The firmware on all LoadMasters in a cluster can be updated using the shared IP address.

Note: Software updates require the LoadMasters to be rebooted. Functionality is maintained but existing connections will be lost for a short period of time.

To perform a cluster-wide software update, follow the steps below in the WUI of the shared IP address:

  1. Get a LoadMaster firmware patch file.
    Note: You can download firmware patches from the Downloads page.
  2. In the main menu, go to System Configuration > Update Software.

  3. Click Choose File.
  4. Browse to and select the firmware update patch file.
  5. Click Update Cluster.
  6. Click OK to continue.

  7. Wait for the software update to be transferred and validated.
  8. Click OK to install the software update.
  9. A message will appear saying that the new software has been installed and the Cluster Control screen is displayed.
  10. Each of the non-admin nodes need to be rebooted in order to activate the software. Click Reboot to reboot a node.
  11. Click OK to the pop-up message.
  12. When all non-admin nodes have been rebooted, the admin node needs to be rebooted. Click Reboot in the admin node row to reboot the admin node.