Setting Firmware Compliance For Controllers

To force a specific firmware version for all controllers in standalone mode, complete the following steps:

1. In the Global dashboard, under Maintain, click Firmware > Controllers tab.
   All the controllers with standalone mode is displayed.
   
2. Verify the firmware upgrade status for all controllers.
3. Click Set Compliance at the top right and turn on the toggle switch to enable the Manage Firmware Compliance window.
4. In the Groups drop-down list, select a single group, multiple, or All Groups.
5. Select a firmware version from the Firmware Version drop-down list.
6. Select Auto Reboot if you want Aruba Central to automatically reboot the device after a successful device upgrade.
7. Select one of the following as required:
   • Select Now to set the compliance to be carried out immediately.
   • Select Later Date to set the compliance at the later date and time.
8. Click Save and Upgrade. 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.

   The following image displays the Manage Firmware Compliance window for controllers in standalone mode:

   

To force a specific firmware version for all controllers in cluster mode, complete the following steps:

1. In the Global dashboard, under Maintain, click Firmware > Controllers tab.
   All the controllers with cluster mode is displayed.
   
2. Verify the firmware upgrade status for all controllers.
3. Click Set Compliance at the top right and turn on the toggle switch to enable the Manage Firmware Compliance window.
4. In the Groups drop-down list, select a single group, multiple, or All Groups.
5. Select a firmware version from the Firmware Version drop-down list.
6. Select Auto Reboot if you want Aruba Central to automatically reboot the device after a successful device upgrade.
7. Select one of the following as required:
   • Select Now to set the compliance to be carried out immediately.
   • Select Later Date to set the compliance at the later date and time.
8. Click Save and Upgrade. 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.