Software Updates
You have several options to upgrade Belden Horizon Data Operations (BHDO). If you need to download an updated version of BHDO, follow up with your Belden account executive.
The upgrade process preserves your data and existing configurations. After the Belden Horizon Data Operations software has been installed on a device, this upgrade process can be used throughout the lifetime of the device.
Important
- You can't downgrade a lower version.
- If needed, you can upgrade to the same version you're currently on.
- An upgrade to an internal pre-release version is possible, but contains a warning. Pre-release versions are not upgradeable.
- Creating a backup prior to upgrading is recommended.
- You cannot upgrade if your controller is IDE. You must have a SATA controller to upgrade.
- Software upgrades haven’t been validated yet on VirtualBox 6.1.x. An upgrade attempt running on VirtualBox 6.1.x may result in a corrupted and unrecoverable Belden Horizon Data Operations instance.
- If you want the same edge device configuration and setup on a fresh installation or with an update, you can use a template. See Templates for more information.
Caution: Software upgrades haven’t been validated yet on VirtualBox 6.1.x. An upgrade attempt running on VirtualBox 6.1.x may result in a corrupted and unrecoverable Belden Horizon Data Operations instance.
Upgrade Belden Horizon Data Operations
You have three options for upgrading Belden Horizon Data Operations.
Backup Checklist
For backup purposes, you can complete the following tasks before doing a software upgrade. All configurations and settings are maintained and carried over after upgrading to a new version.
Note: For Belden Horizon Data Operations version 3.10.0 and later, you will need to download a backup before upgrading.
Download all tags in a CSV file from DeviceHub > Tags. See Manage Tags.
Download flows files from Flows Manager. See Manage a Flows Manager for more information.
Export all flows from your Analytics groups. See Manage Processors and Analytics Flows for more information.
Export the OPC UA hierarchy configuration JSON file from the OPC > Hierarchy pane. See Manage Nodes for more information.
Create a Template from the Template tab in System > Backup / Restore. See the Download a Template section in Manage Templates.
Create a support bundle from the Support section in System > Support. See Support.
Make a backup of your system from the Backup / Restore Configuration section in Settings > Backup / Restore. See Back Up a Device.
Option 1: Upload Local File
This is the recommended upgrade method.
Before You Begin
- Verify the current software version running on Belden Horizon Data Operations in System > Info under the General section.
- Contact your BHDO representative to get the correct version of the UPD file you want to upgrade to.
Upload a New Version of Belden Horizon Data Operations Software
Once you have the correct UPD file, complete the following steps to upload it to your BHDO instance.
To upload a new version of Belden Horizon Data Operations:
- In Belden Horizon Data Operations, navigate to System > Device Management. The Device Management pane appears.
- From the Software Update section, click Upload File.
- Select the UPD file and click Open. A pop-up warns you of the device reboot and prompts you to confirm the upload.
- Click Ok. For Belden Horizon Data Operations version 3.10.0 and later, follow the prompts to download a backup before proceeding with the upgrade. The software loads and installs, and then the system reboots.
- Once the system has restarted, close your browser and open the browser again.
- Clear your browser cache.
- Log in to Belden Horizon Data Operations and navigate to System > Info. Verify the software version is the updated version.
Option 2: Upgrade Through Belden Horizon Data Manager
If you have access to Belden Horizon Data Manager, see the following for upgrading remotely:
- Software
Option 3: Download Upgrade File
Note: This option is available for Belden Horizon Data Operations version 3.5.2 and later.
If the two options above are not available, then you can download the upgrade file from a URL.
Before You Begin
Follow up with your BHDO representative to download the correct UPD file locally to your computer and get the Checksum value you will need. Then, upload the file to your preferred file storage service. You will use the URL to access the file when entering the Download URL in Belden Horizon Data Operations.
Download the Upgrade File in Belden Horizon Data Operations
To download the upgrade file in Belden Horizon Data Operations:
- In Belden Horizon Data Operations, navigate to System > Device Management. The Device Management pane appears.
- In the Software Update section, click Download from URL. The Download Software Update dialog box appears.
- Enter or paste the Download URL and Checksum value in the required fields. Then, click Start download. When the download successfully completes, the file displays in the Update Files section.
- For the downloaded file, click Update. For Belden Horizon Data Operations version 3.10.0 and later, follow the prompts to download a backup before proceeding with the upgrade.