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Ribbon SBC SWe Lite Release 8.0.3 build 216 

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).

ACTION REQUIRED - UPGRADE TO RELEASE 8.0.3 IMMEDIATELY TO ADDRESS LICENSE FILE FORMAT CHANGE

Ribbon strongly recommends the following actions by no later than May 2020 to avoid any service disruption:

  • Upgrade the SBC SWe Lite to the Release 8.0.3 (if not already on Release 8.0.3).
  • If the SBC SWe Lite displays License Format Version 2, contact Ribbon Support for a courtesy (free of charge) feature equivalent to SBC SWe Lite License Format Version 3.
  • Update the SBC SWe Lite with the newly received license file (formatted to Version 3), and confirm all features previously available prior to the license update are present.

After June 1, 2020, SBC SWe Lite License Format Version 2 will no longer be recognized by any Ribbon supported SBC SWe Lite image. For further license guidance, contact Ribbon Support.

Related Documentation

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

To view/download Ribbon announcements, do the following:

  1. Log on to the Ribbon Support Portal (https://ribboncommunications.com/services/ribbon-support-portal-login).
  2. From the Quick Access menu, click and download the "Ribbon Support Portal User Guide", and navigate to the "ANNOUNCEMENTS tab" section for instructions to search for and view announcements.

Compatibility with Ribbon Products

The Ribbon products in the following table support all SBC SWe Lite features and functionality for release 8.0.3. 

 When upgrading your network, be sure to upgrade each product to its most current release in order to take advantage of the latest features, enhancements, and fixes.

Ribbon Product Releases Supporting Latest SBC SWe Lite Features

SBC 5000 Series
SBC 7000 Series
SBC SWe
SBC 1000/2000

06.00.00R000

06.00.00R000

06.00.00R000

8.0.3

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 8.0.3 Build 216 is a new release for the SBC SWe Lite product line. 

Required Software

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

Required Software

File
hash.txt
alarmcfg-release.8.0.3.build216.zip
mibs-release.8.0.3.build216.zip
radius-release.8.0.3.build216.zip
schema-release.8.0.3.build216.zip
SWeLite-KVM-release.8.0.3.build216.zip
SWeLite-VMWare-release.8.0.3.build216.zip
SWeLite-HyperV-release.8.0.3.build216.zip
SCOM_2012-release.8.0.3.build216.zip
SCOM_2007-release.8.0.3.build216.zip
 

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 Microsoft Hyper-V deployments only: Downgrading from Release 8.0 to an earlier release is not supported.

SBC SWe Lite is not supported on the Hypervisor platform VMware ESXi 5.5 running on Dell PowerEdge 740 hardware.

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.

Password Recovery for SBC SWe Lite

To recover a lost password:

  • First check with other members of your organization who have Administrator privileges and have them assist you.
  • If this is not possible, contact Ribbon.

 

Upgrade Notes

This section contain specific upgrade notes for customers planning to upgrade to SBC SWe Lite 8.0.3.

For SBC SWe Lite initially deployed via Azure Marketplace: The system is not automatically upgraded in the cloud; you must upgrade following the instructions below.

For SBC SWe Lite initially deployed via On Premises deployment (via Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM Hypervisor, or VMware ESXi):  Follow the instructions below for upgrading.

Warning: Before You Upgrade

Before you upgrade your SBC SWe Lite do the following:

  • Read these Upgrade Notes.
  • Make a backup of your current configuration.

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.

 

IMPORTANT
Note the presence of the License Version Attribute in the SBC SWe Lite Release 8.0.3 System Overview Display. For an 8.0.3-enabled SBC SWe Lite, take the following action:

SBC SWe Lite Upgrade Path

The following previously released version(s) of SBC SWe Lite can be upgraded to Release 8.0.3.

ATTENTION

This release includes all bug fixes implemented In the release which are documented in the Supported Upgrade Paths. To view bug fixes in previous releases, refer to the release notes(s) of interest from the SBC SWe Lite Documentation Home Page.



SBC Upgrade Paths

ReleaseUpgrade to 8.0.3
8.0.1(tick)
8.0.2(tick)

New Features

The following features are included in Release 8.0.3:

CHOR-2068 Added License Version

Ribbon SBC SWe Lite now offers License Format Version 3 as a license source. SBC SWe Lite License Format Version 2 will co-exist with SBC SWe Lite License Format Version 3 for Release 8.0.3. After June 30, 2020, you must upgrade to Release 8.0.3 (or later) AND request a re-build the license file to deprecate the embedded SBC SWe Lite License Format Version 2 acquired during initial purchase from Ribbon. For license guidance, contact Ribbon Support.

For detailed information, refer to:

IMPORTANT
Note the presence of the License Version Attribute in the SBC SWe Lite Release 8.0.3 System Overview Display. For an 8.0.3-enabled SBC SWe Lite, take the following action:

CHOR-3701 Update Azure Documentation for Reserving a VM

For the SBC SWe Lite, you can use Microsoft Azure to reserve a VM as a cost saving mechanism. You can purchase reserved instances for one or three years.

For detailed information, refer to:

CHOR-3740 Cloud-init Should Allow Changing Netconfig Password

For the SBC SWe Lite, you can use the cloud-init function to change the netconfig password. Configure netconfig_account in the user_data file to change the netconfig password.

For detailed information, refer to:

SYM-27456 E911 Support for Teams Direct Routing

The Ribbon SBC Edge can be configured to handle emergency calls from Microsoft Teams Direct Routing. This feature supports all providers that are supported by Microsoft Direct Routing E911 solution. Once the emergency call is received from Microsoft Teams Direct Routing, the SBC prioritizes the emergency call.

For detailed information, refer to:

SYM-22743 Support for Azure AD Integration

With the SBC Edge, you can configure Microsoft Azure AD to automatically route calls from a SIP Trunk or PSTN to Microsoft Teams Direct Routing at the same time user migrates to Microsoft Teams. In a network scenario, a call arrives from the carrier and the SBC Edge uses Azure AD information to detect if the called user had already been migrated to Microsoft Teams, and then routes the call.

For detailed information, refer to:

Resolved Issues

All resolved issues in SBC Edge 8.0.3 are included in SWe Release 8.0.3. For the list of resolved issues, refer to SBC Edge 1000/2000 8.0.3 Release Notes.

The following issues are resolved in Release 8.0.3:

Updates and Fixes

Issue IDProblem Description
CHOR-3816Update Trial License to Support Sessions with Partial Media Services (e.g., Teams Direct Routing)
CHOR-3811System overload detected
CHOR-3787Failed to connect to Watch service

Security Updates and Fixes

The following security updates and fixes in Release 8.0.3 are as follows:

Security Updates and Fixes in this Release

Issue IDProblem Description
CHOR-3589CVE-2019-12378 and CVE-2019-12381: Potential NULL dereference in ip_sockglue.c/ipv6_sockglue.c