Skylight performance element: GX Release Notes 7.8.3.2

These release notes cover the requirements, new features, changes, addressed issues and known limitations for the GX Performance Element firmware version 7.8.3.2. Please read all the notes prior to installing this firmware version. For more information, refer to the GX Performance Element User Manual section: GX Performance Element User Manual 7.8.3.2

Requirements

This firmware version applies to the following Skylight element: GX, resulting from changes in the TLS version, the following software versions are compatible with SkyLIGHT Director Version 1.3 (now Skylight orchestrator) and above:

• 7.1.1.1
• 7.3.0.3
• 7.4
• 7.5
• 7.6
• 7.7
• 7.8
• 7.8.1
• 7.8.2
• 7.8.2.1
• 7.8.3
• 7.8.3.1
• 7.8.3.2

Firmware Version 7.8.3.2_24527 (2022-02-16)

New Features and Enhancements

Enhanced SFP Speed Override feature for port speed
This enhancement of the SFP Speed Override feature will support Copper SFPs and Fiber SFPs in a consistent behavior.

Operational Considerations

Important Notes

• The GT Performance Element firmware is delivered in a consolidated file prefixed by "ACC", e.g. ACC_7.X_YYYY.afl. This file contains the firmware for the GT, GX and LT Performance Element products. It cannot be used with any other product.
• IMPORTANT: Prior to upgrading the firmware on a unit where the History Buckets feature is enabled, certain precautions may need to be taken to prevent a loss of history data during the upgrade.