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SP_SINGH_279526
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Mar 15, 2017

Software Upgrade Process (Viprion & vCMP)

Hi,

 

I have one Basic query. In Client network, we have Viprion (model 2400) with 2 Blade (model 2150). On each viprion , there are 5 vCMP created on both blades. We need to upgrade the IOS/Software from 11.x to latest version.

 

My Query is

 

Do we need to upgrade viprion only ? in this case all the vCMP gets upgrades? or

 

Do we need to upgrade individual vCMP on viprion ? or

 

Do we need to upgrade module/Blade wise ?

 

thanks in advance.

 

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  • Samir_Jha_52506's avatar
    Samir_Jha_52506
    Mar 15, 2017

    You need to upgrade both Viprion chesis n vcmp guest also. F5 v11.3 onwards you can directly upgrade guest n later update Viprion chesis.

     

    I will recommend you to 1st upgrade Viprion chesis then vcmp guest because in Viprion chesis you need to re- licence Viprion before upgrade guest.

     

  • Samir_Jha_52506's avatar
    Samir_Jha_52506
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    Mar 15, 2017

    You need to upgrade both Viprion chesis n vcmp guest also. F5 v11.3 onwards you can directly upgrade guest n later update Viprion chesis.

     

    I will recommend you to 1st upgrade Viprion chesis then vcmp guest because in Viprion chesis you need to re- licence Viprion before upgrade guest.

     

    • Snl's avatar
      Snl
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      Mar 15, 2017

      I am having similar requirement for upgrade the F5 5250V ( ACTIVE/STANDBY)

       

      is it better to upgrade the host first then guest , what is the best practice here

       

      any advise appreciated

       

    • Samir_Jha_52506's avatar
      Samir_Jha_52506
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      Mar 15, 2017

      It's up to you but F5 recommedation is to upgrade 1st host then guest.