Upgrade the VE6120/VE6125 Software

About this task

If you are not installing the latest the ExtremeCloud IQ Controller release, you need to upgrade the VE6120/VE6125 software to the latest patch release.

Procedure

  1. Go to the Extreme Networks Support site and download the most recent the ExtremeCloud IQ Controller the software patch.
  2. Log in to the virtual appliance using the admin user and password that you configured in the Set up the VE6120/VE6125 Appliance Using the Basic Configuration Wizard section.
  3. Go to Administration > System.
    The System screen is displayed.
  4. Select Software Upgrade tab. Navigate to the Upgrade section.
  5. To add the image file, select the Plus icon.
    Click to expand in new window
    Upgrade Section
    Upgrade Section
    The Copy Upgrade Image window is displayed.
  6. From the Upload Method drop-down, select Local or FTP or SCP.
    Image Type
    Indicates the type of image file used. Valid values are:
    • Upgrade
    • Backup
    Destination
    Destination of the uploaded image file:
    • Local
    • Flash (The Flash drive must be mounted.)
    Upload Method
    Method used to upload image file to appliance. Valid values are:
    • HTTP — Indicates to upload from a local workstation.
    • FTP — Indicates to upload from the corresponding server.
    • SCP — Indicates to upload from the corresponding server.

    When the Upload Method is FTP or SCP, configure the server properties.

    Copy Image from Local Drive
    When the Upload Method is HTTP, drag image onto ExtremeCloud IQ Controller or select field to navigate to local file directory.
    Select Image
    Due to a storage space limitation, ExtremeCloud IQ Controller limits the number of locally available upgrade images. If necessary, you can delete an older image before you upgrade to the latest image. To delete an image from ExtremeCloud IQ Controller, from the Select Image field, select an image and select Trash can icon.

What to do next

For more information about the Software Upgrade options, see the ExtremeCloud IQ Controller User Guide.