Cisco Cisco TelePresence MCU 4510 Release Notes
Interoperability
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Upgrading to 4.5
Prerequisites
The software upgrade process requires a hardware restart. Schedule a downtime window and notify users of when
the service will be unavailable. The duration of an upgrade can be up to 25 minutes.
the service will be unavailable. The duration of an upgrade can be up to 25 minutes.
Have the following available and complete the backup processes described before you proceed to upgrade the
software:
software:
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New software package.
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Current software image file (in case you need to reverse the upgrade).
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Back up of the configuration (the configuration.xml file).
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You will require the administrator user name and password for the configuration backup file if you ever need to
use the backup. If you attempt to downgrade / restore the software and you cannot load an appropriate
configuration file, you may be unable to log in to the device.
use the backup. If you attempt to downgrade / restore the software and you cannot load an appropriate
configuration file, you may be unable to log in to the device.
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If using Call Detail Records (CDRs), or any other logs, for billing, auditing or other purposes, you must
download and save your logged data. When the device reboots as part of the upgrade, all existing CDRs will
be deleted.
download and save your logged data. When the device reboots as part of the upgrade, all existing CDRs will
be deleted.
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Administrative access to all units to be upgraded.
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The model numbers and serial numbers of your devices in case you need to contact Cisco Technical Support.
Caution:
Make sure that all the backup processes described in this section have been completed before you start the
upgrade. Failure to do so could result in data loss.
Caution:
If you are upgrading a cluster you must upgrade all blades in the cluster to the same software version.
Backup Configuration Instructions
Using a Web Browser
1.
In a web browser, navigate to the web interface of the device.
2.
Sign in as an administrator.
3.
Go to Settings > Upgrade.
4.
In the Backup and restore area, click Save backup file.
5.
Copy the resulting configuration.xml file to a secure location.
CAUTION:
You must remember the administrator user name and password for the configuration backup file in case
you ever need to use the backup.
Upgrade Instructions
Using a Web Browser
1.
Unzip the image file locally.
2.
In a web browser, navigate to the web interface of the device.
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