Command Line: Upgrading the RAPTOR using a USB

This section will document how to upgrade the firmware on the RAPTOR. This process takes approximately 5 minutes to execute.

To perform the tasks in this section, you will have already logged into the RAPTOR via an SSH connection or through the console port. For all upgrades it is recommended that user’s backup their current running configuration prior to commencing the upgrade process.

Valid Upgrade Paths

Table 1. Upgrade Paths
Initial Running Version Destination Version Notes
1.2.23B4 1.3.25  
1.2.23B3 1.3.25  
1.3.04 1.3.25  
1.3.06 1.3.25  
1.3.xx 1.5.13  
1.3.xx 1.6.03  
1.5.xx 1.6.03  
1.5.xx 1.7.08  
1.6.xx 1.7.08  
1.6.xx 1.8.07  
1.7.xx 1.8.07  
1.7.xx 1.9.07  
1.8.xx 1.9.07  
1.8.xx 1.10.06  
1.9.xx 1.10.06  
1.9.xx 1.11.06  
1.10.xx 1.11.06  
1.10.xx 1.12.05  
1.11.xx 1.12.05  
1.11.06 1.13.05  
1.12.05 1.13.05  
1.12.05 1.14.10  
1.13.05 1.14.10  
1.13.05 1.15.13  
1.14.10 1.15.13  
Note:

Downgrades to an earlier release are not supported.

If the release that your device is running is not listed in the Supported Upgrade Paths table, it is recommended that the iS5Com support team is contacted for more detailed instructions.

  1. Optionally, you may choose to upgrade the RAPTOR firmware.
    1. Rename the upgrade software file to “firmware-upgrade.tgz” and copy the file to the USB stick.
    2. Insert USB stick into front panel USB connector.
    3. Type the following:

      iS5Comm# firmware upgrade usb firmware_upgrade.tgz

    The upgrade process will begin, text similar the following will begin scrolling on the terminal:



  2. Allow the RAPTOR to reboot, the U-Boot menu will appear. Do not interact with it.

    Do not interact with this menu and the boot process will proceed automatically.



    The clock will expire and the upgrade will proceed without user intervention.

    The upgrade process will terminate at a user prompt.

  3. If you are upgrading the RAPTOR from release 1.13.05 or 1.12.05 then you may have to perform these additional steps.
    1. Login to the RAPTOR and type the following:

      iS5Comm# configure terminal

      The prompt will appear as follows:

      iS5Comm(config)#

    2. If IGMP was configured on your RAPTOR before the upgrade, please type the following:

      iS5Comm(config)# set ip igmp enable

      IGMP will once again be enabled.

    3. If your switch had PIM configured prior to the upgrade please perform the following tasks.

      iS5Comm(config)# ip pim component 1

      iS5Comm(pim-comp)# rp-canadidate rp-address <group address> <group mask> <Ip address> [Priority ,0-255>]

      rp-candidate rp-address 239.1.1.1 255.255.255.255 7.7.7.7 5

      iS5Comm(pim-comp)# exit

      Repeat step c for other PIM components you have configured on your switch.

    4. Save your configuration

      iS5Comm(config)# exit

      iS5Comm# write startup-configuration

      The configuration changes have now been saved.

The RAPTOR has been upgraded and users may now login to it.