SBC SWe Lite 8.0.4 Release Notes

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Ribbon SBC SWe Lite Release 8.0.4 build 228

About SBC SWe Lite Release Notes

This page describes new supported features, and known limitations for the latest release of the Ribbon Session Border Controller Software Edition Lite (SBC SWe Lite).

Related Documentation

• For system performance information, refer to SBC SWe Lite Performance and Capacity.

• For a list of functional differences between SBC Edge and SBC SWe Lite, refer to Functional Differences Between SBC 1000/2000 and SBC SWe Lite.

• For SBC Edge Release Notes, refer to SBC Release Information.

Problems or Questions

For problems or questions, contact Ribbon Support via telephone or fax:

Worldwide Voice: 1 (978) 614-8589

USA Toll-free: 1 (888) 391-3434

Worldwide Fax: 1 (978) 614-8609

Associated Ribbon Announcements

Compatibility with Ribbon Products

The Ribbon products in the following table support all SBC SWe Lite features and functionality for release 8.0.4. 

About the SBC SWe Lite Platform

The SBC SWe Lite is a virtualized, enterprise SBC designed for small- and mid-sized businesses. SWe Lite provides a virtual Customer Premise Equipment (vCPE) option for organizations looking to virtualize their interworking, security, and survivability for Unified Communications (UC). The SBC SWe Lite gives you the power to rapidly expand and activate features remotely using a simple license key, eliminating the need for on-site technicians or disruption to operations during peak business hours. With support for virtualization environments such as VMware ESXi, KVM, and Microsoft Azure, the SBC SWe Lite can be installed quickly and easily. 

Ribbon SBC SWe Lite Release 8.0.4 Build 228 is a new release for the SBC SWe Lite product line.

Required Software

The following SBC SWe Lite software is required for this release:

Refer to SBC SWe Lite Hardware and Software Requirements for more information on hardware and software requirements and recommendations.

How to Verify Currently Installed Software Versions

After the software is downloaded and installed, 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.

Installation Notes

For detailed information on installing SBC SWe Lite, refer to Installing and Upgrading SWe Lite.

For functional differences between the SBC SWe Lite and the SBC Edge 1000/2000, refer to Functional Differences Between SBC 1000/2000 and SBC SWe Lite.

Upgrade Notes

This section contain specific upgrade notes for customers planning to upgrade to SBC SWe Lite 8.0.4.

Step 1: Backup Configuration - Mandatory

A configuration backup must be performed before proceeding with the upgrade. Refer to Backing Up Data.

Step 2: Upgrade the SBC SWe Lite System

Follow the general upgrade procedure outlined in the Upgrading SBC SWe Lite.

SBC SWe Lite Upgrade Path

The following previously released version(s) of SBC SWe Lite can be upgraded to Release 8.0.4.

SBC Upgrade Paths

Release	Upgrade to 8.0.4
8.0.1
8.0.2
8.0.3

New Features

The following features are included in Release 8.0.4:

CHOR-3940 Updated License Source

Ribbon SBC SWe Lite now offers License Format Version 3 exclusively as the license source. SBC SWe Lite License Format Version 2 is now deprecated as a license source for SBC SWe Lite 8.0.4 and later.

For detailed information, refer to:

• Working with Licenses
• SBC Edge 8.0.x Documentation
• Obtaining and Installing an SBC SWe Lite Production License
• Obtaining and Installing a Permanent SWe Lite Trial License
• Viewing Licenses
• Viewing the Software Version and Hardware ID
  
• Alarms and Events Reference

Resolved Issues

The following issues are resolved in Release 8.0.4:

Security Updates and Fixes

The following security updates and fixes in Release 8.0.4 are as follows: