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Ribbon SBC SWe Lite Release 8.1.6 build 245
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).
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The License Format Version 2 is obsolete as of the SBC SWe Lite Release 8.0.4 and later 8.0.x releases, and Release 8.1.5 and later (refer to the License Types - Availability table).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 (see the Working with Licenses warning).
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
To view/download Ribbon announcements, do the following:
- Log on to the Ribbon Support Portal (https://ribboncommunications.com/services/ribbon-support-portal-login).
- 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 8.1.6
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 | 8.1.0 |
About the SBC SWe Lite Platform
The SBC SWe Lite is a virtualized, enterprise SBC designed for small- and mid-sized businesses. The SBC 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 8.1.6 Build 245 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-release8.1.6.build245.txt |
| alarmcfg-release.8.1.6.build245.zip |
| mibs-release.8.1.6.build245.zip |
| radius-release.8.1.6.build245.zip |
| schema-release.8.1.6.build245.zip |
| SWeLite-KVM-release.8.1.6.build245.zip |
| SWeLite-VMWare-release.8.1.6.build245.zip |
| SWeLite-HyperV-release.8.1.6.build245.zip |
| SCOM_2012-release.8.1.6.build245.zip |
| SCOM_2007-release.8.1.6.build245.zip |
How to Verify Currently Installed Software Versions
After the software is downloaded and installed, use the WebUI to verify the currently installed software versions.
- Open the WebUI and the click the System tab.
- On the System page, click the Overview tab to view the the software version.
Installation Notes
SBC SWe Lite is not supported on the Hypervisor platform VMware ESXi 5.5 running on Dell PowerEdge 740 hardware.
For detailed information on installing SBC SWe Lite, refer to Installing and Upgrading SBC 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 8.1.6.
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.
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 (refer to Viewing the Software Version and Hardware ID). Perform the following based on your Software Version:
- If your Software Version is 8.1.5 (or later) or 8.0.4 (or a later 8.0.x release), upgrade the SBC SWe Lite 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 SBC SWe Lite 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 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.
- Upgrade the SBC SWe Lite to your desired software release version.
- Contact Ribbon Support for a courtesy (free of charge) feature equivalent to the SBC SWe Lite License Format Version 3.
- If your Software Version is 8.0.2 or earlier, your License Format Version is 2. Contact Ribbon Support for software upgrade instructions.
SBC SWe Lite Upgrade Path
The following previously released version(s) of SBC SWe Lite can be upgraded to Release 8.1.6: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 SWe Lite Upgrade Path
| Release | Upgrade to 8.1.6 |
|---|---|
| 8.0.0 |  |
| 8.1.0 | |
Change VM Size Following Upgrade
The F1s, F2s, & F4s VMs are no longer supported for SBC SWe Lite deployments in Azure. As such, please update your SBC SWe Lite deployment in Azure to any currently supported VM. For more information, refer to Virtual Machine Requirements - Microsoft Azure or contact your Ribbon sales representative.
Following an upgrade from SBC SWe Lite 8.0.x to SBC SWe Lite 8.1.0 and later, you must change the VM size to an SBC SWe Lite 8.1.0 and later supported VM according to the matrix below. For detailed information on changing the VM size, refer to Changing vCPU and Increasing Memory/VM Size.
VM Size Matrix For Upgrade
| Release 8.0.x VM Size | Change to 8.1.0 and later VM Size |
|---|---|
| B1ms | B1ms |
| F1s | DS1_v2 |
| F2s | DS3_v2 |
| F4s | DS3_v2 |
Downgrade Notes
Downgrade Release 8.1.6 or Later to a Previous Release - Guidelines
For downgrading the SBC SWe Lite 8.1.6 or later to a previous release: A downgrade protection recovery partition has been included in Release 8.1.6 and later to simplify the booting process. As a result, you must downgrade 8.1.6 and later to a minimum downgrade release listed below:
| Current Release | Minimum Downgrade Release Allowed |
|---|---|
| 8.0.5* and later | 8.0.5 |
| 8.1.6* and later | 8.1.6 or 8.0.5 |
*Not supported in AWS.
Resolved Issues
All resolved issues in SBC Edge 8.1.5 are included in SBC SWe Release 8.1.6. For the list of resolved issues, refer to SBC SWe Lite 8.1.5 Release Notes.
Known Issues
The following known issues exist in this release:
Known Issues
| Issue ID | Problem Description | Impact/Workaround |
|---|---|---|
| CHOR-5062 | Interoperability issue between SBC SWe Lite and Teams: The TEAMS client (in the private IP network) fails to negotiate the private ICE candidates while trying to retrieve the parked call. | SBC SWe Lite uses the public IP to pick up the call. The call will be restored successfully for existing media bypass scenarios. |
New Features in This Release
The following features are included in Release 8.1.6
CHOR-5259 Allow Downgrade from 9.0 to 8.1.x and 8.0.x
A downgrade protection recovery partition has been included in Release 8.1.6 and later to simplify the booting process.
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