Configuring Service Module Packages

The following topics describe how to configure the service module packages on the Mobility Master:

Viewing Service Module Packages

You can view the list of service module packages using the WebUI or CLI Command-Line Interface. A console interface with a command line shell that allows users to execute text input as commands and convert these commands to appropriate functions..

To view the list of service module packages using the WebUI, in the Mobility Master node-hierarchy, navigate to Maintenance > Software Management > Service Module Packages.

To view the list of service module packages using the CLI Command-Line Interface. A console interface with a command line shell that allows users to execute text input as commands and convert these commands to appropriate functions., execute the following command:

(host) [mynode] #show packages

Adding Service Module Package

The following procedure describes how to add a service module package.

1. Obtain the required service package from the Aruba Support site.

2. In the Mobility Master node-hierarchy, navigate to Maintenance > Software Management > Service Module Packages.

3. Click + at the bottom of the Service Module Packages table.

4. In the Add package window, configure the parameters described in the following table:

Table 1: Load New Package Configuration Parameters

Parameter

Description

Access method

Select the protocol to access the service module package.

FTP File Transfer Protocol. A standard network protocol used for transferring files between a client and server on a computer network.

Local file

SCP Secure Copy Protocol. SCP is a network protocol that supports file transfers between hosts on a network.

TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol. The TFTP is a software utility for transferring files from or to a remote host.

USB Universal Serial Bus. USB is a connection standard that offers a common interface for communication between the external devices and a computer. USB is the most common port used in the client devices.

Host IP address

Specify the IPv4 or IPv6 address of the image server where the service module package resides.

NOTE: Specify this parameter if FTPSCP, or TFTP is used as the access method to access the service module package.

Image file name

Enter the exact service package name as residing on the image server.

NOTE: Use the Browse button to navigate to the image file if Local File is used as the access method to access the service module package.

Destination file name

Specify the destination service module package name.

NOTE: As a best practice, keep the image name same as destination file name.

Username

Specify the username to log in to the image server.

NOTE: Specify this parameter if FTP or SCP is used as the access method.

Password

Specify the username to log in to the image server.

NOTE: Specify this parameter if FTP or SCP is used as the access method.

5. Click Submit to validate the package.

The following CLI Command-Line Interface. A console interface with a command line shell that allows users to execute text input as commands and convert these commands to appropriate functions. commands add a service module package.

(host) [mynode] #upgrade-pkg copy ftp: <ftphost> <username> <filename> flash: <destfilename>

(host) [mynode] #upgrade-pkg copy scp: <scphost> <username> <filename> flash: <destfilename>

(host) [mynode] #upgrade-pkg copy tftp: <tftphost> <filename> flash: <destfilename>

After downloading a service module package, the LSM feature performs the following compatibility checks to determine if the service module package is compatible with the running version of ArubaOS.

Platform Check: Determines if the package must run on a specific platform.

Version Check: Determines if the package version matches the version of ArubaOS running on the system.

If validation is successful, the installation process can continue. If validation is unsuccessful, the package is removed, and an error message appears.

Activating Service Module Package

The following procedure describes how to activate a service module package

1. In the Mobility Master node hierarchy, navigate to Maintenance > Software Management > Service Module Packages.

2. Select a service module package from the Service Module Packages table.

3. In the Service Module Packages > [name] section, set Status to Active.

4. Click Submit.

The following CLI Command-Line Interface. A console interface with a command line shell that allows users to execute text input as commands and convert these commands to appropriate functions. command activates a service module package.

(host) [mynode] #upgrade-pkg activate <packagename>

The service module package is halted and upgraded with the new service module package, during which time the service module package is unavailable to all users. After the service module package is activated, the service restarts.

Removing Service Module Package

The following procedure describes how to remove a service module package.

1. In the Mobility Master node hierarchy, navigate to Maintenance > Software Management > Service Module Packages.

2. Select a service module package from the Service Module Packages table.

3. Click the trash icon.

4. Click Delete in the service module package delete window.

The following CLI Command-Line Interface. A console interface with a command line shell that allows users to execute text input as commands and convert these commands to appropriate functions. command removes a service module package.

(host) [mynode] #upgrade-pkg remove <packagename>