In this section:

Overview

Upgrading from an SBC 3.1.x/4.x to SBC 6.2.x involves:

  1. Upgrading Firmware (not applicable to SBC SWe)

    Note

    This step upgrades BMC for 5xx0 series, 5400 and 7000 series, and BIOS and additional firmware for SBC 5400 and 7000 series. 

  2. Upgrading SBC Application

    Note

    This step upgrades OS for 5xx0, 5400, and 7000 series and BIOS for the 5xx0 series.

The Standalone and HA upgrade flows below are are shown for general guidance. Actual software and firmware versions may vary depending upon the upgrade path:

Standalone Upgrade To 6.2.x

Refer to the latest Release Notes for release details prior to initiating your upgrade.

Note

For standalone SBC installations, if the application is stopped prior to the upgrade, it will fail. Do not stop the SBX application prior to upgrades from the SBC release 4.x. Ensure that the application is UP.

Standalone Upgrade Flow Diagram

HA Upgrade To 6.2.x

Refer to the latest Release Notes for release details prior to initiating your upgrade.

HA Upgrade Flow Diagram


References:

1 Upgrading BMC Firmware

2 Upgrading SBC Application using EMA

3 Live Software Upgrade using CLI