Upgrading Gateway Firmware Images Using ICPAM

Gateways must have the same firmware version as the ICPAM appliance server software. This includes the major version, minor version, maintenance version, and the build number. If any difference in versions exists between the gateway and the appliance, then only a restricted set of operations (such as image upgrade) can be performed.

For example, if the ICPAM appliance is upgraded to Release 2.1, then all gateways must also be upgraded to firmware Release 2.1. If the firmware release is different than the ICPAM appliance release, the gateway will not operate and the gateway status in the ICPAM Hardware - Tree module will be Mismatch.

To ensure the gateway firmware is the same release as the ICPAM appliance software version, complete the instructions in this section. You can upgrade all the gateways at the same time, or one gateway at a time.

Firmware images must be located on a TFTP server (such as the built-in ICPAM TFTP server). The firmware image file is then copied to the gateway from the TFTP server. Because gateways can store more than one firmware image, you must define which image is the active image, and then reset the gateway. When the module resets, the new firmware image is called the running image.

Tip    • To upgrade the firmware, activate a higher number release. To downgrade, activate a lower number release.
 • You can also upgrade firmware using a PC directly connected to a gateway. See the Cisco Physical Access Gateway User Guide or the ICPAM Installation Guide for more information.

This section includes the following information:

·         Uploading Firmware Images to a TFTP Server

·         Updating the Firmware on All Gateways

·         Updating the Firmware on Individual Gateways

 

See also:

Upgrading and Configuring Gateways