Firmware Model Mappings allow you to specify the firmware build or firmware version you want to be assigned to a specific RiskBand device model. If, during a call home sequence, a device determines that its current firmware does not match the firmware in its Firmware Model mapping, it will schedule an “Over the Air” (or OTA) to download the specified firmware.
The following actions are available for Firmware Model Mappings:
When firmware builds are uploaded to the RiskBand ARIES Manager they are given a Release Lifecycle label (through the Firmware Build Model) that indicates the stability of the firmware. The labels, listed in order of most stable to least stable, are:
• LTS Production — this label, meaning “long term support,” is used to identify firmware builds that have been determined to be unusually stable.
• Stable Production — this label is used to identify firmware builds that have a stable track record in the field.
• Latest Production — this label is used to identify the newest firmware builds that have been released for general use.
• Community Technology Preview — this label is used to identify firmware builds that are very recent and may not have received complete test coverage before being made available to limited customers.
Firmware policies use these labels to determine which version of firmware should be downloaded to a device. If a firmware version with the specified Lifecycle label is not available for a device, then the RiskBand ARIES Manager will attempt to provide a more stable version of the firmware to the device.
For example, if a device has been assigned the Early Adopter Firmware Policy, the device will receive firmware updates that are designated by the Firmware Model Mapping as being “Stable Production.” If there is not a Firmware Model Mapping that matches this, the RiskBand ARIES Manager will attempt to use a Firmware Model Mapping that has the correct version of firmware your device requires, but with a Lifecycle label of “LTS Production,” as this indicates a more stable version than “Stable Production.”
To create a Firmware Model Mapping with the RiskBand ARIES Manager:
1. In the navigation pane, under the Hardware section, right-click Firmware Model Mappings and select Create Mapping.
The Create Mapping dialog box appears.
2. From the Model drop-down menu, choose the device model that you want to map a firmware build to.
3. From the Release Lifecycle drop-down menu, choose the release label for the mapping (see About Lifecycle Labels).
4. From the Software Image drop-down, choose the firmware build you want to map to the device model you selected in step 2.
5. Click OK.
6. The Firmware Model Mapping is created and is displayed in the content pane.
To modify a Firmware Model Mapping with the RiskBand ARIES Manager:
1. In the navigation pane, under the Hardware section, click Firmware Model Mappings.
2. In the content pane, right-click the Firmware Model Mapping you want to modify and select Modify Mapping.
The Modify Mapping dialog box appears.
3. From the Model drop-down menu, choose the device model that you want to map a firmware build to.
4. From the Release Lifecycle drop-down menu, choose the release label for the mapping (About Lifecycle Labels).
5. From the Software Image drop-down, choose the firmware build you want to map to the device model you selected in step 2.
6. Click OK.
The device model is modified and the new information displays in the Device Models content pane.
To view a Firmware Model Mapping with the RiskBand ARIES Manager:
1. In the navigation pane, under the Hardware section, click Firmware Model Mappings.
2. In the content pane, right-click the Firmware Model Mapping you want to modify and select View Mapping.
The View Mapping dialog box appears.
3. After you are finished viewing the information about the Firmware Model Mapping, click Close.
The View Mapping dialog box closes.
To delete a Firmware Model Mapping with the RiskBand ARIES Manager:
1. In the navigation pane, under the Hardware section, click Firmware Model Mappings.
2. In the content pane, right-click the Firmware Model Mapping you want to delete and select Delete Mapping
The confirmation screen displays.
3. Click OK.
The Firmware Model Mapping is deleted.