what is the correct Firmware for Cisco IP Phones 7940 and 7942 1

[serge9]

i have Cisco 2811 (revision 49.46) 249856/12288k bytes of memory
running CME
bootstrap, Version 12.4(13r) release software (fc1)

CME version 4
i have a few 7961G registered and working fine
any time i connect 7940, 7942 to the 3750 switch , the phone screen shows upgrading and it stay there, if i unplug the phone from the switch and connect it with cisco power plug only, it shows upgrading, if i do factory rest, still it is stuck on upgrading

telephony services and the files on tfyp server are as follow
do i need to add Load 7940 in telephony services
what is the complete command
and do i have the correct firmware on the tftp server for 7940 and 7942
what is the name on those image files and the version for 7940 and 7942 for SCCP and SIP

Thanks a million




tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/term41.default.loads alias term41.default.loads
ftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/SCCP41.8-5-4S.loads alias SCCP41.8-5-4S.loads
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/jar41sccp.8-5-4TH1-6.sbn alias jar41sccp.8-5-4TH1-6.sbn
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/dsp41.8-5-4TH1-6.sbn alias dsp41.8-5-4TH1-6.sbn
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/cvm41sccp.8-5-4TH1-6.sbn alias cvm41sccp.8-5-4TH1-6.sbn
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/cnu41.8-5-4TH1-6.sbn alias cnu41.8-5-4TH1-6.sbn
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/term61.default.loads alias term61.default.loads
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/ringtones/Analog2.raw
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/ringtones/AreYouThere.raw
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/ringtones/AreYouThereF.raw
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/ringtones/Bass.raw
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/ringtones/CallBack.raw
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/ringtones/Chime.raw
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/ringtones/DistinctiveRingList.xml
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/ringtones/Jamaica.raw
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/ringtones/Pop.raw
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/ringtones/RingList.xml
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/ringtones/Analog1.raw
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/apps41.8-5-4TH1-6.sbn alias apps41.8-5-4TH1-6.sbn
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/GUI/admin_user.html
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/GUI/admin_user.js
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/GUI/CiscoLogo.gif
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/GUI/Delete.gif
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/GUI/downarrow.gif
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/GUI/ephone_admin.html
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/GUI/normal_user.html
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/GUI/normal_user.js
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/GUI/Plus.gif
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/GUI/Tab.gif
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/GUI/telephony_service.html
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/GUI/xml-test.html
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/GUI/xml.template
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/GUI/dom.js
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/GUI/logohome.gif
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/GUI/sxiconad.gif
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/GUI/uparrow.gif
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/GUI/CME_GUI_README.TX


telephony-service
max-ephones 42
max-dn 144
load 7961 SCCP41.8-5-4S

 

[gnrslash4life]

Im not a CME guy but I can tell you that the 40's, 42's and 61's are all going to have different firmware files. Judging from what you posted it looks like only the 61 load is there which is probably why you are sitting with the 40's and 42's. The 40's have been EOL for awhile so their last firmware is 8.1SR2 or something like that. The 42's I believe are at 9.3.1SR4. But you might be better off keeping them at 8.5 firmware like the 61's are. Hope this helps a little till someone with more CME experience chimes in.

Certifications:
A+
Network+
CCENT
CCNA Voice

 

[whykap]

I agree with gnr. Since your CME version is fairly old (and not supported), I would stay with an older version of firmware for the 7942s. Not sure how the latest load will behave with an older version of CME.
As far as how to load the firmware onto telephony service, here's a tutorial:

http://www.firewall.cx/cisco-technical-knowledgebase/cisco-voice/930-cisco-phone-upgrade.html

 

[serge9]

Thank You gnrlash4life, whykap
The firmware i should be looking for
should be something like cmterm-7940_7960-sccp.8-5-1.tar
I could not locate it, so I guess it is note the correct firmware name!

Thanks
Serge9

 

[whykap]

You will need to download the zip file and upload each one individually to your server as the older loads were not tar files if I recall correctly.
I was able to find the 7940-7960s all the way back to version 3. so its all there.
Once you log into cco this is the path:

Downloads Home ->

Products ->

Collaboration Endpoints ->

IP Phones ->

Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series ->

Cisco Unified IP Phone 7940G->

similar for the 7942.

 

[serge9]

Thanks Whykap, excellent detailed Road Map
i down loaded those files, i will do the same for 7940G
cmterm-7942_7962-sccp.8-5-2SR1.zip
cmterm-7942_7962-sccp.8-5-2SR1.cop.sgn
cmterm-7942_7962-sccp.8-5-2SR1.exe

what is the difference between cmterm-7942_7962-sccp.8-5-2SR1.cop.sgn and the cmterm-7942_7962-sccp.8-5-2SR1.zip
if i unzip it and take the unzipped files put on the FTTP server
and add in the telephony services load 7942 SCCP41.8-5-4S

so the telephony services will have
load 7940 sccp....
load 7942 sccp....
load 7961 sccp...
do i need to re creat CNF file?

am i missing something

Thanks

 

[serge9]

forget to ask
i have the following files (as listed in my first post)on my CME router
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/term41.default.loads alias term41.default.loads
ftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/SCCP41.8-5-4S.loads alias SCCP41.8-5-4S.loads
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/jar41sccp.8-5-4TH1-6.sbn alias jar41sccp.8-5-4TH1-6.sbn
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/dsp41.8-5-4TH1-6.sbn alias dsp41.8-5-4TH1-6.sbn
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/cvm41sccp.8-5-4TH1-6.sbn alias cvm41sccp.8-5-4TH1-6.sbn
tftp-server usbflash1:Cisco/cnu41.8-5-4TH1-6.sbn alias cnu41.8-5-4TH1-6.sbn

so that will allow me to add 7941 IP phones
all i need is to add in telephony services
load 7941 SCCP41.8-5-4S

and configure the iphone and DN?

THANKS
Serge9