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Upgrading Aruba 7010 controller from 6.5.4.x to 8.X

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  • 1.  Upgrading Aruba 7010 controller from 6.5.4.x to 8.X

    Posted Jan 06, 2020 12:00 AM

    Hi all,

     

     

    We have currently 7010 controller running at 6.5.4 OS and we need to upgrade to 8.X, I am very new in Aruba,what should we do? please kindly assist, thanks! 



  • 2.  RE: Upgrading Aruba 7010 controller from 6.5.4.x to 8.X

    MVP EXPERT
    Posted Jan 06, 2020 02:35 AM

    What is your current setup look like? One or Two controllers? Setup mode?

     

    To upgrade to 8.x you can use the migration tool or re-configure your controller manually. Important thing to remember is that your controllers is factory reset the configuration after upgrade.

     

    For use all new features like clustering, live-upgrades, airmatch, etc. you need to buy a Mobility Master. What is strongly recommended for configuration hierarchy and simplify management. But is not required.

     

    Allmost all documentation is based on a Mobility Master. There are a lot of topic about this subject on the community. If your new into this best work with your local HPE/Aruba partner.

     



  • 3.  RE: Upgrading Aruba 7010 controller from 6.5.4.x to 8.X

    Posted Jan 06, 2020 09:23 AM

    Hey Andrew,

     

    I did the same last year and can recommend a clean setup from scratch. Ideally as already mentioned you have the MM in place to manage your controllers and provide the licenses.

     

    Cheers 

    Arthur