Switch Administration Guide

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Firmware and Settings

The Switch maintains two versions of the firmware image in its permanent storage. One image is the active image, and the second image is the backup image. The Switch boots and runs from the active image. If the active image is corrupt, the system automatically boots from the backup image.

Current FW Version Displays current firmware version.

Upgrade Method

Upgrade the Switch Firmware using the following methods:

  • Upload File
  • SonicWall Cloud server
Upload File If you select Upload File, then browse to the folder to select the firmware to upload and upgrade process.

Available Firmware

If you select SonicWall Cloud server, then select the available firmware in the Switch for upgrade process.

Partition

A Partition is a section of a device's memory that enables the simultaneous storage of multiple firmware versions. This acts as a fail safe, allowing to revert to an older version if a firmware upgrade fails.

The Switch has two firmware versions in storage; an active image and a backup image. The Switch runs from the active image, and if that image is corrupt, it automatically boots from the backup.

  • Partition 1(Active)- This displays the image which is currently active.
  • Partition 2(Backup)- This displays the backup image.
Boot with

The Switch reboots after you select the partition. Choose the type of boot option.

  • Boot with Factory Default- Resetting the switch to factory default will completely erase all configurations, including network settings, VLANs, security policies, and user accounts, returning them to the original factory values.

  • Boot with Current Configuration- Reboot with the current configuration to maintain active settings, enabling firmware upgrades without losing network configurations.
Current Active Partition Displays the partition which is currently active.
Change Active Partition To change the active partition to the other one. Switch reboots post this action.
Settings

Export and import the Switch Firmware configuration file using the following methods:

  • Export- Export your complete set of configuration data to a local machine as .cfg file. For example, the downloaded file name is SWS14-24FPOE_v1.2.1.X-X.cfg

  • Import- Import the configuration data from a local machine as .cfg file into your appliance.

Click Apply to save the changes on this page.