cache storage
• CDR storage when radius connectivity is lost.

For more information, refer to Restart Report.

SYM-22913 Microsoft CCE Certification - CCE Deployment step to Configure Auto-Updates Schedule

 The Time Update Schedule options enable you to configure the Tenant Update Time Window during CCE deployment; this window specifies the details for when Microsoft automatically updates their CCE appliance. Also, you define how a PSTN Hybrid Site (containing the CCE appliance) is automatically or manually created, and view the data for a specific PSTN Hybrid Appliance. Overall, the Time Update Schedule feature reflects the state of the PSTN Hybrid Site, PSTN Hybrid Appliance and Tenant Update Time Windows.

For more information, refer to

• Managing Update Schedule
• Creating and Modifying Tenant Update Time Window
• Creating and Modifying PSTN Hybrid Site
• Creating and Modifying PSTN Hybrid Appliance

SYM-18611 RASO ASM: Recovery Flash Driver 3.0

This includes an internal change on the SBC 1000/2000 to update the ASM capabilities for disk recovery.

SYM-22674 Spansion/Cypress S29GL512 Rev T Support

This includes an internal software update.

SYM-23126 24-Port FXS SKU Value Gateway License Coverage

Provides a top-up license for SBC 1000 Gateway with 24 FXS ports. Required before premium features can be licensed and enabled.

For more information, refer to: Working with Licenses

SYM-23000 TLS 1.2 Support for CCE

For multi-site deployment or for encrypted and secured network communication, the Cloud Connector Edition Certificate capability enables TLS between the SBC Edge and CCE (Mediation Server VM). Along with TLS configuration on the CCE, the TLS capability requires a loaded Root CA certificate and a signed certificate on the SBC. 

After TLS is configured and certificates are loaded, the following options are now available:

1. Synchronize CCE/SBC CA Certificate
2. Renew CCE CA Certificate
3. Renew CCE Certificate

For more information, refer to:

• Configuring the SBC Edge for a Single CCE
• Configuring the SBC Edge for Two CCEs

SYM-19523 RASO- How to check the validation of the SBA/CCE certificates on the SBC 1000/SBC 2000

The new feature for RASO provides a path to check the validation of the SBA certificates on the SBC 1000/2000. A new WebUI page has been added to display the SBA certificate, including the valid dates for the certificate, issuer, and version. 

For more information, refer to: Verifying SBA Certificate

SYM-16997 Ethernet Redundancy for Failover

The redundant ethernet feature is useful in situations where an outage is not acceptable. In this case the two ports configured as an Ethernet pair should have one port each connected to two identically configured managed switches or two unmanaged switches.

For more information, refer to:

• Managing Ethernet Ports
  

SYM-15051 RASO 911 Call Preemption When Outbound SG Is Full

A 911 call can preempt an existing call if all outbound resources are full.

For more information, refer to:

• Configuring Emergency Services
• Creating and Modifying Entries to Call Routing Tables
  

SYM-11457 Support for SNMP v3

 SBC Edge now supports SNMP v3. This increases security and privacy since it provides the option to authenticate and encrypt transactions into and out of the SBC Edge. The user can choose for each configured SNMP manager whether to use v2 or v3. If v3 is chosen then encryption can either be None or AES 128.

For further information, refer to:

• Creating and Modifying SNMP Management Addresses

SYM-22883 SIP ↔ SIP in Easy Config Wizard 

Added Easy Config options for the following IP PBXs:

• • AT&T SIP Trunk
  • Generic SIP Trunk
  • KDDI SIP Trunk
  • Verizon Managed Service

For more information, refer to:

• Configure a SIP Trunk With IP PBX

 

 

Known Issues

Known issues are being investigated and will be available with the official release of 7.0 software.

Upgrade Notes

This section contain specific upgrade notes for customers planning to upgrade to 

 7.0. For details on supported releases and upgrades, see SBC Edge 7.0 Release Notes.

Prerequisites for Upgrades

Upgrade System Software Release 3.2 and prior

For details on upgrading earlier systems, see the following: 

• SBC 1000-2000 3.2 Upgrade Notes
• SBC 1000-2000 3.1 Upgrade Notes
• SBC 1000-2000 3.0 Upgrade Notes
• SBC 1000-2000 2.2 Upgrade Notes
• SBC 1000-2000 2.1 Upgrade Notes
• SBC 1000-2000 2.0 Upgrade Notes
• SBC 1000-2000 1.3 Upgrade Notes 
  

Upgrade Boot Image - Recommended

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.  

Apply new SIP License (if required)

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 Sonus Tenor Series or the Sonus VX Series, however, still exists. If one or both of the call legs are to one of these devices,then a SIP call license will not be used.

Upgrade SBC 2000 eUSB Flash Drive - Automatic

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 

 only.

Upgrade 

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 System

Step 1: Backup Configuration - Mandatory

A configuration backup must be performed before proceeding with the 

 upgrade. See Backing Up Data.

Step 2: Upgrade 

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 with Built-in ASM

Upgrade the 

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 Communication Service

Upgrading the 

Communications Service is covered in the general SBC upgrade guide. Make sure that it is upgraded, then follow the remaining instructions here; extra steps are required to update the ASM Recovery Partition.

Install Skype/Lync SBA Server Cumulative Updates

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:

1. Download the CU package from the Salesforce Portal.
2. Follow the instructions outlined in Installing Cumulative Updates for Skype/Lync SBA.

Install Windows Service Packs and Windows Updates Using ASM Roll-up Update

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.

Below is the latest ASM Roll-up available:

Step 3: Upgrade the 

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  System

Follow the general upgrade procedure outlined in the Upgrading SBC Edge section.

Additional Upgrade Notes

Self-Signed Server Certificate 5.0 and later - SHA2-256 Support

For Release 5.0 and later in the 

, the SHA-1 self-signed certificate is automatically replaced with the stronger SHA2-256 CA certificate (regardless of expiration). This adheres to Microsoft's plan policy announcement for Certificate Authorities (CAs) that deprecates the use of the SHA1 algorithm in SSL and code signing certificates, in favor of SHA2. For more information, see Microsoft's SHA1 Deprecation Policy.

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).

SBC Upgrade Path

The following previously released versions of 

 can be upgraded to Release 7.0.0. If the version you currently use is not on this list, please contact your Sonus Networks representative for assistance.

Important Note About Downgrades

 SBC Edge 1000 software downgrades are not allowed on the following versions in order to prevent issues that could cause significant problems:

• 4.1.7v397
• 5.0.5v417
• 6.0.1v439
• 6.1.0v450

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.