GigaVUE G Series Upgrade Guide v8.6.00

GigaVUE-2404
GigaVUE-420
GigaVUE-212
GigaVUE G Series
Upgrade Guide
Version 8.6.00
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Contents
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Other Sources of Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Premium Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 1 GigaVUE G Series Upgrade Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Before You Begin Required Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About Pre-Loader Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Required Pre-Loader Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Non Required Pre-Loader Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Important Information Regarding Filenames: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Upgrade Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
GigaVUE-2404 Running v7.0.xx with a GigaSMART Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
About Skip-Level Provisioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Upgrading from Pre-v7.0.xx Releases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Upgrading Standalone Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Standalone Systems Snapshot View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Standalone Systems Detailed View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Copy the Installation Files onto your SCP/TFTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Save the Existing Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Back-up the Existing Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Install the Pre-loader Image (if required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Install the Base Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Install the GigaSMART Software (if applicable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Reboot the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Save the Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Install the G-VUE Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Upgrading Cross-Box Stacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cross-Box Stacks Snapshot View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cross-Box Stacks Detailed View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Notes on Master/Slave Cross-Box Stack Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Copy the Installation Files on your SCP/TFTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Synchronizing GigaVUE G Series Nodes
(Master/Slave Cross-Box Stacks Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Save the Existing Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Back-up the Existing Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Install the Pre-loader Image (if required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Install the Base Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Install the GigaSMART Software (if applicable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reboot the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Save the Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the G-VUE Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verify that the Installation is Successful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing GigaSMART Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Licensing GigaSMART Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing G-VUE Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cloning System Configuration from One System to Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cloning a System in a Cross-Box Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About This Guide

This Upgrade Guide describes how to upgrade the GigaVUE G Series
Visibility Fabric Nodes to the most recent software release manufactured
by Gigamon Inc.
The GigaVUE G Series Visibility Fabric Nodes include the GigaVUE-2404,
the GigaVUE-420, and the GigaVUE-212 family of Gigamon products.
Other Sources of Information

Gigamon provides additional documentation for the GigaVUE G Series
Visibility Fabric Nodes located on the Gigamon Customer Portal:
Document
Summary
GigaVUE G Series CLI QuickStart Guide v8.6.00
Provides an accelerated overview of the GigaVUE G Series

Visibility Fabric Nodes that include Hardware Setup, Initial
Configuration, and CLI usage in this most recent software
release.
GigaVUE G Series CLI Users Guide v8.6.00
Describes in detail how to install, connect, configure, and

operate the GigaVUE-2404, GigaVUE-420, and
GigaVUE-212. Provides detailed information on all relevant
CLI commands in this most recent software release.
GigaVUE G Series Upgrade Guide v8.6.00
Describes how to upgrade the GigaVUE-2404,

GigaVUE-420, and GigaVUE-212 in this most recent
software release.
GigaVUE G Series Command Line Summary v8.6.00
Summarizes all available CLI commands that are available in

a single document for this most recent software release.
G-VUE QuickStart Guide v3.6.00
Provides an accelerated overview of the G-VUE

Web-Based GUI in this most recent software release.
G-VUE Users Guide v3.6.00
Describes in detail how to install, connect, configure, and

operate the G-VUE Web-Based GUI for the GigaVUE G
Series Visibility Fabric Nodes in this most recent software
release.
GigaVUE G Series v8.6.00 / G-VUE v3.6.00 Release Notes
Describes New Features, Usage Notes, Resolved Issues,

and Known Issues for the GigaVUE G Series Visibility
Fabric Nodes and the G-VUE Web-Based GUI in this
most recent software release.
Contacting Technical Support

See http://www.gigamon.com/gigamon-technical-support for Technical Support hours
and contact information. You can also email Technical Support at
support@gigamon.com.
Premium Support
Email Gigamon at info@gigamon.com for information on purchasing 24x7 Premium
Support for your GigaVUE G Series Visibility Fabric Node. Premium Support entitles
you to around-the-clock phone support with a dedicated Support Engineer every day of
the week.
GigaVUE G Series Upgrade Guide
Chapter 1
GigaVUE G Series Upgrade Instructions

This guide describes how to upgrade a GigaVUE G Series Visibility Fabric
Node to the GigaVUE v8.6.00/G-VUE v3.6.00 release. See the following
sections for upgrade instructions:
Before You Begin Required Items on page 9
About Pre-Loader Images on page 11
Required Pre-Loader Images on page 11
Non Required Pre-Loader Images on page 11
Important Information Regarding Filenames: on page 11
Upgrade Paths on page 12
GigaVUE-2404 Running v7.0.xx with a GigaSMART Blade on

page 12
About Skip-Level Provisioning on page 12
Upgrading from Pre-v7.0.xx Releases on page 13
Upgrading Standalone Systems on page 14
Standalone Systems Snapshot View on page 14
Standalone Systems Detailed View on page 14
Upgrading Cross-Box Stacks on page 19
Cross-Box Stacks Snapshot View on page 19
Cross-Box Stacks Detailed View on page 20
Installing GigaSMART Software on page 26
Licensing GigaSMART Software on page 27
Installing G-VUE Software on page 28
Cloning System Configuration from One System to Another on page 29
Cloning a System in a Cross-Box Stack on page 30
GIGAVUE-MP NOT SUPPORTED IN v8.6.00!

The v8.6.00 release does not support the GigaVUE-MP platform! If you want to
preserve an existing stack that includes GigaVUE-MP systems, do not upgrade
to v8.6.00!
Maximum Number of Stacked GigaStreams in v8.6.00
The maximum number of GigaStream system stacks supported for a GigaVUE-2404 in
the v8.6.00 release remains the same as it was in v8.3.00 six. If you are upgrading
from a release prior to v7.2.00 that supported a maximum of eight; use the show
gigastream command prior to upgrading and reconfigure your GigaStream system
stack so that a GigaVUE-2404 uses no more than six. Upgrading a GigaVUE-2404 with
more than six GigaStream system stacks will cause the last two configured stacks to
be removed along with their active links; therefore, potentially causing unfavorable
stacking issues.
NOTE: The maximum number of tool and xbtool GigaStreams is still eight. The
maximum number of ports in a GigaStream is also still eight.
Before You Begin Required Items

Table 1-1 lists the items you will need to upgrade a GigaVUE G Series Visibility Fabric
Node to v8.6.00 from one of the supported starting points.
Obtaining Software Images
You can obtain the image for your system by contacting Technical Support. For each
system you want to upgrade, you will need to provide the output of show diag
command saved as a text file. Use the following information to contact Technical
Support:
E-mail: support@gigamon.com
Table 1-1: Required Items for Upgrade to GigaVUE v8.6.00/G-VUE v3.6.00

Platform
Required
Items
Description
SCP Server
You will need to copy (and unzip) the GigaVUE software packages onto an SCP server.
The GigaVUE Visibility Fabric Node will need the file servers IP address so that it can
connect to the server and download the image.
NOTE: Note that SCP support is available starting with v8.2.xx. When using SCP, keep in
mind that Gigamon requires Linux or UNIX-based SCP servers for use with the GigaVUE
G Series Visibility Fabric Node Windows-based servers are not supported. There are
freeware SCP servers available on the Internet. A web search will provide links to many
implementations.
All Platforms
gvweb8600.tgz
Gzip file containing the G-VUE software. The zip includes both the web installation file and
the web-based software itself. When completely unzipped to your SCP Root Directory, you
should see the following files and folders:
File: gvweb8600 Web installation file used with install -web command.
Folder: \web Files for web-based G-VUE interface.
These common compression tools can work with the G-VUE v3.6.00 files:
Linux includes command line tar utility.
Windows applications supporting the tar format include WinZip and 7-Zip. A web
search for tar windows will provide links to many such utilities.
gvcpre8400prep
Binary image file containing a preliminary image that expands system memory usage.
This image is only required for the GigaVUE-2404 running v7.0.xx v8.3.04 that are
operating as part of a stack.
gvc8600
Binary image file containing the updated v8.6.00 software for the GigaVUE-2404.
NOTE: This file may be provided in a zipped format (for example, gvc8600.zip).
gsc8600.tgz
GigaVUE-2404
Gzip file containing the software for the GigaSMART-6X blade. This file is installed on a
GigaVUE-2404 with a GigaSMART-6X blade physically installed.
You do not need to unzip this file. It can be installed directly using the install -gs
command.
NOTE: The GigaSMART and GigaVUE versions must match for successful usage of
GigaSMART operations.
NOTE: To preserve GigaSMART Operations across an upgrade, do not reboot the
system between the upgrade of the GigaVUE software and the GigaSMART software. If
you do reboot the system between the upgrade of the base software and the GigaSMART
software, you can use config restore after the upgrade to restore all GigaSMART
Operations.
Table 1-1: Required Items for Upgrade to GigaVUE v8.6.00/G-VUE v3.6.00

Platform
GigaVUE-420
Required
Items
Description
gvbpre8400prep
This image must be installed on v7.0.xx v8.3.04 on the GigaVUE-420 before installing
the v8.6.00 base image. It is not required for v8.3.05.
gvb8600
Binary image file containing the updated v8.6.00 base image software for the
GigaVUE-420.
NOTE: This file may be provided in a zipped format (for example, gvb8600.zip).
GigaVUE-212
gvdpre8400prep
This image must be installed on v7.0.xx v8.3.04 on the GigaVUE-212 before installing
the v8.6.00 base image. It is not required for v8.3.05.
gvd8600
Binary image file containing the updated v8.6.00 base image software for the
GigaVUE-212.
NOTE: This file may be provided in a zipped format (for example, gvd8600.zip).
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About Pre-Loader Images

Required Pre-Loader Images
A Pre-Loader image IS required for the following:
1. GigaVUE-420 and GigaVUE-212 products running v7.0.xx - v.8.3.04
(Standalone or Stacked).
2. GigaVUE-2404 products running v7.0.xx - v8.3.04 in a Mixed Stack1 that
combines GigaVUE-420 products and GigaVUE-212 products.
Non Required Pre-Loader Images

A Pre-Loader image IS NOT required for the following:
1. GigaVUE G Series Visibility Fabric Nodes running software v8.3.05 and above.
2. GigaVUE-2404 products that are Standalone.
3. Stacked environments with ONLY GigaVUE-2404 products.
Follow the correct upgrade paths to v8.6.00 for the criteria which meets your GigaVUE
G Series Visibility Fabric Node needs.
Important Information Regarding Filenames:

Table 1-2 outlines the correct filenames associated with correct upgrade path to
v8.6.00.
Table 1-2: Correct Filenames for this Software Release
Platform
Pre-Loader Image
Base Image
GigaVUE-2404
gvcpre8400prep
gvc8600
GigaVUE-420
gvbpre8400prep
gvb8600
GigaVUE-212
gvdpre8400prep
gvd8600
1.
A Mixed Stack is a Cross-Box stack that combines different GigaVUE G Series platforms.
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Upgrade Paths
Table 1-3 outline the correct upgrade path to v8.6.00 for both Standalone and
Cross-Box Stacked environments.
Table 1-3: Upgrade Paths for Standalone and Cross-Box Stacked Environments
Topology
Platform
Upgrade Path for GigaVUE G Series

Visibility Fabric Nodes Running
v7.0.xx v8.3.04
GigaVUE-2404
Standalone
Cross-Box
Stacks
Upgrade Path for GigaVUE G

Series Visibility Fabric Nodes
Running v8.3.05 v8.6.00
Direct to v8.6.00
Direct to v8.6.00
GigaVUE-420
Current Version -> Pre-Loader -> v8.6.00
Direct to v8.6.00
GigaVUE-212
Direct to v8.6.00
Direct to v8.6.00
Direct to v8.6.00
Direct to v8.6.00
GigaVUE-2404s ONLY
Others
GigaVUE-2404 Running v7.0.xx with a GigaSMART Blade

The only exception to the paths shown in the table above is for a GigaVUE-2404
running v7.0.xx with a GigaSMART blade installed. The GigaSMART software only
supports direct upgrades to v8.6.00 from v7.1.xx and later. These systems must use
the following upgrade paths:
1. v7.0.xx -> v7.1.xx (Base Image)
2. v7.0.xx -> v7.1.xx (GigaSMART Image) (reboot, config save)
3. v7.1.xx -> 8.6.xx (Base Image)
4. v7.1.xx -> 8.6.xx (GigaSMART Image) (reboot, config save).
About Skip-Level Provisioning

IMPORTANT: Prior to v8.2.xx, GigaVUE releases required that you follow strict
sequential upgrade paths if you were on v7.0.xx and wanted to get to v8.0.xx, you
had to install v7.1.xx and v7.2.xx first. This release includes relaxed upgrade paths to
v8.6.00 so long as you are on a v7.0.xx release or later (and dont have the
GigaSMART blade installed), you can upgrade directly to v8.6.00 with no intermediate
upgrade required.
NOTE: Use the show system command. If you need assistance obtaining an earlier
GigaVUE installation file as part of the upgrade to v8.6.00, contact Gigamon Technical
Support.
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Upgrading from Pre-v7.0.xx Releases

Table 1-4 shows the upgrade paths from Pre-v7.0.xx releases to v7.0xx. Once you are
on a v7.0.xx release (or later), you can use the upgrade paths for upgrading to v8.6.00.
In general, when installing sequential releases, it is important to save
configuration file settings after each upgrade to migrate settings correctly. In
general, each sequential upgrade requires the following steps:
1. Save the current configuration file with the next boot (nb) flag set (use show file to
identify the .cfg file with nb set).

2. Install the new GigaVUE software.
3. Reboot the system.
4. Save the configuration file with the nb flag set with the new software version.
Table 1-4: Upgrade Paths to GigaVUE v8.6.00 from Pre-v7.0.xx Releases

Platform
Upgrade Path to v8.6.00
File Name Format
GigaVUE-2404
v5.0.xx -> v6.1.xx -> v7.0.xx-> v8.6.xx
gvc8600
GigaSMART-6X software No releases prior to v7.0.xx.
gsc8600.tgz
NOTE: The GigaSMART software only supports upgrades to v8.6.00

from v7.1.xx and higher. A GigaVUE-2404 running v7.0.xx with a
GigaSMART blade installed must upgrade both the base image and the
GigaSMART software to v7.1.xx before upgrading to v8.6.00.
GigaVUE-420
v4.0.xx -> v5.0.xx -> v6.0.xx/v6.1.xx -> v7.0.xx (or higher) ->
gvbpre8400prep -> v8.6.xx
gvb8600
GigaVUE-212
No releases prior to v7.0.xx.
gvd8600
GigaVUE-MP
Not supported in v8.6.00.
N/A
G-VUE
No dependency. You can upgrade from any G-VUE version to another

(for example, you can upgrade G-VUE directly from v1.0.xx to v3.6.00).
gvweb8600.tgz
However, the G-VUE version must correspond to its partner GigaVUE

software version. For example, G-VUE v3.6.00 can only be used with
GigaVUE v8.6.00.
IMPORTANT NOTE on APPLICATION FILTERS and GIGAVUE-420 UPGRADES

The v8.6.00 release for the GigaVUE-420 does not support the VoIP and Email
application filters that were available on the v6.1.xx release for the GigaVUE-420:
If you want to continue to use application filters, leave your GigaVUE-420 at the
v6.1.xx release.
If you wish to upgrade a v6.1.xx GigaVUE-420 to v8.6.00, make sure you delete all
configured application port-filters and filters before performing the upgrade and save
the configuration! This ensures that your other settings are migrated successfully
during the upgrade. Upgrading a GigaVUE-420 with application filters configured
causes issues with version migration.
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Upgrading Standalone Systems

The following outlines the correct steps needed for upgrading GigaVUE Standalone
Systems to software v8.6.00.
Standalone Systems Snapshot View

The following steps are used to outline a high level approach for upgrading GigaVUE G
Series Visibility Fabric Node Standalone Systems to software v8.6.00.
1. Copy the Installation Files onto your SCP/TFTP Server.
2. Save the existing configuration.
3. Back-up the existing configuration.
4. Install the pre-loader image onto each node (if required).
a. Reboot the system.
b. Save the configuration.
5. Install the base image onto each node.
6. Install the GigaSMART Software
(only for GigaVUE-2404 systems with GigaSMART blades).

8. Save the configuration.
9. Install the G-VUE software onto each node.
Standalone Systems Detailed View

Copy the Installation Files onto your SCP/TFTP Server
1. Copy the appropriate installation files for each GigaVUE G Series Standalone
System to your SCP/TFTP servers root directory. There are separate installation
files for each platform:
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GigaVUE-2404
gvc8600
gsc8600.tgz (with GigaSMART present)
GigaVUE-420
gvbpre8400prep (if required see Table 1-3)
gvb8600
GigaVUE-212
gvdpre8400prep (if required see Table 1-3)
gvd8600
All Platforms
gvweb8600.tgz (for the G-VUE Web-Based GUI)
Save the Existing Configuration

2. Login to the system to be updated as a super user.
NOTE: Normal users do not have the necessary privileges to upgrade the GigaVUE
G Series Visibility Fabric Node software.
3. Execute the show file command to see which configuration file has the Next boot
file and Last restored flags set to Yes.

Example: GigaVUE>show file
4. Execute the config save command with the nb argument to save your current
configuration to flash memory for version migration.

Example: GigaVUE> config save gigavue1.cfg nb
IMPORTANT: The saved configuration file must have the nb flag set to Yes so that it
loads into memory when the GigaVUE G Series Visibility Fabric Node is rebooted.
5. Wait for the broadcast message informing you that the configuration save operation
has completed before continuing to the next step.
Back-up the Existing Configuration

Before upgrading a GigaVUE G Series Visibility Fabric Node, its always a good idea to
back up both a binary configuration file and a text-based version of the running
configuration to external storage so you have a backup. You can use the following
commands to create these backups:
Description
Command
Upload a Binary
Configuration File
upload -cfg <config file> SCP-server-ipaddr(A.B.C.D)|SCP-server-ipaddr(scp:username@A.B.C.D)
Upload Running
Configuration as a
Command File
upload -cmd -running <filename> SCP-server-ipaddr(A.B.C.D)|SCP-server-ipaddr(scp:username@A.B.C.D)
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Install the Pre-loader Image (if required)

Install the pre-loader image in exactly the same manner that you would any GigaVUE
G Series Visibility Fabric Node Standalone System. Verify that the pre-loader image is
required by examining Table 1-3 on page 12.
7. Install the pre-loader image onto each node (if required).
a. Install gvcpre8400prep for GigaVUE-2404 systems.
b. Install gvbpre8400prep for GigaVUE-420 systems.
c. Install gvdpre8400prep for GigaVUE-212 systems.
Example: GigaVUE>install gvcpre8400prep 192.168.1.15

Example using TFTP
Example: GigaVUE>install gvcpre8400prep 192.168.1.10

Example using SCP
Example:
GigaVUE>install gvcpre8400prep scp:gigamon@192.168.1.20
password:*********
The system warns you that another image file already exists in the system.
An image named 'gvc8xxx' already exists in the system - continue (y/n)?
8. Press y to confirm that you want to install the new image.
The system erases the existing image and installs the new one.
IMPORTANT: Wait for this process to complete the full cycle. It is important
not to power off or interrupt the system while the software image is being
written to flash memory. The system prompt will return when the image
has installed successfully.
Example: GigaVUE> reboot

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Install the Base Image

a. Install gvc8600 for GigaVUE-2404 systems.
b. Install gvb8600 for GigaVUE-420 systems.
c. Install gvd8600 for GigaVUE-212 systems.
Example using TFTP
Example: GigaVUE>install gvc8600 192.168.1.10

Example using SCP
Example:
GigaVUE>install gvc8600 scp:gigamon@192.168.1.20
password: *********
The system erases the existing image and installs the new one.
IMPORTANT: Wait for this process to complete the full cycle. It is important not
to power off or interrupt the system while the software image is being written
to flash memory. The system prompt will return when the image has installed
successfully.
Install the GigaSMART Software (if applicable)

13. Install the GigaSMART Software (only for GigaVUE-2404 systems with
GigaSMART blades). Refer to Installing GigaSMART Software on page 26.
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Reboot the System

When the system prompt reappears, reboot the system with the reboot command.
Example: GigaVUE> reboot
You are prompted to restart the system with the following message:
System will be re-started and load filename.cfg - continue (y/n)?
15. Press y to restart the system.
Save the Configuration

When the login prompt appears, log in and use the config save command with the nb
option to save your configuration in the new version format and set it to boot next.
Install the G-VUE Software

17. Install the G-VUE software. See Installing G-VUE Software on page 28.
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Upgrading Cross-Box Stacks

The following outlines the correct steps needed for upgrading GigaVUE Cross-Box
Stacks to software v8.6.00.
Cross-Box Stacks Snapshot View

The following steps are used to outline a high level approach for upgrading GigaVUE G
Series Visibility Fabric Node Cross-Box Stacks to software v8.6.00.
1. Copy the installation files onto your SCP/TFTP Server.
2. Synchronize the GigaVUE G Series Nodes.
3. Save the existing configuration.
5. Install the pre-loader image if required.
a. Install the pre-loader image onto each Slave node beginning with the furthest
Slave node working back to the Master node. DO NOT REBOOT AT THIS
POINT.
b. Install the pre-loader image onto the Master node. DO NOT REBOOT AT THIS
POINT.
c. Reboot each Slave node in sequence beginning with the furthest Slave node
working back to the Master node.

d. Reboot the Master node.
e. Save the configuration.
a. Install the base image onto each Slave node beginning with the furthest Slave
node working back to the Master node. DO NOT REBOOT AT THIS POINT.
b. Install the base image onto the Master node. DO NOT REBOOT AT THIS
POINT.
c. Install the GigaSMART Software (if applicable) onto each Slave node
beginning with the furthest Slave node working back to the Master node. DO
NOT REBOOT AT THIS POINT.
d. Reboot each Slave node in sequence beginning with the furthest Slave node
working back to the Master node.

e. Reboot the Master node.
f.
Save the configuration.
7. Install the G-VUE software onto the Master node.

8. Verify that the installation is successful.
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Cross-Box Stacks Detailed View

The procedure below describes how to upgrade systems in both Classic Mode and
Master/Slave Mode. To distinguish between commands for Classic Mode and Master/
Slave Mode Cross-Box stacks, the procedure uses the following Box IDs and
configuration filenames:
Box ID
Configuration File
Classic Mode
gigavue1.cfg
Master/Slave Mode
10
gigavue10.cfg
Notes on Master/Slave Cross-Box Stack Upgrades
For Master/Slave Mode stacks, all of the commands will be issued from the Master
node using the dbid argument to specify the destination Slave node. All Slave
nodes will need network connectivity from their Ethernet Management Port in order
to download the software image from the TFTP Server.
For Master/Slave Mode stacks, Gigamon requires the following:
First, install the image onto each Slave node in sequence that is physically
located the furthest from the Master node while working your way back
toward the Master node. The Master node should be the last to be installed.
Last, reboot each Slave node in sequence that is physically located the
furthest from the Master node while working your way back toward the
Master node. The Master node should be the last to be rebooted.
Copy the Installation Files on your SCP/TFTP Server

1. Copy the appropriate installation files for each GigaVUE G Series Cross-Box Stack
to your SCP/TFTP servers root directory. There are separate installation files for
each platform:
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GigaVUE-2404
gvcpre8400prep (if required see Table 1-3)
gvc8600
gsc8600.tgz (with GigaSMART present)
GigaVUE-420
gvbpre8400prep (if required see Table 1-3)
gvb8600
GigaVUE-212
gvdpre8400prep (if required see Table 1-3)
gvd8600
All Platforms
gvweb8600.tgz (for the G-VUE Web-Based GUI)
Synchronizing GigaVUE G Series Nodes

(Master/Slave Cross-Box Stacks Only)
Use the following procedure to synchronize the GigaVUE G Series Nodes (Master/
Slave Cross-Box Stacks Only):
2. Use the show xbsync all command to verify that all nodes in the stack are in sync.
If the stack is not in sync, do the following:

a. Issue the config xbsync all command from the Master node to synchronize
the stack.
b. Check the synchronization status again with show xbsync all.
If the stack is now in sync, you can proceed with the rest of the upgrade
procedure.
If the stack is still not in sync, proceed with the upgrade. At the conclusion of
the upgrade, restore the settings using either the text-based command file or
binary configuration file you previously uploaded. The commands are as
follows:
File Type
Restore Command
Text-Based
Command File
install -clone <command file> <SCP/TFTP server address>
Binary
Configuration
File
Download binary configuration file to flash from SCP/TFTP server:

install -cfg <configfile.cfg> <SCP/TFTP server address>
Install binary configuration file from flash:

config restore <configfile.cfg>
Save the Existing Configuration

3. Use the config save command with the nb argument to save the current
configuration of each system in the stack. For example:

Classic Mode
config save <filename.cfg> nb
Master/Slave Mode
config save <filename.cfg> nb dbid 10 (individual nodes)

OR
config save <filename.cfg> nb dbid all (all nodes)
IMPORTANT: The saved configuration file must have the nb flag set to Yes so that it
loads into memory when the GigaVUE G Series Visibility Fabric Node is rebooted.
4. Wait for the broadcast message informing you that the configuration save operation
has completed before continuing to the next step.
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Back-up the Existing Configuration

Back-up both a text-based version of the running configuration and a binary
configuration file to external storage so you have a backup. You can use the following
commands to create these backups:.
Description
Command
Upload Running
Configuration as
Command File
upload -cmd -running <filename>

TFTP-server-ipaddr(A.B.C.D)|SCP-server-ipaddr(scp:username@A.B.C.D)
Upload a Binary
Configuration File
upload -cfg <config file>

TFTP-server-ipaddr(A.B.C.D)|SCP-server-ipaddr(scp:username@A.B.C.D)
Install the Pre-loader Image (if required)

5. Install the pre-loader image onto each Slave node beginning with the furthest Slave
node working back to the Master node. DO NOT REBOOT AT THIS POINT.
a. Install gvcpre8400prep for GigaVUE-2404 systems.
b. Install gvbpre8400prep for GigaVUE-420 systems.
c. Install gvdpre8400prep for GigaVUE-212 systems.
See Table 1-3 on page 12 for information regarding the correct upgrade path to
v8.6.00.
NOTE: Do not upgrade the GigaSMART blade after installing the appropriate pre-loader
image.
When you reboot a GigaVUE-2404 Visibility Fabric Node with a GigaSMART
blade after installing the appropriate pre-loader image, you may see the
following error message:
GigaVUE & GigaSMART software version mismatch on slot x. GSOP application failed
This error message can be safely ignored. It will no longer appear after the
system is eventually upgraded to the base image.
Example:
Classic Mode
install gvcpre8400prepTFTP_IP_Address|SCP_IP_Address
Master/Slave
Mode
install gvcpre8400prepTFTP_IP_Address|SCP_IP_Address dbid 10
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The system erases the existing image and install the new one.
successfully.
7. Install the pre-loader image onto the Master node. DO NOT REBOOT AT THIS
POINT.
8. Reboot the system with the Reboot command. If this is a Master/ Slave Mode
stack, reboot the systems beginning with the furthest Slave node working back to
the Master node. The Master node should be the last one to be rebooted. A
command example reads:
Classic Mode
reboot
Master/Slave Mode
reboot dbid 10
You will be prompted to restart the system with the following message:

10. Use the config save command with the nb option to save the configuration of each
system in the stack in the new version format and set it to boot next. For example:
Classic Mode
config save gigavue1.cfg nb
Master/Slave Mode
config save gigavue10.cfg nb dbid 10
Install the Base Image

11. Install the base image onto each Slave node beginning with the furthest Slave node
working back to the Master node. DO NOT REBOOT AT THIS POINT.

a. Install gvc8600 for GigaVUE-2404 systems.
b. Install gvb8600 for GigaVUE-420 systems.
c. Install gvd8600 for GigaVUE-212 systems.
See Table 1-3 on page 12 for information regarding the correct upgrade path to
v8.6.00.
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Example:
Classic Mode
install gvc8600 TFTP_IP_Address|SCP_IP_Address
Master/Slave
Mode
install gvc8600 TFTP_IP_Address|SCP_IP_Address dbid 10
The system erases the existing image and install the new one.
successfully.
13. Install the base image onto the Master node. DO NOT REBOOT AT THIS POINT.
Install the GigaSMART Software (if applicable)

If your system includes a GigaSMART blade, upgrade it as follows:
14. After updating a GigaVUE-2404 Visibility Fabric Node with a base image, upgrade
the GigaSMART software before rebooting the system in the next step. Refer to
Installing GigaSMART Software on page 26.
Reboot the System

15. Reboot the system with the Reboot command. If this is a Master/ Slave Mode
stack, reboot the systems beginning with the furthest Slave node working back to
the Master node. The Master node should be the last one to be rebooted. A
command example reads:
Classic Mode
reboot
Master/Slave Mode
reboot dbid 10
You will be prompted to restart the system with the following message:
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Save the Configuration

17. Use the config save command with the nb option to save the configuration of each
system in the stack in the new version format and set it to boot next. For example:
Classic Mode
config save gigavue1.cfg nb
Master/Slave Mode
config save gigavue10.cfg nb dbid 10
Install the G-VUE Software

18. Install the G-VUE software. See Installing G-VUE Software on page 28.
Verify that the Installation is Successful
Use the following steps to ensure that all xbmaps are restored after the upgrade:
19. Ensure that all systems in the stack are operating correctly traffic is flowing to all
systems in the stack and xbmaps are forwarding traffic as expected.

20. Use the commands below to verify the settings for each system in the stack.
Classic Mode Stacks Use the show diag command on each system in the
stack.
Master/Slave Mode Stacks Use the show stack_info and show diag
command from the Master node for each Slave node in the stack.
Table 1-5: Verifying Stacking Settings
GigaVUE-2404
GigaVUE-420
Box ID
active_link
Included with active_link
x1_bid
x2_bid
ib_cable_len
ib_cable_len
The Link Status for all stacking interfaces displays as 1 (up).

Communication between the systems is functioning. Each system
should be able to identify the modules in the other systems.
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Installing GigaSMART Software

The GigaSMART-6X is an optional blade for the GigaVUE-2404. It has its own onboard
processor and software image so that it can provide packet modification features such
as timestamping, packet slicing, masking, de-duplication, header stripping, tunnel
stripping, and source port labeling.
After physically installing the GigaSMART blade in the GigaVUE-2404, you can install
its software with the install -gs command, as described in the following procedure.
IMPORTANT: Always upgrade the base GigaVUE software to the latest version before
upgrading the GigaSMART software to the corresponding version.
IMPORTANT: To preserve GigaSMART Operations across an upgrade, do not reboot the
system between the upgrade of the GigaVUE software and the GigaSMART software.
If you do reboot the system between the upgrade of the base software and the
GigaSMART software, you will need to recreate your GigaSMART operations.
1. Ensure you have already upgraded the GigaVUE-2404 base software. The
versions of the GigaVUE and GigaSMART software must match for successful
operations.
2. Copy the gsc8600.tgz installation file for the GigaSMART to your TFTP servers
root directory. Do not unzip the file.

3. Login to the system to be updated as a super user.
4. Execute the install -gs command to install the GigaSMART software. The syntax
is as follows:
install -gs gsc8xxx.tgz slot_val(2|3) TFTP-server-ipaddr|SCP-server-ipaddr
For example, the following command installs the GigaSMART software named
gsc8600.tgz for a blade in Slot 2 from a TFTP server at 192.168.1.10 with the
username gigamon:
install -gs gsc8600.tgz 2 192.168.1.10
The GigaVUE G Series Visibility Fabric Node downloads the installation file and
sends it to the GigaSMART blade, informing you when the installation is complete.
IMPORTANT: Wait for this process to complete. It is important not to power off
or interrupt the system while the software is being written to flash. The
system prompt will return when the installation is complete.
5. The system automatically resets the GigaSMART blade after the software is
installed. When it is finished resetting the blade, you may see the following error
message:
GigaVUE & GigaSMART software version mismatch on slot x. GSOP application failed.
This error message can be safely ignored. It will no longer appear after rebooting
the system.
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Licensing GigaSMART Software

GigaSMART software must be licensed before it can be used:
If you purchased a GigaVUE-2404 with a GigaSMART blade already installed, your

GigaSMART software will be licensed at the factory. You can use the show system
command to verify that the license is already configured. If it is, you do not need to
authorize it again. The following show system output shows a licensed
GigaSMART-6X in Slot 2:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GigaSMART Slot2 : Ready
Version
License Key
: App 8.6.00 Cfg 7.3.1 OS MDE-2.1.0.98943-svn21686

: B6219AE9-D025F931-8A7669DF-58526FED
Licensed Apps : Slicing Masking Timestamp SrcPort-Label Tunneled-Ports Dedup Strip L7lb
Supported Apps : Slicing Masking Timestamp SrcPort-Label Tunneled-Ports Dedup Strip L7lb
Licensed MACs : 00:1D:AC:0A:0A:18, Count=8
Time Source
: LOCAL (Actual LOCAL)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you purchased a GigaSMART-6X blade separately and are installing it in an

existing system, you must use the config system gs_license command to license
your software. See below.
Contact your Gigamon Sales representative to obtain a license for your GigaSMART
software. Use the following procedure to apply the GigaSMART license:
1. Apply the license key in the GigaVUE CLI with the following command:
config system gs_license <xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx> slot <slot_val>]
For example:
config system gs_license B62199EE-D725F92F-D37D3AA1-7C214214 slot 2
The GigaVUE G Series Visibility Fabric Node applies the license key, informing you of
its success or failure:
If successful, you will see the newly applied license key in the show system
output.
If not successful, contact Gigamon Technical Support.
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Installing G-VUE Software

Keep in mind the following G-VUE installation notes:
GigaVUE v8.6.00 must be installed to use G-VUE v3.6.00. G-VUE v3.6.00 will not
work with previous GigaVUE software versions (and vice-versa).
G-VUE v3.6.00 can be installed on GigaVUE G Series Visibility Fabric Nodes

running in either Master/Slave or Classic stacking modes. In a Master/Slave stack,
G-VUE only needs to be installed on the Master node.
Installation Procedure
Use the following procedure to install the G-VUE software on a GigaVUE-2404,
GigaVUE-420, or GigaVUE-212.
1. Untar/unzip the contents of gvweb8600.tgz to your SCP/TFTP servers root
directory. The command in Linux is as follows:

tar -zxvf gvweb8600.tgz
NOTE: Some unzip/untar utilities may require you to unzip twice once for the
top-level gvweb8600.tgz file and once for the tarball of the \web folder inside.
NOTE: If you have a previous version of the G-VUE software in your SCP servers
root directory, make sure you choose to overwrite the existing files during the unzip
process.
2. When all files are unzipped/untarred, you should have the following files in your
SCP servers root directory:
File: gvweb8600 Web installation file used with install -web command.
Folder: \web Files for web-based G-VUE interface.
3. Use the install -web command to install G-VUE. For example:

install -web gvweb8600 scp:jmatz@192.168.2.45
The installer copies the G-VUE software from your file server to the GigaVUE G
Series Visibility Fabric Node, returning you to the system prompt when finished.
NOTE: If you are using SCP and the server requires a password, you will be
prompted for it before the software is downloaded.
IMPORTANT: Wait for this process to complete. It is important not to power off
or interrupt the system while the software is being written to flash. The
system prompt will return when the installation is complete.
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Cloning System Configuration from One System to Another

The install command provides a -clone argument that lets you download and apply a
command file stored on an SCP server to the GigaVUE G Series Visibility Fabric node.
With a single command, you can clone one systems configuration to another. The
overall procedure is as follows:
1. Login as a super user to the system whose configuration you want to apply to a
second box and use upload -cmd to upload a command file containing its
configuration to an SCP server.
For example, the following command uploads the running configuration to a
command file named cloneconfig.txt on the SCP server at 192.168.1.10 with the
username root:
GigaVUE>upload -cmd -running scp:root@192.168.1.10 cloneconfig.txt
Creating system commands...
Reading running cfg from memory...
Converting to commands...
Uploading config-text file....
Config file upload to file cloneconfig.txt succeed (12436 bytes).
NOTE: If you dont specify a filename for the command file, its generated
automatically using the chassis type and serial number.
2. Login to the system to be reconfigured and use the following command to apply
the clone configuration to the second system:

install -clone <command file from Step a> <SCP server address>
In this example, the exact command would be:

install -clone cloneconfig.txt scp:root@192.168.1.10
Figure 1 summarizes the process.
Figure 1: Cloning GigaVUE Configuration with install-clone

When you apply the clone configuration, the GigaVUE G Series Visibility Fabric
node downloads the configuration file to the target system and makes sure the
current software version is compatible with the command file. Then, each line in the
file is applied to the system and printed to the CLI with a -> prefix. Issues and errors
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are displayed in blue so you can identify issues that need to be addressed after the
clone procedure.
3. When the system finished the clone procedure, it prompts you to save the new
configuration. Make sure you include the -nb argument if you want to use the new
configuration the next time the system restarts.
4. If any of the settings in the clone configuration file require a restart, the system
prompts you to reboot.
Cloning a System in a Cross-Box Stack

You clone a system in a Cross-Box Stack in the same way you do a standalone system.
The only difference is that if you are working from a Master node, you must use the
dbid argument to identify the system whose configuration you want to upload to the
SCP server. Then, run the install -clone command over the target systems serial
Console port so you dont lose connectivity when the new IP configuration is applied.
All configuration information from the source system, including Box ID, IP, and stacking
settings come over, allowing the Master node to discover the replacement system right
away.
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Before You Begin Required Items on page 9

About Pre-Loader Images on page 11

Required Pre-Loader Images on page 11

Non Required Pre-Loader Images on page 11

Important Information Regarding Filenames: on page 11

Upgrade Paths on page 12

GigaVUE-2404 Running v7.0.xx with a GigaSMART Blade on

About Skip-Level Provisioning on page 12

Upgrading from Pre-v7.0.xx Releases on page 13

Upgrading Standalone Systems on page 14

Standalone Systems Snapshot View on page 14

Standalone Systems Detailed View on page 14

Upgrading Cross-Box Stacks on page 19

Cross-Box Stacks Snapshot View on page 19

Cross-Box Stacks Detailed View on page 20

Installing GigaSMART Software on page 26

Licensing GigaSMART Software on page 27

Installing G-VUE Software on page 28

Cloning System Configuration from One System to Another on page 29

Cloning a System in a Cross-Box Stack on page 30

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About Pre-Loader Images

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Non Required Pre-Loader Images

Important Information Regarding Filenames:

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Upgrade Path for GigaVUE G Series

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About Skip-Level Provisioning

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identify the .cfg file with nb set).