Uploading Instance Firmware - SonicWALL SonicOSX 7 Getting Started Manual

Uploading Instance Firmware

The firmware for launching the instances has to be pre-loaded using the RI. On the DEVICE | Multi-
Instance > Firmware page upload the ACI file as shown.
UPLOADING INSTANCE FIRMWARE
After the file is uploaded, the firmware appears as a choice in the Add/Edit Instance dialog.
NOTE: The instance firmware is not the same as the root firewall firmware. This instance firmware is
exclusive to instances only.
After the upload is successful, the installation takes about two ~ five minutes. You should wait until the
Status column appears Inactive in the Instance firmware page.
The steps for upgrading firmware for an instance are:
To Upgrade Instance Firmware:
1. Upload the firmware as described previously.
2. Stop the instance.
3. Use the edit process to select new firmware.
4. Restart the instant.
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