User guide

Release9.5ReleaseNotes
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Issue2,October2009  Page47
Release 9.5 is not applicable to
 PMP 500 Series modules (Canopy 3.5 GHz OFDM APs and SMs)
 PTP 300 Series Bridges
 PTP 400 Series Bridges (formerly 30-/60-Mbps backhaul modules)
 PTP 500 Series Bridges
 PTP 600 Series Bridges (formerly 150-/300-Mbps backhaul modules)
 CMMs (Cluster Management Modules)
 Powerline MU Gateway and Modem
7.1.2 SupportedUpgradePath
Upgrade paths for operating sectors are shown in Figure 21.
Figure 21: Upgrade path for operating sectors
Each release has new feature content and may have changes to message structures and
protocols used between the AP and the SMs. These changes may affect operation of APs and
SMs operating on untested mixed releases during the upgrade period, resulting in features or
indicators not working properly, or in the worst case SMs being stranded by the use of untested
combinations. Following the tested upgrade path is strongly recommended for operating sectors.
Standalone modules such as spares can be upgraded from any Release 8.x (or any hardware
scheduling release) to Release 9.5. For details on upgrading modules running software
scheduling see previous release notes, especially the Release 7.3.6 Release Notes.
7.1.3 UpgradeToolOptions
Use either CNUT 3.20 or Prizm 3.2 for the upgrade.