To download and install the RLM firmware, complete the following steps.
| Step | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Log in to the RLM by entering the following command at the
administration host:
ssh naroot@RLM_IP_address Note: You will need to provide the "root" password for your appliance. Result: This brings you to the RLM appliance_name prompt, where appliance_name is the name you assigned to your appliance. |
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| 2 | Verify that the current RLM firmware version is older than
the one you are planning to download and install by entering the following
command at the RLM prompt:
RLM appliance_name> version You will get the following system messages: Booted primary firmware version |
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If the RLM primary firmware version is... |
Then... | |
| Older than the version identified in these instructions | Go to Step 3. | |
| The same as the version identified in these instructions | You have the current firmware and you do not need to proceed any further. | |
| 3 | Click on RLM_FW.tar.gz (md5sum = 8802b21bc3a608cebbea446d1ed23215) to download the file from this NOW site to your web server and save the file as RLM_FW.tar.gz. | |
| 4 | At the RLM prompt, enter the following command and path to
download the latest RLM firmware version:
RLM appliance_name> rlm update http://web_server_ip_address/path/RLM_FW.tar.gz web_server_ip_address is the IP address of the web server on a network accessible to your appliance. You will get the following system messages: Downloading package... |
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| 5 | The RLM must be rebooted for the new firmware to take effect.
Enter the following command when prompted:
RLM appliance_name> rlm reboot Note: This will disconnect your session to the RLM. | |
| 6 | Wait for 60 seconds to allow the RLM to reboot. |
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| 7 | Log in to the RLM by entering the following command at the
administration host:
ssh naroot@RLM_IP_address |
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| 8 | Verify that the RLM has the new primary firmware version and
that it booted from the primary image by entering the following command
at the RLM prompt:
RLM appliance_name> version You will get the following system messages: Booted backup firmware version |
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If the RLM... |
Then... | |
| Booted from the primary image, you will get the following system messages:
Booted primary firmware version |
The firmware update process is complete. | |
| Booted from the backup image, you will get the following system messages:
Booted backup firmware version |
Go to Step 9. | |
| 9 | Connect to your appliance console by entering the following command: RLM appliance_name> system console Result: This brings you to the appliance_name prompt, where appliance_name is the name you assigned to your appliance. |
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| 10 | Enter the following command to boot the RLM from the primary image: appliance_name> rlm reboot |
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| 11 | When you get the following system message: NOTE : If your console connection is through the RLM,it will be disconnected Do you want to reboot the RLM now? (y/n) :? Enter y to continue. Result: The RLM is rebooted. |
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| 12 | Wait for 60 seconds to allow the RLM to reboot. |
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| 13 | Log in to the RLM by entering the following command at the
administration host:
ssh naroot@RLM_IP_address |
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| 14 | Verify that the RLM booted from the primary image by entering
the following command at the RLM prompt:
RLM appliance_name> version You will get the following system messages: Booted primary firmware version The firmware update process is complete. |
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Part number: 215-04572+A0
February 2009
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