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Offline Upgrade Through User Interface
HPE Aruba Networking Central On-Premises can be upgraded offline to the next version from user interface through the Versions page under Maintain > System Management.
For non FIPS Federal Information Processing Standards. FIPS validation is mandatory for federal government departments that collect, store, transfer, share, and disseminate sensitive data. users, you must first enable Airgap mode through Command Line Interface (CLI Command-Line Interface. A console interface with a command line shell that allows users to execute text input as commands and convert these commands to appropriate functions. ) to perform offline upgrade through the Versions page on the user interface.
Prerequisite
You must download the Upload Package to your local system from the asp site before starting the upgrade.
Initial Stage Upgrade Checker Workflow
This window is displayed when you log in to your HPE Aruba Networking Central On-Premises account within the deadline of the version upgrade (49 days from the date of version release). Based on the checker file, the following page is displayed:
Figure 1 Initial Upgrade
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Upgrade
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Status—Provides the status of the upgrade.
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Upload Upgrade File—Clicking this navigates you to the Upgrade dialog box where you can provide the following information to start upgrade process:
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Enter the Host name / IP address.
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Select the Protocol Type from the drop-down list, SFTP Secure File Transfer Protocol. SFTP is a network protocol that allows file access, file transfer, and file management functions over a secure connection. (Secure File Transfer Protocol ), or SCP Secure Copy Protocol. SCP is a network protocol that supports file transfers between hosts on a network. (Secure Copy Protocol).
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Copy and paste the file path for upgrade and signature file.
For offline upgrade from HPE Aruba Networking Central On-Premises 2.5.7.6 onwards, use apps_pkg file instead of upgrade_pkg file. If you are on any older release than 2.5.7.6, you must continue using apps_upgrade_pkg file only.
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Enter the username and password and click Upload.
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If there any error in the details provided on the Upgrade dialog box, Retry and Edit Server Details options are displayed so that you can restart the upload again by editing the details correctly. If the Upgrade fails after multiple retries, contact HPE Aruba Networking Central support representative. The following page is displayed:
Figure 2 Failed Upload
If the upload is successful and there is no error in the details provided, the following page is displayed:
Figure 3 Successful File Upload
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Version
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Installed Version —The version of the HPE Aruba Networking Central On-Premises currently installed.
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Available Version—Since the installed version is latest, the available version is displayed is NA.
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Upgrade
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Status—Provides the status and progress bar for file transfer, verification, extract, and upgrade.
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Upgrade Checker Workflow
Once the file upload is complete, you can now start the upgrade process to upgrade your HPE Aruba Networking Central On-Premises account to the latest version. The following page is displayed:
Figure 4 Upgrade
Click the Upgrade Now option to start the upgrade. In case you want to upload a new upgrade file, you can click Upload New Upgrade File option, to upload the upgrade package file. It also displays the status and progress bar for file transfer, verification, extract, and upgrade. When you click Upgrade Now, the upgrade readiness check will start running. Once the upgrade health readiness check is completed, the actual upgrade begins.
Figure 5 Pre-Upgrade Health Check
Upgrade Required (Force Upgrade) after Checker File Upload
This window is displayed when you log in to your HPE Aruba Networking Central On-Premises account after the deadline is missed. This window indicates that you have missed the upgrade deadline and an immediate upgrade is required. All the account GUI Graphical User Interface (GUI), is a type of UI enabling user interaction with electronic devices through symbols, graphical icons, and other visual metaphors instead of typed commands or text-based UIs. functionality is blocked till the HPE Aruba Networking Central On-Premises is upgraded to the latest version. To start updating, you must first upload the upgrade. Click to initiate the upgrade and enter all the required details on the Upgrade dialog box. For more information, see Upload Upgrade File—Clicking this navigates you to the Upgrade dialog box where you can provide the following information to start upgrade process:
Figure 6 Upgrade Required
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Current Version—Current running version.
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New Version—Next major available version.
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Status—Provides the status and progress bar for file transfer, verification, extract, and upgrade.
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Upload Upgrade File—Enables to upload the upgrade package files.
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Deadline—Displays the number of overdue days post deadlines.
Once the Checker file is extracted, the following page is displayed:
Figure 7 Upgrade after Checker File Extraction
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Current Version—Current running version.
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New Version—Next major available version.
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Status—Provides the status and progress bar for file transfer, verification, extract, and upgrade.
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Deadline—Displays the number of overdue days post deadline.
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Upload New Upgrade File—Enables to upload the upgrade package files.
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Upgrade Now—Allows you to initiate the upgrade process.
If there is any error in the details provided on the Upgrade dialog box, Retry and Edit Server Details options are displayed so that you can restart the upload again by editing the details correctly. If the Upgrade fails after multiple retries, contact HPE Aruba Networking Central support representative. The following page is displayed:
Figure 8 Upgrade Failed
After HPE Aruba Networking Central On-Premises upgrade is successfully completed, the following screen is displayed:
