Meru Technical Note - Is it necessary to stop N+1 while upgrading the controller?
Description
Scope
Solution
Yes, you will not be able to upgrade the slave controller if it is in a Passive Slave mode. The steps are as follows:
Is it necessary to stop N+1 while upgrading the controller?
Scope
KB ARTICLE TYPE: Troubleshooting
RELATED PRODUCTS: Controller
RELATED SOFTWARE VERSIONS: N/A
KEYWORDS: controller, N+1, slave, master
Solution
Yes, you will not be able to upgrade the slave controller if it is in a Passive Slave mode. The steps are as follows:
1. Stop N+1 on the slave unit
2. Stop N+1 on the Master unit
3. Upgrade the slave unit
4. Upgrade the Master unit
5. Enable N+1 on the Master unit
6. Enable N+1 on the Slave unit
For more detail please read the release note for each release.
