Upgrading satellite software

About this task

This procedure describes how to change or upgrade the satellite software.

Procedure

Copy the new satellite software images to a local compact flash card. It is recommended that the new image files be placed in a different directory.
Although you can store the satellite software on a remote server and use a URL to reference the remote location, it is recommended that the primary image location is locally accessible.
Create a new software repository using a new name and at least a primary-location for the 7210 SAS-Sx image.
Modify the satellite configuration such that the software-repository parameter references the newly created software repository.

Use the following CLI context:

config>system>satellite>eth-sat sat-id

or

config>system>satellite>tdm-sat sat-id
Reboot the satellite to load the new software. Depending on whether a firmware update is needed, perform one of the following steps to reboot the satellite.
- If a satellite firmware update is not required:
  1. The satellite loads the new software the next time it reboots.
  2. You can reset the satellite with the following administrative commands, if required:
    
    admin satellite eth-sat sat-id reboot [now]
    
    or
    
    admin satellite tdm-sat sat-id reboot [now]
- If a satellite firmware update is required:
  1. To continue the upgrade to the 7210 firmware image, enter one of the following commands and allow it to execute completely:
    
    admin satellite eth-sat sat-id sync-boot-env
    
    or
    
    admin satellite tdm-sat sat-id sync-boot-env
  2. Reboot the satellite using the upgrade keyword to update the firmware image.
    
    The upgrade keyword causes the 7210 SAS-Sx to upgrade the included firmware images. This process takes longer than a normal reboot. Use one of the following commands:
    
    admin satellite eth-sat sat-id reboot upgrade now
    
    or
    
    admin satellite tdm-sat sat-id reboot upgrade now