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Apr 01, 2015

Help with updating firmware 11.4 to 11.6 LTM

Just looking for a comprehensive doc that details the scope and best practices for updating from 11.4 to 11.6 LTM. I have found a few out there but I am not feeling to confident in my findings. Id like a second set of eyes on this if anyone would like to help me out. A link would suffice. Thank You in advance!

 

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  • in principle it is quite simple

     

    • do license renew
    • upload version 11.6.0 and latest hotfix
    • install hotfix (it will take base image with it) in free slot
    • reboot in new slot

    if it fails, make qkview and reboot in old boot slow. google for your errors or create ticket at F5.

     

    that should be it in many cases. of course there might be issues so read release notes. for a cluster you have to think about units becoming active and such.

     

  • Step 1: Click on Software management Step 2: Select the Image List and then Click on the Import. 3 Browse the F5 base ISO image and click on import. Step 4: Post import the ISO image select the new F5 ISO image and click on install. Step 5: Select the installation disk (where you want to install the new image) and Volume set name . Step 6: Click on install and wait till installation complete. Step 7: Post ISO installation selete the Boot Location Step 8: Select the Install Configuration “Yes” and Source volume (Running boot location) Step 9: Click on Activate. Step 9: Click on “ok” to proceed. Note: Device will be rebooted automatically and it will take 15 to 20m (depend upon configuration) to activate the new ISO version.