To install an update, BIG-IP software needs access to the ISO file. If the update is a hotfix, you need the ISO files for both the base version and the hotfix.

1. In a browser, open the F5^® Downloads page (https://downloads.f5.com).
2. Download the version's base ISO file and its associated MD5 checksum file.
3. Download the update ISO file and its associated MD5 checksum file.
   Important: Before you perform the installation, you should test the integrity of the ISO files to verify that you have downloaded clean copies. Use an MD5 verification program to ensure that the downloaded ISO files' checksums match the values in their corresponding MD5 files.
4. In the BIG-IP VE user interface, on the Main tab, click System > Software Management > Image List > Import .
5. Click Browse to navigate to the downloaded base level installation file.
6. When the image name appears in the Software Image field, click Import to begin the operation.
   Important: Do not navigate away from this screen before the operation is done.
   When the import is complete, the Import page closes and the downloaded base image displays as an available image.
7. Click the Hotfix List tab.
8. At the right side of the screen, click Import.
9. Click Browse to navigate to the downloaded hotfix installation file.
10. When the image name appears in the Software Image field, click Import to begin the operation.
    Important: Do not navigate away from this screen before the operation is done.
    When the import is complete, the Import page closes and the downloaded hotfix displays in the list of available images.

1. On the Main tab, click System > Software Management .
   The Software Management Image List screen opens.
2. In the Available Images area, select the software image you want to install and click Install.
   The Install Software Image popup screen opens.
3. Select the disk you want to install the image on, and then type or select a volume name, and click Install.
   The upgrade process installs the software on the inactive disk location that you specify. This process usually takes between three and ten minutes.

   Tip: If there is a problem during installation, you can use log messages to troubleshoot a solution. The system stores the installation log file as /var/log/liveinstall.log.
   The software image is installed.

1. On the Main tab, click System > Software Management .
   The Software Management Image List screen opens.
2. On the menu bar, click Boot Locations.
   The Boot Locations screen opens.
3. In the Boot Location column, click the link representing the boot location you want to activate.
   The properties screen for the boot location opens.
4. Click Activate.
   A confirmation screen opens.
5. Click OK to initiate the reboot operation.
   The system presents progress messages during the restart operation.