The SBC Edge system uses a 3-digit software versioning scheme Major.Minor.Maintenance (patch)
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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.
The SBC 1000/2000 software version and build number shown is the based on the firmware running on the active partition:
In the System page, click the Overview tab.
Example of the Overview Tab - SBC Edge
Modified: for 8.1.5
WARNING - IF YOUR LICENSE FORMAT IS NOT VERSION 3 (OR YOU DO NOT KNOW) PERFORM THE FOLLOWING STEPS BEFORE UPGRADING YOUR SBC SWE LITE SOFTWARE
The License Format Version 2 is obsolete as of the SBC SWe Lite Release 8.0.4 and later 8.0.x releases, and Release 8.1.5 and later (refer to the License Types - Availability table). You can no longer download any SBC SWe Lite software from Ribbon that supports License Format Version 2. Before you upgrade your SBC SWe Lite software, you must determine whether you should contact Ribbon Support to acquire a License Format Version 3 to enable features.
Log into your SBC SWe Lite to locate and record the Software Version (use the information in this Viewing the Software Version and Hardware ID section). Perform the following based on your Software Version:
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:
License Version. The license version active on the SBC SWe Lite:
Version 2 - SBC SWe Lite License Format Version 2
The License Format Version 2 is obsolete as of the SBC SWe Lite Release 8.1.5 and later and Release 8.0.4 and later 8.0.x releases. For more information, refer to the SBC SWe Lite License Format Overview.
Version 3 - SBC SWe Lite License Format Version 3.
In the System page, click the Overview tab.
Example of the Overview Tab - SWe Lite starting in Release 8.0.4
The preceding screen capture is also an example of the Overview tab in Release 8.1.5, which would have a Software Version of 8.1.5 instead of 8.0.4.
For the SWe Lite Release 8.0.3 or 8.1.0, see the License Format warning if you have a License Format Version 2.
Example of the Overview Tab - SWe Lite Release 8.0.3
The preceding screen capture is also an example of the Overview tab in Release 8.1.0, which would have a Software Version of 8.1.0 instead of 8.0.3.
If you are about to report a defect, ensure you provide the SBC Edge software version along with the build number. You may also be asked to provide the product: SBC 1000, SBC 2000 or SWe Lite.