The
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:
- In the WebUI, click the System tab.
In the System page, click the Overview tab.
Example of the Overview Tab - SBC Edge Portfolio
Viewing the Software Version and Hardware ID (Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables")
WARNING - IF YOUR LICENSE FORMAT IS NOT VERSION 3 (OR YOU DO NOT KNOW) PERFORM THE FOLLOWING STEPS BEFORE UPGRADING YOUR SBC SWE EDGE SOFTWARE
The License Format Version 2 is obsolete as of the
Log into your
- If your Software Version is 8.1.5 (or later) or 8.0.4 (or a later 8.0.x release), upgrade the Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"to your desired software release version.
- If your Software Version is 8.1.0 or 8.0.3, locate and record the License Version. If your License Version is
- Version 3, upgrade the Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"to your desired software release version; or
- Version 2, perform the following steps:
- Contact Ribbon Support for a courtesy (free of charge) feature equivalent to the Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"License Format Version 3.
- Update the Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"with the newly received license file (formatted to Version 3), and confirm all features previously available prior to the license update are present.
- Upgrade the Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"to your desired software release version.
- Contact Ribbon Support for a courtesy (free of charge) feature equivalent to the
- Version 3, upgrade the
- If your Software Version is 8.0.2 or earlier, your License Format Version is 2. Contact Ribbon Support for software upgrade instructions.
The
- Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"ID. Specifies theUnable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"ID forUnable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"License Format Version 3.
License Version. The license version active on the
Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables":Version 2 -
Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"License Format Version 2CautionThe License Format Version 2 is obsolete as of the
Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"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 -
Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"License Format Version 3.
- In the WebUI, click the System tab.
In the System page, click the Overview tab.
Example of the Overview Tab - SBC SWe Edge starting in Release 8.0.4
NoteThe 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.
CautionFor the
Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"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 - SBC SWe Edge Release 8.0.3
NoteThe 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.
Viewing the Software Version (SBC CNe Edge)
The SBC CNe Edge software version shown is the based on the firmware running on the active partition:
- In the WebUI, click the System tab.
In the System page, click the Overview tab.
If you are about to report a defect, ensure you provide the