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NComputing  vSpace  Server  8.3  for  Windows  

     

 

Software  and  Firmware  Upgrade  Guide  

Document  version  1.1    

October  1,  2015  

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Table  of  contents  

1.  Introduction  ........................................................................................................................................  4  

1.1.  Purpose  of  the  document  ............................................................................................................  4  

1.2.  Intended  audience  .......................................................................................................................  4  

1.3.  Document  history  .........................................................................................................................  4  

1.3.1.  Change  log  .............................................................................................................................  4  

Document  version  1.0  ................................................................................................................................  4  Document  version  1.1  ................................................................................................................................  4  

1.4.  Glossary/Definitions  .....................................................................................................................  4  

1.5.  How  to  use  this  document  ...........................................................................................................  5  

1.6.  References  ...................................................................................................................................  5  

2.  Common  tasks  .....................................................................................................................................  7  

2.1.  Using  the  NC-­‐Console  ...................................................................................................................  7  

2.1.1.  Opening  the  NC-­‐Console  .......................................................................................................  7  

2.1.2.  Checking  the  operation  mode  of  NC-­‐Console  .......................................................................  7  

2.1.3.  Turning  the  NC-­‐Console  into  Management  Server  mode  .....................................................  7  

2.1.4.  Turning  the  NC-­‐Console  into  Direct  mode  ............................................................................  8  

2.1.5.  Checking  Management  Zone  ID  of  vSpace  Server  7.0,  7.1,  8.0  or  8.1  ...................................  8  

2.1.6.  Determining  the  Master  server  of  a  Management  Zone  ......................................................  9  

2.2.  Using  vSpace  Management  Center  ..............................................................................................  9  

2.2.1.  Opening  vSpace  Management  Center  ..................................................................................  9  

2.2.2.  Checking  Management  Zone  ID  of  vSpace  Management  Center  ..........................................  9  

2.2.3.  Checking  versions  of  device  firmware  packages  uploaded  to  vSpace  Management  Center   10  

2.2.4.  Uploading  device  firmware  package  to  vSpace  Mangement  Center  ..................................  10  

2.3.  Performing  device  firmware  upgrades  .......................................................................................  11  

2.3.1.  Upgrading  device  firmware  in  Direct  mode  using  Boot  Server  for  Miniterm  service  .........  11  

2.3.2.  Upgrading  device  firmware  in  Direct  mode  using  FTP  server  .............................................  12  

2.3.3.  Upgrading  device  firmware  in  Management  Server  mode  .................................................  13  

2.4.  Upgrading  the  vSpace  Server  software  ......................................................................................  15  

2.4.1.  Uninstalling  the  vSpace  Server  software  .............................................................................  15  

2.4.2.  Installing  vSpace  Server  8.3  on  a  fresh  Windows  system  ...................................................  17  

2.4.3.  Performing  an  upgrade  to  vSpace  Server  8.3  by  installing  it  on  top  of  previous  version  ...  17  

2.5.  Miscellaneous  actions  ................................................................................................................  17  

2.5.1.  Obtaining  vSpace  Server  8.3  installer  and  device  firmware  packages  ................................  17  

2.5.2.  Uploading  device  firmware  package  to  vSpace  Server  .......................................................  17  

2.5.3.  Checking  Management  Server  connection  of  access  devices  .............................................  18  

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3.  Migration  scenarios  ...........................................................................................................................  19  

3.1.  General  information  ...................................................................................................................  19  

3.1.1.  Recommended  firmware  upgrade  methods  .......................................................................  20  

3.1.2.  Sequence  of  actions  ............................................................................................................  20  

3.2.  Upgrading  vSpace  Server  6.x  ......................................................................................................  21  

3.2.1.  L300  devices  with  1.6  (or  older)  firmware  ..........................................................................  21  

3.2.2.  L300  devices  with  1.7  firmware  ..........................................................................................  22  

3.3.  Upgrading  vSpace  Server  7.x  ......................................................................................................  22  

3.3.1.  L300  devices  with  1.6  (or  older)  firmware  ..........................................................................  22  

3.3.2.  L300  devices  with  1.7  firmware  ..........................................................................................  22  

3.3.3.  L300  devices  with  1.8  firmware  ..........................................................................................  23  

3.3.4.  L300  devices  with  1.9  firmware  ..........................................................................................  23  

3.4.  Upgrading  vSpace  Server  8.0  .....................................................................................................  24  

3.4.1.  L300  devices  with  1.6  (or  older)  firmware  ..........................................................................  24  

3.4.2.  L300  devices  with  1.7  firmware  ..........................................................................................  24  

3.4.3.  L300  devices  with  1.8  firmware  ..........................................................................................  24  

3.4.4.  L300  devices  with  1.9  firmware  ..........................................................................................  25  

3.5.  Upgrading  vSpace  Server  8.1  .....................................................................................................  25  

3.5.1.  L300  devices  with  1.6  (or  older)  firmware  ..........................................................................  25  

3.5.2.  L300  devices  with  1.7  firmware  ..........................................................................................  26  

3.5.3.  L300  devices  with  1.8  firmware  ..........................................................................................  26  

3.5.4.  L300  devices  with  1.9  firmware  ..........................................................................................  26  

3.6.  Upgrading  vSpace  Server  8.2  .....................................................................................................  27  

3.6.1.  L300  devices  with  1.6  (or  older),  1.7  or  1.10  firmware  .......................................................  27  

4.  Final  Notes  ........................................................................................................................................  28  

 

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Copyright  2015  NComputing  Co.,  Ltd.  The  product  could  differ  from  the  images  shown.  The  information  contained  herein  is  subject  to  change  without  notice.  Specific  features  may  vary  from  product  to  product.  The  only  support  and  warranties  for  NComputing  products  and  services  are  set  forth  in  the  express  support  and  warranty  statements  accompanying  such  products  and  services.  Nothing  herein  should  be  construed  as  constituting  an  additional  warranty.  NComputing  shall  not  be  liable  for  technical  or  editorial  errors  or  omissions.  

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1. Introduction  

1.1. Purpose  of  the  document  

The  purpose  of  this  document  is  to  provide  detailed  instructions  how  to  upgrade  from  NComputing  vSpace  Server  6.x,  7.x,  8.0,  8.1  and  8.2  to  NComputing  vSpace  Server  8.3.  The  document  focuses  on  the  essential  firmware  upgrades  that  are  required  for  NComputing  access  devices  in  order  to  operate  correctly  with  vSpace  Server  8.3.  

1.2. Intended  audience  NComputing  vSpace  Server  administrators,  vSpace  Management  Center  administrators,  technical  support  engineers,  system  engineers.  

1.3. Document  history  

Document  version   Editing  start  date   Release  date  1.0  (VSS08020108MIG03)   March  25,  2015   April  24,  2015  1.1  (VSS08030212MIG01)   September  7,  2015   October  1,  2015    

1.3.1. Change  log  

Document  version  1.0  

Initial  version  of  the  document  for  vSpace  Server  8.2  and  L-­‐series  1.10  firmware.  

Document  version  1.1  

Document  update  for  vSpace  Server  8.3  and  L-­‐series  1.11  firmware.  

1.4. Glossary/Definitions  vSpace  Server  –  computer  system  running  the  NComputing  vSpace  Server  software.  vSpace  Client  –  computer  system  running  the  NComputing  vSpace  Client  software.    Access  Device  –  hardware  device  containing  an  embedded  version  of  vSpace  Client.  L300,  L350  or  M300.  L-­‐series  device  –  an  L300  or  L350  Access  Device.  M-­‐series  device  –  the  M300  Access  Device.  NC-­‐Console  –  the  integrated  management  console  of  vSpace  Server.  Depending  on  installed  vSpace  Server  version  the  console  can  work  in  Management  Server  mode  or  Direct  mode.  vSpace  Management  Center,  VMC  –  a  device  management  system  containing  the  Management  Server  component,  database  and  a  web-­‐based  management  console.  

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Copyright  2015  NComputing  Co.,  Ltd.  The  product  could  differ  from  the  images  shown.  The  information  contained  herein  is  subject  to  change  without  notice.  Specific  features  may  vary  from  product  to  product.  The  only  support  and  warranties  for  NComputing  products  and  services  are  set  forth  in  the  express  support  and  warranty  statements  accompanying  such  products  and  services.  Nothing  herein  should  be  construed  as  constituting  an  additional  warranty.  NComputing  shall  not  be  liable  for  technical  or  editorial  errors  or  omissions.  

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Management  Server  –  core  management  component,  contained  in  vSpace  Server  7.x  and  vSpace  Management  Center,  responsible  for  the  management  data  administration  and  management  communication  between  connected  devices,  servers  and  management  consoles.  Management  Serve  mode  –  operation  mode  of  the  NC-­‐Console  in  which  the  console  acts  as  a  front-­‐end  for  the  Management  Server.  In  this  mode  all  NC-­‐Console’s  communication  with  the  Access  Devices  goes  through  the  Management  Server.  Only  the  NC-­‐Console  contained  in  vSpace  Server  7.0,  7.1,  8.0  and  8.1  can  operate  in  Management  Server  mode,  which  is  the  default  operation  mode  then.  Direct  mode  –  operation  mode  of  the  NC-­‐Console  when  the  console  directly  communicates  with  the  Access  Devices.  Direct  mode  is  the  default  operation  mode  of  NC-­‐Console  in  vSpace  Server  6.6,  8.2  and  8.3.  Boot  Server  for  Miniterm  service  –  one  of  vSpace  Server’s  system  components.  The  Boot  Server  for  Miniterm  service  responds  to  server  auto-­‐discovery  requests  from  vSpace  Clients.  It  is  also  responsible  for  delivering  device  firmware  updates  in  local  area  networks.  

1.5. How  to  use  this  document  

The  Glossary/Definitions  section  contains  definitions  of  the  terms,  which  will  be  used  in  this  document  when  describing  actions  necessary  to  perform  software  and  firmware  upgrades.  

The  Common  tasks  section  contains  general  information  about  frequently  performed  common  management  actions.  

The  Upgrading  the  vSpace  Server  software  section  contains  information  about  upgrading  any  previously  released  vSpace  Server  software  version  to  version  8.3.  

The  Migration  scenarios  section  describes  the  order  in  which  the  software  and  firmware  upgrade  actions  should  be  performed,  depending  on  currently  installed  vSpace  Server  software  and  device  firmware  versions.  Performing  the  actions  in  the  described  order  is  crucial  to  successful  migration.    

 

Important  note:  If  you  are  about  to  upgrade  the  L300  access  devices  running  the  1.8  or  1.9  firmware  the  instructions  from  appropriate  sub-­‐sections  of  the  Migration  scenarios  chapter  must  be  strictly  followed.  The  L300  1.8  and  1.9  firmware  needs  to  be  upgraded  prior  to  upgrading  the  vSpace  Server  7.0,  7.1,  8.0  or  8.1  software.    

Administrators  should  learn  the  definitions  contained  in  the  ‘Glossary’  and  make  themselves  familiar  with  the  management  actions  described  in  the  ‘Common  task’  section  before  proceeding  with  the  software  and  firmware  upgrades  described  in  the  ‘Migration  scenarios’  section.    

1.6. References  For  more  information  please  refer  to:  

• vSpace  Server  8.3  Release  Notes  • vSpace  Server  8.3  Quick  Installation  Guide  • vSpace  Management  Center  3.6.29  Administrator  Guide  

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Copyright  2015  NComputing  Co.,  Ltd.  The  product  could  differ  from  the  images  shown.  The  information  contained  herein  is  subject  to  change  without  notice.  Specific  features  may  vary  from  product  to  product.  The  only  support  and  warranties  for  NComputing  products  and  services  are  set  forth  in  the  express  support  and  warranty  statements  accompanying  such  products  and  services.  Nothing  herein  should  be  construed  as  constituting  an  additional  warranty.  NComputing  shall  not  be  liable  for  technical  or  editorial  errors  or  omissions.  

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• L300  and  L350  Ethernet  Virtual  Desktops  with  vSpace  Server  –  User  Manual  • vSpace  Server  8.3  Video  Tutorials  

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Copyright  2015  NComputing  Co.,  Ltd.  The  product  could  differ  from  the  images  shown.  The  information  contained  herein  is  subject  to  change  without  notice.  Specific  features  may  vary  from  product  to  product.  The  only  support  and  warranties  for  NComputing  products  and  services  are  set  forth  in  the  express  support  and  warranty  statements  accompanying  such  products  and  services.  Nothing  herein  should  be  construed  as  constituting  an  additional  warranty.  NComputing  shall  not  be  liable  for  technical  or  editorial  errors  or  omissions.  

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2. Common  tasks  

2.1. Using  the  NC-­‐Console  

2.1.1. Opening  the  NC-­‐Console  

1. Logon  to  the  vSpace  Server  as  an  administrator.  2. Open  the  Start  Menu  and  go  to  All  Programs  or  open  the  Start  Screen  and  go  to  Apps  by  name.  3. Go  to  NComputing  vSpace  and  click  the  NC-­‐Console  icon.  

2.1.2. Checking  the  operation  mode  of  NC-­‐Console  

Note:  This  information  only  applies  to  NC-­‐Console  of  vSpace  Server  7.x,  8.0  and  8.1.  The  NC-­‐Console  of  vSpace  Server  6.x,  8.2  and  8.3  always  runs  in  Direct  mode.  

1. Open  the  NC-­‐Console  and  select  the  NComputing  vSpace  node  in  the  tree  on  the  left  hand  side.  • The  Console  works  in  Direct  mode  if  Not  Connected  appears  instead  of  an  IP  address  for  the  

Management  Server.  • The  Console  works  in  Management  Server  mode  if  an  IP  address  and  a  Zone  ID  will  be  displayed  

for  the  Management  Server.  

2.1.3. Turning  the  NC-­‐Console  into  Management  Server  mode  

Note:  This  information  only  applies  to  NC-­‐Console  of  vSpace  Server  7.x,  8.0  and  8.1.  The  NC-­‐Console  of  vSpace  Server  6.x,  8.2  and  8.3  can  only  run  in  Direct  mode.  

1. Open  the  NC-­‐Console  and  go  to  the  Settings  menu.  2. Select  the  Management  Server…  option.  

 

   

3. Make  sure  the  proper  Server  address  of  the  Management  Server  is  entered.  The  default  user  name  and  password  is  vmcadmin.  

a. For  vSpace  Server  7.0  and  7.1  the  default  Management  Server  address  is  localhost.  

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Copyright  2015  NComputing  Co.,  Ltd.  The  product  could  differ  from  the  images  shown.  The  information  contained  herein  is  subject  to  change  without  notice.  Specific  features  may  vary  from  product  to  product.  The  only  support  and  warranties  for  NComputing  products  and  services  are  set  forth  in  the  express  support  and  warranty  statements  accompanying  such  products  and  services.  Nothing  herein  should  be  construed  as  constituting  an  additional  warranty.  NComputing  shall  not  be  liable  for  technical  or  editorial  errors  or  omissions.  

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b. For  vSpace  Server  8.0  and  8.1  an  IP  address  of  vSpace  Management  Center  must  be  specified.    

   

4. Click  the  Log  In  button  to  connect  to  the  Management  Server.  

2.1.4. Turning  the  NC-­‐Console  into  Direct  mode  

1. Open  the  NC-­‐Console  and  go  to  the  Settings  menu.  2. Select  the  Management  Server…  option.  3. Click  the  Work  Directly  button  or  press  the  Escape  key  if  you  are  on  vSpace  Server  7.0.  

2.1.5. Checking  Management  Zone  ID  of  vSpace  Server  7.0,  7.1,  8.0  or  8.1  

1. Open  the  NC-­‐Console.  2. Make  sure  the  Console  works  in  Management  Server  mode.  Turn  it  into  Management  Server  

mode  if  necessary.  3. Select  the  NComputing  vSpace  node  in  the  tree  on  the  left  hand  side.  4. Take  down  the  Management  Zone  ID.  

 

   

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2.1.6. Determining  the  Master  server  of  a  Management  Zone  

1. Open  the  NC-­‐Console.  2. Make  sure  the  Console  works  in  Management  Server  mode.  Turn  it  into  Management  Server  

mode  if  necessary.  3. Select  the  Administration  node  in  the  tree  on  the  left  hand  side.  

 

   

4. Select  the  Management  Zone  tab  and  take  down  the  Hostname  and  IP  address  of  a  server  with  Zone  status  set  to  Master.  

2.2. Using  vSpace  Management  Center  

2.2.1. Opening  vSpace  Management  Center  

1. Launch  the  web  browser  and  open  the  URL  of  vSpace  Management  Center:  https://<vmc_fqdn_or_ip>/vmc    Replace  the  <vmc_fqdn_or_ip>  with  the  FQDN  or  IP  address  of  the  vSpace  Management  Center.  

2.2.2. Checking  Management  Zone  ID  of  vSpace  Management  Center  

1. Open  the  vSpace  Management  Center  and  log  on  as  an  administrator.  2. Go  to  Administration  >  Management  Server  Administration.  

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3. Take  down  the  Management  Zone  ID.    

   

2.2.3. Checking  versions  of  device  firmware  packages  uploaded  to  vSpace  Management  Center  

1. Open  the  vSpace  Management  Center  and  log  on  as  an  administrator.  2. Go  to  Administration  >  Manage  Firmware.  3. Uploaded  firmware  packages  are  listed  in  Available  Firmware  box.  

 

 

2.2.4. Uploading  device  firmware  package  to  vSpace  Mangement  Center  

1. Open  the  vSpace  Management  Center  and  log  on  as  an  administrator.  2. Go  to  Administration  >  Manage  Firmware.  

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3. Click  the  Browse…  button  and  select  a  firmware  package.  4. Click  the  Upload  button  to  upload  the  firmware.  

 

   

2.3. Performing  device  firmware  upgrades  

2.3.1. Upgrading  device  firmware  in  Direct  mode  using  Boot  Server  for  Miniterm  service  

1. Open  the  NC-­‐Console.  2. Make  sure  the  Console  works  in  Direct  mode.  Turn  it  into  Direct  mode  if  necessary.  3. Select  the  Devices  node  in  the  tree  on  the  left  hand  side.  4. On  the  Devices  list  select  the  devices  to  be  upgraded.  Hold  down  the  Shift  or  Control  key  while  

selecting  to  select  multiple  devices.  5. Right-­‐click  a  selected  device  and  choose  the  Update  Device  Firmware  Directly…  option  from  the  

pop-­‐up  menu.      

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6. In  the  Device  Firmware  Updater  window  select  the  Latest  firmware  radio  button  and  click  the  OK  button  to  initiate  the  process.    

   Note:  As  the  Boot  Server  for  Minitrem  is  a  UDP-­‐based  service  it  can  only  deliver  the  firmware  in  Local  Area  Networks.  The  access  devices  and  the  vSpace  Server  delivering  the  firmware  must  be  located  in  the  same  IP  subnet.  For  devices  located  in  remote  subnets  use  the  Direct  mode  with  an  FTP  server.  

2.3.2. Upgrading  device  firmware  in  Direct  mode  using  FTP  server  

Note:  this  method  allows  performing  firmware  downgrades  too.  

1. Open  the  NC-­‐Console.  2. Make  sure  the  Console  works  in  Direct  mode.  Turn  it  into  Direct  mode  if  necessary.  3. Select  the  Devices  node  in  the  tree  on  the  left  hand  side.  4. On  the  Devices  list  select  the  devices  to  be  upgraded.  Hold  down  the  Shift  or  Control  key  while  

selecting  to  select  multiple  devices.  

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5. Right-­‐click  a  selected  device  and  choose  the  Update  Device  Firmware  Directly…  option  from  the  pop-­‐up  menu.    

       

6. In  the  Device  Firmware  Updater  window  select  the  Selected  firmware  radio  button.  7. Enter  the  FTP  URL  of  the  package  file  containing  the  desired  firmware  version.  Enter  the  FTP  user  

name  and  password  if  necessary.      

   Note:  The  package  file  containing  the  desired  device  firmware  must  be  uploaded  to  the  FTP  server  prior  to  performing  the  upgrade.  This  method  allows  upgrading  devices  located  in  remote  subnets.  

8. Click  the  OK  button  to  initiate  the  process.  

2.3.3. Upgrading  device  firmware  in  Management  Server  mode  

1. Open  the  NC-­‐Console.  

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2. Make  sure  the  Console  works  in  Management  Server  mode.  Turn  it  into  Management  Server  mode  if  necessary.  

3. Select  the  Devices  node  in  the  tree  on  the  left  hand  side.  4. Click  the  Update  Firmware…  button  located  above  the  device  list.  

 

   

5. Depending  on  the  device  model  you  want  to  upgrade  select  the  M300/MX400  or  the  L300  tab.  6. Select  the  devices  to  be  upgraded  in  Select  Devices  To  Update  box.  

 

7. Select  the  desired  firmware  version  (do  not  choose  the  Latest)  in  Select  Firmware  box.      

 

 8. Click  the  Confirm  button  to  initiate  the  process.  

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9. Click  the  Yes  button  in  pop-­‐up  window  to  re-­‐confirm  the  action.  Then  click  the  OK  button.    

     

2.4. Upgrading  the  vSpace  Server  software  To  perform  an  upgrade  of  vSpace  Server  6.x  or  7.x  the  existing  version  must  be  uninstalled  first,  then  the  8.3  version  can  be  installed.  To  preserve  the  registration  data,  software  license  and  device  profiles  defined  on  previous  version  the  vSpace  Server  8.3  must  be  installed  into  the  same  folder  location  where  vSpace  Server  6.x  or  7.x  was  installed  previously.  In  case  of  vSpace  Server  6.x  upgrade  the  location  should  be:  ‘C:\Program  Files\NComputing\NComputing  vSpace’.  

vSpace  Server  versions  8.0,  8.1  and  8.2  can  be  directly  upgraded  to  vSpace  Server  8.3  by  installing  the  8.3  version  on  top  of  the  existing  8.0,  8.1  or  8.2  versions.    

Only  the  above  specified  versions  of  vSpace  Server  software  for  L-­‐  and  M-­‐series  access  devices  can  be  upgraded  to  vSpace  Server  8.3.  It  is  not  possible  to  upgrade  any  vSpace  Server  software  that    is  supporting  the  X-­‐  or  U-­‐series  products,  vSpace  Server  4.x,  the  NCT-­‐2000-­‐XP  nor  NCX-­‐2000-­‐XP  software.  

2.4.1. Uninstalling  the  vSpace  Server  software  

1. Open  the  Control  Panel  and  go  to  Programs  and  Features.  2. Select  NComputing  vSpace  on  the  list  and  click  Uninstall.  

 

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3. Click  Yes  when  asked  if  you  want  to  uninstall  NComputing  vSpace.    

   

4. When  uninstalling  the  vSpace  Server  software  it  is  possible  to  keep  the  registration  data  and  the  vSpace  Server  software  license.  A  new  version  of  the  vSpace  Server  software  installed  on  the  same  machine  can  then  inherit  the  existing  registration  data  and  software  license.  Click  Yes  or  No  when  asked  if  you  want  to  delete  the  vSpace  Server  software  license.    

   

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5. The  system  must  be  rebooted  for  the  uninstall  process  to  finish.  Click  Yes  to  when  asked  if  you  want  to  restart  the  system  immediately.    

 

2.4.2. Installing  vSpace  Server  8.3  on  a  fresh  Windows  system  

Refer  to  the  vSpace  Server  8.3  Quick  Installation  Guide  for  instructions  how  to  install  the  vSpace  Server  software  on  a  fresh  Windows  system.  

2.4.3. Performing  an  upgrade  to  vSpace  Server  8.3  by  installing  it  on  top  of  previous  version  

vSpace  Server  versions  8.0,  8.1  and  8.2  (and  only  these  versions)  can  be  directly  upgraded  to  vSpace  Server  8.3  by  installing  the  8.3  version  on  top  of  the  existing  8.0,  8.1  or  8.2  versions.    

Installation  of  the  vSpace  Server  software  on  top  of  a  previous  version  does  not  differ  from  installation  on  a  fresh  Windows  system.  Refer  to  the  vSpace  Server  8.3  Quick  Installation  Guide  for  instructions  how  to  perform  the  installation.  

2.5. Miscellaneous  actions  

2.5.1. Obtaining  vSpace  Server  8.3  installer  and  device  firmware  packages  

The  NComputing  vSpace  Server  software,  the  device  firmware  packages  and  the  corresponding  documentation  can  be  obtained  from  the  Software  downloads  section  of  the  NComputing.com  website.    

Open  a  web  browser  and  navigate  to:  

http://www.ncomputing.com/  >  Support  >  Software  downloads    or:  http://ncomputing.com/softwaredownload    

2.5.2. Uploading  device  firmware  package  to  vSpace  Server  

1. Open  the  Windows  Explorer  and  go  to  NComputing  vSpace  Server  installation  folder.  The  default  vSpace  Server  installation  folder  is  ‘C:\Program  Files\NComputing\NComputing  vSpace  Server  for  Windows’.  

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2. Open  the  Bootsrv  folder.    3. Make  a  backup  copies  of  the  index2.txt  and  catalog.txt  files  (e.g.  copy  the  files  as  index2.txt.bak  

and  catalog.txt.bak  accordingly).  4. Copy  the  new  device  firmware  package  file  (the  tar.gz  file)  with  the  corresponding  index2.txt  file  

(for  L-­‐series)  or  catalog.txt  file  (for  M-­‐series)  to  the  Bootsrv  folder.  5. Reboot  the  vSpace  Server.  

2.5.3. Checking  Management  Server  connection  of  access  devices    

Only  L300  devices  with  1.7,  1.8  and  1.9  firmware  as  well  as  M300  devices  with  2.1  firmware  can  connect  to  a  Management  Server.  

1. On  the  device  open  the  Device  information  box  and  make  sure  a  correct  IP  address  of  the    Management  Server  is  visible.  

On  vSpace  Server:  

1. Open  the  NC-­‐Console.  2. Make  sure  the  Console  works  in  Management  Server  mode  and  is  connected  to  correct  

Management  Server.  Turn  it  into  Management  Server  mode  if  necessary.  3. Select  the  Devices  node  in  the  tree  on  the  left  hand  side  4. Make  sure  the  devices  in  question  are  listed  and  their  Device  State  is  On-­‐line.  

 

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3. Migration  scenarios  

3.1. General  information  

Different  vSpace  Server  software  and  device  firmware  versions  have  different  management  capabilities.  The  NC-­‐Console  contained  in  all  vSpace  Server  versions  supports  the  Direct  mode  management,  while  Management  Server  mode  management  is  only  available  in  certain  versions.    

Software  properties  

Software  product  version  

Software  build  version  

Direct  mode  management  

Management  Server  mode  management  

Management  Server  location  

Contained  L300  firmware  

Contained  M300  firmware  

6.6.2   6.6.2.3   Possible   Not  possible   (absent)   1.6.0   2.0.2  6.6.9   6.6.9.1   Possible   Not  possible   (absent)   1.6.3   2.0.54  7.0.2   7.0.2.1   Possible   Possible   Integrated   1.7.0   2.1.0  7.1.0   7.1.2.9   Possible   Possible   Integrated   1.7.0   2.1.0  7.1.2   7.1.11.2   Possible   Possible   Integrated   1.8.2   2.1.1  7.1.4   7.1.13.1   Possible   Possible   Integrated   1.8.2   2.1.1  8.0.1   8.0.1.16   Possible   Possible   External   1.9.202   2.1.1  8.1.1   8.1.1.5   Possible   Possible   External   1.9.301   2.1.1  8.2.1   8.2.1.8   Possible   Not  possible   (absent)   1.10.0   2.2.2  8.3.2   8.3.2.12   Possible   Not  possible   (absent)   1.11.14   2.2.2    

Firmware  properties  

Device  model  

Firmware  version  

Firmware  build  version  

Contained  in  vSpace  Server  version  

Direct  mode  upgrade  

Management  Server  mode  upgrade  

L300   1.6.0   1.6.000-­‐0003   6.6.2   Possible   Not  possible  L300   1.6.3   1.6.003-­‐0003   6.6.9   Possible   Not  possible  L300   1.7.0   1.7.000-­‐0003   7.0.2,  7.1.0   Possible   Possible  L300   1.8.2   1.8.002-­‐0003   7.1.2,  7.1.4   Not  possible   Possible  L300   1.9.202   1.9.202-­‐0003   8.0.1   Not  possible   Possible  L300   1.9.301   1.9.301-­‐0003   8.1.1   Not  possible   Possible  L300   1.10.0   1.10.0-­‐0003   8.2.1   Possible   Not  possible  L300   1.11.14   1.11.14-­‐0003   8.3.2.12   Possible   Not  possible  L350   1.11.14   1.11.14-­‐0003   8.3.2.12   Possible   Not  possible  M300   2.0.2   2.0.2-­‐R   6.6.2   Possible   Not  possible  M300   2.0.54   2.0.54-­‐R   6.6.9   Possible   Not  possible  M300   2.1.0   2.1.0-­‐R   7.0.2,  7.1.0   Possible   Possible  M300   2.1.1   2.1.1-­‐R   7.1.4,  8.0.1,  8.1.1   Possible   Possible  M300   2.2.2   2.2.2-­‐beta   8.2.1,  8.3.2   Possible   Not  possible  

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3.1.1. Recommended  firmware  upgrade  methods  

To  perform  a  firmware  upgrade  an  upgrade  method  that  is  supported  by  both  the  vSpace  Server  and  the  device  must  be  selected.  Whenever  possible  the  Direct  method  should  be  used,  as  it  does  not  depend  on  the  existence  and  operation  of  any  Management  Server.  

Device  model  

Firmware   Recommended  firmware  upgrade  method  

L300   1.6   Direct  L300   1.7   Direct  L300   1.8   Management  Server  L300   1.9   Management  Server  L300   1.10   Direct  L300   1.11   Direct  L350   1.11   Direct  M300   2.0   Direct  M300   2.1   Direct  M300   2.2   Direct    

Direct  –  device  firmware  upgrade  in  Direct  mode  using  Boot  Server  for  Miniterm  service  or  an  FTP  server  (depending  on  the  location  of  devices).  Management  Server  –  device  firmware  upgrade  in  Management  Server  mode.  

3.1.2. Sequence  of  actions  

The  necessary  sequence  of  actions  depends  on  the  method  being  used  for  updating  the  device  firmware.  

Firmware  upgrade  in  Direct  mode  

1. Upgrade  the  vSpace  Server  Software  2. Upgrade  the  device  firmware  

Firmware  upgrade  in  Management  Server  mode  

1. Upgrade  the  device  firmware  2. Upgrade  the  vSpace  Server  software  

Sequence  of  actions  for  different  software  and  firmware  versions  

Device  model  

Software  Firmware  

6.x,  8.2   7.x,  8.0,  8.1  

L300   1.6   1.  Software  2.  Firmware  

1.  Software  2.  Firmware  

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Device  model  

Software  Firmware  

6.x,  8.2   7.x,  8.0,  8.1  

L300   1.7   1.  Software  2.  Firmware  

1.  Software  2.  Firmware  

L300   1.8   Not  supported   1.  Firmware  2.  Software  

L300   1.9   Not  supported   1.  Firmware  2.  Software  

L300   1.10   1.  Software  2.  Firmware  

1.  Software  2.  Firmware  

L300   1.11   1.  Software  2.  Firmware  

1.  Software  2.  Firmware  

L350   1.11   1.  Software  2.  Firmware  

1.  Software  2.  Firmware  

M300   2.0   1.  Software  2.  Firmware  

1.  Software  2.  Firmware  

M300   2.1   1.  Software  2.  Firmware  

1.  Software  2.  Firmware  

M300   2.2   1.  Software  2.  Firmware  

1.  Software  2.  Firmware  

 

Not  supported  –  software  version  does  not  support  devices  with  this  firmware  version.  The  software  must  be  upgraded  first  to  a  version  supporting  Management  Server  mode  upgrades  to  perform  an  upgrade  of  devices  running  this  firmware  version.  

3.2. Upgrading  vSpace  Server  6.x  

3.2.1. L300  devices  with  1.6  (or  older)  firmware  

Pre-­‐requisites  

• vSpace  Server  6.x  

Sequence  of  actions  

1. Upgrade  the  vSpace  Server  6.x  to  version  8.3.  a. Uninstall  the  vSpace  Server  6.x  software.  b. Install  the  vSpace  Server  8.3  software.  

2. Upgrade  the  L300  devices  to  1.11  firmware.  • For  devices  located  in  the  same  local  subnet  as  the  vSpace  Server  8.3  perform  

a  Direct  mode  device  firmware  upgrade  using  Boot  Server  for  Miniterm  service.  • For  devices  located  in  remote  subnets  perform  a  Direct  mode  device  firmware  

upgrade  using  an  FTP  server.  

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3.2.2. L300  devices  with  1.7  firmware  

Pre-­‐requisites  

• vSpace  Server  6.x  

Order  of  actions  

1. Upgrade  the  vSpace  Server  6.x  to  version  8.3.  a. Uninstall  the  vSpace  Server  6.x  software.  b. Install  the  vSpace  Server  8.3  software.  

2. Upgrade  the  L300  devices  to  1.11  firmware.  • For  devices  located  in  the  same  local  subnet  as  the  vSpace  Server  8.3  perform  

a  Direct  mode  device  firmware  upgrade  using  Boot  Server  for  Miniterm  service.  • For  devices  located  in  remote  subnets  perform  a  Direct  mode  device  firmware  

upgrade  using  an  FTP  server.  

3.3. Upgrading  vSpace  Server  7.x  

3.3.1. L300  devices  with  1.6  (or  older)  firmware  

Pre-­‐requisites  

• vSpace  Server  7.x  

Sequence  of  actions  

1. Upgrade  the  vSpace  Server  7.x  to  version  8.3.  a. Uninstall  the  vSpace  Server  7.x  software.  b. Install  the  vSpace  Server  8.3  software.  

2. Upgrade  the  L300  devices  to  1.11  firmware.  • For  devices  located  in  the  same  local  subnet  as  the  vSpace  Server  8.3  perform  

a  Direct  mode  device  firmware  upgrade  using  Boot  Server  for  Miniterm  service.  • For  devices  located  in  remote  subnets  perform  a  Direct  mode  device  firmware  

upgrade  using  an  FTP  server.  

3.3.2. L300  devices  with  1.7  firmware  

Pre-­‐requisites  

• vSpace  Server  7.x  

Sequence  of  actions  

1. Upgrade  the  vSpace  Server  7.x  to  version  8.3.  a. Uninstall  the  vSpace  Server  7.x  software.  

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b. Install  the  vSpace  Server  8.3  software.  2. Upgrade  the  L300  devices  to  1.11  firmware.  

• For  devices  located  in  the  same  local  subnet  as  the  vSpace  Server  8.3  perform  a  Direct  mode  device  firmware  upgrade  using  Boot  Server  for  Miniterm  service.  

• For  devices  located  in  remote  subnets  perform  a  Direct  mode  device  firmware  upgrade  using  an  FTP  server.  

3.3.3. L300  devices  with  1.8  firmware  

Pre-­‐requisites  

• Installed  and  operational  vSpace  Server  7.1  acting  as  Management  Zone  Master  • L300  devices  connected  to  Management  Server  running  on  vSpace  Server  7.1  • L300  1.11  firmware  uploaded  to  vSpace  Server  7.1  acting  as  Zone  Master  

Sequence  of  actions  

1. Upgrade  the  L300  devices  to  1.11  firmware.  • Perform  a  Management  Server  based  firmware  upgrade.  

Note:  there  might  be  delay  of  several  minutes  until  the  device  receives  the  update  command  from  the  Management  Server  contained  in  vSpace  Server  7.1.  

2. Upgrade  the  vSpace  Server  7.1  to  version  8.3.  a. Uninstall  the  vSpace  Server  7.1  software.  b. Install  the  vSpace  Server  8.3  software.  

3.3.4. L300  devices  with  1.9  firmware  

Pre-­‐requisites  

• Installed  and  operational  vSpace  Server  7.1  acting  as  Management  Zone  Master  • L300  devices  connected  to  Management  Server  running  on  vSpace  Server  7.1  • L300  1.11  firmware  uploaded  to  vSpace  Server  7.1  acting  as  Zone  Master  

Sequence  of  actions  

1. Upgrade  the  L300  devices  to  1.11  firmware.  • Perform  a  Management  Server  based  firmware  upgrade.  

Note:  there  might  be  delay  of  several  minutes  until  the  device  receives  the  update  command  from  the  Management  Server  contained  in  vSpace  Server  7.1.  

2. Upgrade  the  vSpace  Server  7.1  to  version  8.3.  a. Uninstall  the  vSpace  Server  7.1  software.  b. Install  the  vSpace  Server  8.3  software.  

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3.4. Upgrading  vSpace  Server  8.0  

3.4.1. L300  devices  with  1.6  (or  older)  firmware  

Pre-­‐requisites  

• vSpace  Server  8.0  

Sequence  of  actions  

1. Upgrade  the  vSpace  Server  8.0  to  version  8.3.  • Install  vSpace  Server  8.3  on  top  of  currently  installed  vSpace  Server  8.0  to  perform  an  

upgrade.  2. Upgrade  the  L300  devices  to  1.11  firmware.  

• For  devices  located  in  the  same  local  subnet  as  the  vSpace  Server  8.3  perform  a  Direct  mode  device  firmware  upgrade  using  Boot  Server  for  Miniterm  service.  

• For  devices  located  in  remote  subnets  perform  a  Direct  mode  device  firmware  upgrade  using  an  FTP  server.  

3.4.2. L300  devices  with  1.7  firmware  

Pre-­‐requisites  

• vSpace  Server  8.0  

Sequence  of  actions  

1. Upgrade  the  vSpace  Server  8.0  to  version  8.3.  • Install  vSpace  Server  8.3  on  top  of  currently  installed  vSpace  Server  8.0  to  perform  an  

upgrade.  2. Upgrade  the  L300  devices  to  1.11  firmware.  

• For  devices  located  in  the  same  local  subnet  as  the  vSpace  Server  8.3  perform  a  Direct  mode  device  firmware  upgrade  using  Boot  Server  for  Miniterm  service.  

• For  devices  located  in  remote  subnets  perform  a  Direct  mode  device  firmware  upgrade  using  an  FTP  server.  

3.4.3. L300  devices  with  1.8  firmware  

Pre-­‐requisites  

• Installed  and  operational  vSpace  Management  Center  3.5  • Installed  and  operational  vSpace  Server  8.0  joined  to  Management  Zone  managed  by  vSpace  

Management  Center  3.5  • L300  devices  connected  to  Management  Zone  managed  by  vSpace  Management  Center  3.5  • L300  1.11  firmware  uploaded  to  vSpace  Management  Center  3.5  

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Sequence  of  actions  

1. Upgrade  the  L300  devices  to  1.11  firmware.  • Perform  a  Management  Server  based  firmware  upgrade.  

Note:  there  might  be  delay  of  several  minutes  until  the  device  with  1.8  firmware  receives  the  update  command  from  the  vSpace  Management  Center  3.5.  

2. Upgrade  the  vSpace  Server  8.0  to  version  8.3.  • Install  vSpace  Server  8.3  on  top  of  currently  installed  vSpace  Server  8.0  to  perform  an  

upgrade.  

3.4.4. L300  devices  with  1.9  firmware  

Pre-­‐requisites  

• Installed  and  operational  vSpace  Management  Center  3.5  • Installed  and  operational  vSpace  Server  8.0  joined  to  Management  Zone  managed  by  vSpace  

Management  Center  3.5  • L300  devices  connected  to  Management  Zone  managed  by  vSpace  Management  Center  3.5  • L300  1.11  firmware  uploaded  to  vSpace  Management  Center  3.5  

Sequence  of  actions  

1. Upgrade  the  L300  devices  to  1.11  firmware.  • Perform  a  Management  Server  based  firmware  upgrade.  

2. Upgrade  the  vSpace  Server  8.0  to  version  8.3.  • Install  vSpace  Server  8.3  on  top  of  currently  installed  vSpace  Server  8.0  to  perform  an  

upgrade.  

3.5. Upgrading  vSpace  Server  8.1  

3.5.1. L300  devices  with  1.6  (or  older)  firmware  

Pre-­‐requisites  

• vSpace  Server  8.1  

Sequence  of  actions  

1. Upgrade  the  vSpace  Server  8.1  to  version  8.3.  • Install  vSpace  Server  8.3  on  top  of  currently  installed  vSpace  Server  8.1  to  perform  an  

upgrade.  2. Upgrade  the  L300  devices  to  1.11  firmware.  

• For  devices  located  in  the  same  local  subnet  as  the  vSpace  Server  8.3  perform  a  Direct  mode  device  firmware  upgrade  using  Boot  Server  for  Miniterm  service.  

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• For  devices  located  in  remote  subnets  perform  a  Direct  mode  device  firmware  upgrade  using  an  FTP  server.  

3.5.2. L300  devices  with  1.7  firmware  

Pre-­‐requisites  

• vSpace  Server  8.1  

Sequence  of  actions  

1. Upgrade  the  vSpace  Server  8.1  to  version  8.3.  • Install  vSpace  Server  8.3  on  top  of  currently  installed  vSpace  Server  8.1  to  perform  an  

upgrade.  2. Upgrade  the  L300  devices  to  1.11  firmware.  

• For  devices  located  in  the  same  local  subnet  as  the  vSpace  Server  8.3  perform  a  Direct  mode  device  firmware  upgrade  using  Boot  Server  for  Miniterm  service.  

• For  devices  located  in  remote  subnets  perform  a  Direct  mode  device  firmware  upgrade  using  an  FTP  server.  

3.5.3. L300  devices  with  1.8  firmware  

Pre-­‐requisites  

• Installed  and  operational  vSpace  Management  Center  3.6.29  (or  newer)  • Installed  and  operational  vSpace  Server  8.1  joined  to  Management  Zone  managed  by  vSpace  

Management  Center  3.6.29  (or  newer)  • L300  devices  connected  to  Management  Zone  managed  by  vSpace  Management  Center  • L300  1.11  firmware  uploaded  to  vSpace  Management  Center    

Sequence  of  actions  

1. Upgrade  the  L300  devices  to  1.11  firmware.  • Perform  a  Management  Server  based  firmware  upgrade.  

2. Upgrade  the  vSpace  Server  8.1  to  version  8.3.  • Install  vSpace  Server  8.3  on  top  of  currently  installed  vSpace  Server  8.1  to  perform  an  

upgrade.  

3.5.4. L300  devices  with  1.9  firmware  

Pre-­‐requisites  

• Installed  and  operational  vSpace  Management  Center  3.6.29  (or  newer)  • Installed  and  operational  vSpace  Server  8.1  joined  to  Management  Zone  managed  by  vSpace  

Management  Center  3.6.29  (or  newer)  

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• L300  devices  connected  to  Management  Zone  managed  by  vSpace  Management  Center  • L300  1.11  firmware  uploaded  to  vSpace  Management  Center    

Sequence  of  actions  

1. Upgrade  the  L300  devices  to  1.11  firmware.  • Perform  a  Management  Server  based  firmware  upgrade.  

2. Upgrade  the  vSpace  Server  8.1  to  version  8.3.  • Install  vSpace  Server  8.3  on  top  of  currently  installed  vSpace  Server  8.1  to  perform  an  

upgrade.  

3.6. Upgrading  vSpace  Server  8.2  

3.6.1. L300  devices  with  1.6  (or  older),  1.7  or  1.10  firmware  

Pre-­‐requisites  

• vSpace  Server  8.2  

Sequence  of  actions  

1. Upgrade  the  vSpace  Server  8.2  to  version  8.3.  • Install  vSpace  Server  8.3  on  top  of  currently  installed  vSpace  Server  8.2  to  perform  an  

upgrade.  2. Upgrade  the  L300  devices  to  1.11  firmware.  

• For  devices  located  in  the  same  local  subnet  as  the  vSpace  Server  8.3  perform  a  Direct  mode  device  firmware  upgrade  using  Boot  Server  for  Miniterm  service.  

• For  devices  located  in  remote  subnets  perform  a  Direct  mode  device  firmware  upgrade  using  an  FTP  server.  

 

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4. Final  Notes  

To  ensure  successful  upgrade  of  the  NComputing  vSpace  Server  software  and  corresponding  access  device  firmware  always  follow  the  few  simple  rules:  

1. Catalogue  the  devices  (take  down  firmware  versions).  2. Choose  the  right  firmware  upgrade  method.  3. Follow  the  necessary  sequence  of  actions.  

Note:  For  the  devices  only  manageable  by  Management  Server  perform  the  firmware  upgrade  before  upgrading  the  vSpace  Server  software.