Installing Software on EX Series Switches (J-Web Procedure)
You can upgrade software packages on a single fixed-configuration switch, on an individual member of a Virtual Chassis, or for all members of a Virtual Chassis.
You can use the J-Web interface to install software upgrades from a server using FTP or HTTP, or by copying the file to the EX Series switch.
This topic describes:
Installing Software Upgrades from a Server
To install software upgrades from a remote server by using FTP or HTTP:
- Download the software package as described in Downloading Software Packages from Juniper Networks.
- Log in to the Juniper Networks authentication system using the username (generally your e-mail address) and password supplied by Juniper Networks representatives.
- In the J-Web interface, select Maintain > Software > Install Package.
- On the Install Remote page, enter information into the fields described in Table 1.
- Click Fetch and Install Package. The software is activated after the switch has rebooted.
Table 1: Install Remote Summary
Field | Function | Your Action |
|---|---|---|
Package Location (required) | Specifies the FTP or HTTP server, file path, and software package name. | Type the full address of the software package location on the FTP or HTTP server—one of the following: ftp://hostname/pathname/package-namehttp://hostname/pathname/package-name |
User | Specifies the username, if the server requires one. | Type the username. |
Password | Specifies the password, if the server requires one. | Type the password. |
Reboot If Required | If this box is checked, the switching platform is automatically rebooted when the upgrade is complete. | Check the box if you want the switching platform to reboot automatically when the upgrade is complete. |
Installing Software Upgrades by Uploading Files
To install software upgrades by uploading files:
- Download the software package.
- In the J-Web interface, select Maintain>Software>Upload Package.
- On the Upload Package page, enter information into the fields described in Table 2.
- Click Upload and Install Package. The software is activated after the switching platform has rebooted.
Table 2: Upload Package Summary
Field | Function | Your Action |
|---|---|---|
File to Upload (required) | Specifies the location of the software package. | Type the location of the software package, or click Browse to navigate to the location. |
Reboot If Required | Specifies that the switching platform is automatically rebooted when the upgrade is complete. | Select the check box if you want the switching platform to reboot automatically when the upgrade is complete. |
