The page provides an overview of the latest firmware version supported on the device, details of the device, and the option to upgrade the device.
Viewing Firmware Details
To view the firmware details for devices provisioned in Aruba Central:
1. In the app, select one of the following options:
To select a group in the filter, set the filter to one of the options under . For all devices, set the filter to . The dashboard context for the selected filter is displayed.
To select a device in the filter:
a. Set the filter to .
b. Under , click , and then click , , or . A list of devices is displayed.
c. Click a device listed under . The dashboard context for the device is displayed.
2. Under , click . The dashboard displays the following information:
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Allows you to set firmware compliance for devices within a group. Click to view a list of supported firmware versions for each device in a group in the page.
: To ensure firmware version compliance, complete the following parameters in the page: —Select the group for which the compliance must be set. Select the specific group to set compliance at group level. —Select the firmware version number from the drop-down list to which the compliance is required to be set. Select to clear the compliance. —Select any one of the following upgrade type: —Recommended for operations during maintenance windows. —Recommended for operations during working hours. —Select one of the following radio buttons to specify if the compliance must be carried out immediately or at a later date and time. —To set the compliance to be carried out immediately. —To set at the later date and time. Click button to save the firmware compliance with the above settings. : To ensure firmware version compliance, complete the following parameters in the page: —Select the group for which the compliance must be set. Select the specific group to set compliance at group level. —Select the Aruba Switch firmware version number from the drop-down list to which the compliance is required to be set. —Select the Aruba CX switch version number from the drop-down list to which the compliance is required to be set. —Select this check box to reboot Aruba Central automatically after the build is downloaded on the device. On reboot, the new build is installed on the device. —Select one of the following radio buttons to specify if the compliance must be carried out immediately or at a later date and time. —To set the compliance to be carried out immediately. —To set at the later date and time. Click button to save the firmware compliance with the above settings. Aruba Central lists all available Aruba CX switches software versions. Select the software version that is applicable to the Aruba CX switch to which compliance is required to be set. For example, version 10.04.0020 is not applicable to Aruba CX 6200 and 6400 switch series. : To ensure firmware version compliance, complete the following parameters in the page: —Select the group for which the compliance must be set. Select the specific group to set compliance at group level. —Select the firmware version number from the drop-down list to which the compliance is required to be set. Select to clear the compliance. —Select this check box to reboot Aruba Central automatically after the build is downloaded on the device. On reboot, the new build is installed on the device. —Select one of the following radio buttons to specify if the compliance must be carried out immediately or at a later date and time. —To set the compliance to be carried out immediately. —To set at the later date and time. Click button to save the firmware compliance with the above settings. : To ensure firmware version compliance, complete the following parameters in the page: —Select the group for which the compliance must be set. Select the specific group to set compliance at group level. —Select the firmware version number from the drop-down list to which the compliance is required to be set. Select to clear the compliance. —Select this check box to reboot Aruba Central automatically after the build is downloaded on the device. On reboot, the new build is installed on the device. —Select one of the following radio buttons to specify if the compliance must be carried out immediately or at a later date and time. —To set the compliance to be carried out immediately. —To set at the later date and time. Click button to save the firmware compliance with the above settings. |
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Allows you to simultaneously upgrade firmware for all devices. Click to view a list of supported firmware versions for each device. : Click and complete the following parameters in the page: —Select the firmware version number from the drop-down list to which the compliance is required to be set. Select for none of the firmware versions. —Select one of the following radio buttons to specify if the compliance must be carried out immediately or at a later date and time. —To set the compliance to be carried out immediately. —To set at the later date and time. —Click this button to start the upgrade with the above settings. —Click this button to cancel the upgrade. : Click and complete the following parameters in the page: —Select the Aruba Switch firmware version number from the drop-down list to which the compliance is required to be set. —Select the Aruba CX switch firmware version number from the drop-down list to which the compliance is required to be set. —Select this check box to reboot Aruba Central automatically after the build is downloaded on the device. On reboot, the new build is installed on the device. —Select one of the following radio buttons to specify if the compliance must be carried out immediately or at a later date and time. —To set the compliance to be carried out immediately. —To set at the later date and time. —Click this button to start the upgrade with the above settings. —Click this button to cancel the upgrade. : Click on the respective controller mode tab and click and complete the following parameters in the page: —Select the firmware version number from the drop-down list to which the compliance is required to be set. —Select this check box to reboot Aruba Central automatically after the build is downloaded on the device. On reboot, the new build is installed on the device. —Select one of the following radio buttons to specify if the compliance must be carried out immediately or at a later date and time. —To set the compliance to be carried out immediately. —To set at the later date and time. —Click this button to start the upgrade with the above settings. —Click this button to cancel the upgrade. |
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Allows you to define a filter criterion for searching devices based on the following properties: Common to all devices—Name, Firmware Version, Recommended Version and Upgrade Status of the device. Specific to switches and controllers—MACMedia Access Control. A MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications on a network. address and Model. |
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Displays the following information: —Name of the AP. Clicking on the AP name opens a window with connected APs and allows you to select and view the device page. For more information, see Wireless Client Details . —Number of APs associated to VC. —The current firmware version running on the AP. —The version to which the AP is recommended for upgrade. —Filters the device list based on any of the following firmware upgrade status:
—Status of the firmware compliance setting. The value displayed in this column is either , , , or . The displays the date and time that is set in the Setting page. Clicking on the device name and APs from the and columns, opens a window with connected APs and allows you to select and view the device page. For more information, see Wireless Client Details . |
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Displays the following details about Aruba switches managed through Aruba Central: —Host name of the switch. —Displays the following types of switches: AOS-S CX This information is only available for Aruba switch and Aruba CX switches. —MAC address of the switch. —Hardware model of the switch. —The current firmware version running on the switch. —The version to which the switch is recommended for upgrade. —Filters the device list based on any of the following firmware upgrade status:
—Status of the firmware compliance setting. The value displayed in this column is either , , , or . The displays the date and time that is set in the Setting page. The tab is only available for accounts with MAS switches. The tab displays details of both Aruba switch and Aruba CX switches. |
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Allows you to upload the software image for multiple devices. |
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Allows you to continue with firmware upgrade. |
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Cancels a scheduled upgrade. |
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Cancels a scheduled upgrade for all devices. |
icon enables you to customize the table columns or set it to the default view.Uploading a Software Image
To upload a software image for the device:
1. In the app, set the filter to .
2. Under , click > .
3. Select the device from the Device list drop-down for which you want to upload the software image.
4. Click option to browse to your local directory and select the software image.
5. Click .
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Aruba Central supports only .swi file type for uploading Aruba Switch and Aruba CX switches software image. |
Upgrading a Device
Aruba Central (on-premises) allows you to upgrade a single device or multiple devices in the following ways:
1. To upgrade a single device, complete the following steps:
a. In the app, set the filter to .
b. Under , click , and then click , , or . A list of devices is displayed.
c. Click a device listed under . The dashboard context for the device is displayed.
d. Under , click .
The firmware dashboard for the selected device is displayed.
e. Select the device and click icon at the bottom of the page or hover over the device and click the icon against the device row.
2. To upgrade multiple devices, complete the following steps:
a. In the app, set the filter to one of the options under . For all devices, set the filter to . The dashboard context for the selected filter is displayed.
b. Under , click
c. From the device list, select one or several devices to upgrade.
d. Click icon at the bottom of the page or hovering over one of the selected device and click the icon against the device row. To upgrade all the devices, click option next to .
3. The pop-up window opens.
4. Select a firmware version. You can either select a recommended version or manually choose a specific firmware version.
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To obtain custom build details, contact Aruba Central Technical Support. |
5. Select if you want Aruba Central to automatically reboot after device upgrade.
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The option is available for Mobility Access Switches, Aruba Switch, Aruba CX switches, and Controllers. |
6. Specify if the upgrade must be carried out immediately or at a later date and time.
7. Click . The device downloads the image from the server, saves it to flash, and reboots. Depending on the progress and success of the upgrade, one of the following messages is displayed:
—While image upgrade is in progress.
—When the upgrade fails.
8. If the upgrade fails, retry upgrading your device.
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After upgrading a switch, click . |
Setting Firmware Compliance For Access Points
Aruba Central allows you to run a firmware compliance check and force firmware upgrade for all APs in a group. To force a specific firmware version for all APs in a group, complete the following steps:
1. In the dashboard, under , click .
The tab is selected by default.
2. Verify the firmware upgrade status for all APs.
3. Click at the top right. The window opens.
4. In the drop-down list, select a single group, multiple, or All Groups.
5. Select a firmware version from the drop-down list.
6. In the , select one of the following options:
7. Select if you want Aruba Central to automatically reboot the device after a successful device upgrade.
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The option is available for Mobility Access Switches, Aruba Switch, Aruba CX switches, and Controllers. |
8. Select one of the following as required:
Select to set the compliance to be carried out immediately.
Select to set the compliance at the later date and time.
9. Click . Aruba Central initiates a firmware upgrade operation only for the devices that support the selected firmware version. If any of selected devices do not support the firmware version selected for the upgrade, a list of unsupported devices is displayed.
Setting Firmware Compliance For Switches
To force a specific firmware version for all MAS switches in a group, complete the following steps:
1. In the dashboard, under , click > tab.
2. Verify the firmware upgrade status for all MAS switches.
3. Click at the top right. The window opens.
4. In the drop-down list, select a single group, multiple, or All Groups.
5. Select a firmware version from the drop-down list.
6. Select if you want Aruba Central to automatically reboot the device after a successful device upgrade.
7. Select one of the following as required:
Select to set the compliance to be carried out immediately.
Select to set the compliance at the later date and time.
8. Click . Aruba Central initiates a firmware upgrade operation only for the devices that support the selected firmware version. If any of selected devices do not support the firmware version selected for the upgrade, a list of unsupported devices is displayed.
To force a specific firmware version for all Aruba switches in a group, complete the following steps:
1. In the dashboard, under , click > tab.
2. Verify the firmware upgrade status for all switches.
3. Click at the top right. The window opens.
4. In the drop-down list, select a single group, multiple, or All Groups.
5. Select a Aruba Switch firmware version from the drop-down list.
6. Select a Aruba CX switch firmware version from the drop-down list.
7. Select if you want Aruba Central to automatically reboot the device after a successful device upgrade.
8. Select one of the following as required:
Select to set the compliance to be carried out immediately.
Select to set the compliance at the later date and time.
9. Click . Aruba Central initiates a firmware upgrade operation only for the devices that support the selected firmware version. If any of selected devices do not support the firmware version selected for the upgrade, a list of unsupported devices is displayed.
Setting Firmware Compliance For Controllers in Standalone Mode
To force a specific firmware version for all controllers in standalone mode, complete the following steps:
1. In the dashboard, under , click > > tab. All the controllers with standalone mode is displayed.
2. Verify the firmware upgrade status for all controllers.
3. Click at the top right. The window opens.
4. In the drop-down list, select a single group, multiple, or All Groups.
5. Select a firmware version from the drop-down list.
6. Select if you want Aruba Central to automatically reboot the device after a successful device upgrade.
7. Select one of the following as required:
Select to set the compliance to be carried out immediately.
Select to set the compliance at the later date and time.
8. Click . Aruba Central initiates a firmware upgrade operation only for the devices that support the selected firmware version. If any of selected devices do not support the firmware version selected for the upgrade, a list of unsupported devices is displayed.
Setting Firmware Compliance For Controllers in Cluster Mode
To force a specific firmware version for all controllers in cluster mode, complete the following steps:
1. In the dashboard, under , click > > tab. All the controllers with standalone mode is displayed.
2. Verify the firmware upgrade status for all controllers.
3. Click at the top right. The window opens.
4. In the drop-down list, select a single group, multiple, or All Groups.
5. Select a firmware version from the drop-down list.
6. Select if you want Aruba Central to automatically reboot the device after a successful device upgrade.
7. Select one of the following as required:
Select to set the compliance to be carried out immediately.
Select to set the compliance at the later date and time.
8. Click . Aruba Central initiates a firmware upgrade operation only for the devices that support the selected firmware version. If any of selected devices do not support the firmware version selected for the upgrade, a list of unsupported devices is displayed.
