Update the Firmware on Selected LoadMasters
- Last Updated: October 14, 2024
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- LoadMaster
- Kemp 360 Central
- Documentation
When the firmware has been uploaded to Kemp 360 Central Global Repository, LoadMasters can be updated individually or in groups (up to a maximum of 13 LoadMasters). To do this, follow the steps below:
Note: The LoadMaster will be automatically rebooted after the firmware update has completed. This may result in a brief service outage. If possible, perform upgrades during a maintenance window or during known periods of reduced traffic.
- Click the cloud icon on the left of the screen.
- Select the System Configuration tab.
- Select either an individual LoadMaster, or a network - depending on whether you want to update an individual LoadMaster or multiple LoadMasters on a network. You can select a maximum of 13 devices to update at one time. If you have multiple devices selected over different pages, you can click Reset to reset your selection.
Note: For LoadMasters configured in HA Pairs, you can only schedule an upgrade on the individual LoadMasters in the pair, and not using the HA Shared IP address. - Click Select a firmware to apply to display the list of available firmware updates.
- Click the desired firmware version.
- If a network was selected, select the check-box(es) of the LoadMaster(s) to be updated.
- Click the Update Firmware button. Note: A warning displays if the firmware version being installed is lower than the current LoadMaster firmware version. This may result in a loss of some functionality.Note: LoadMasters with firmware between 7.1-26 and 7.1-30b have reduced statistics functionality.Note: Kemp 360 Central does not work with firmware below 7.1-26.
- Click OK to proceed.
- Wait for the firmware update to complete.
When the update is finished, the LoadMaster automatically reboots,
When the LoadMasters come back online, Kemp 360 Central reflects their current status.