Help with adding new applicance.

[RSAVarela]

Currently I have 2 RSA Appliances on version 8.1.1 p14.  I just ordered a new appliance and was told that it had version 8.2.  Is there any way to down grade this appliance to 8.1.1 p14 so I can add it to the realm as a replica.  I am waiting to go to 8.2 on the other 2 appliances once 8.2 p1 is released and supports an upgrade from 8.1.1 p14 update.  I have heard that you should never add a newer server to a replica.  Please let me know if that is try as well. 

Thank you for your time and help.

Daniel

[BrianTwomey]

Hi Daniel, yes you can re-image the 8.2 appliance with the 8.1 version and then add as a replica and upgrade to match your existing servers. The 8.1 image file should be available in RSA Link. 

[RSAVarela]

Brian,

Do is there any documentation on this process?  If so, can I get a link? 

Thank you for your help. 

[_EricaChalfin]

RSA Varela‌,

To download the requested file,

1. Go to the Authentication Manager 8.1 Downloads page.  
2. Click on Additional Downloads.  
3. From the My Products page, select RSA Authentication Manager.
4. Click Continue.
5. Select the option for Software for Authentication Manager 8.2 and lower and click Submit.
6. Click Download Software
7. If you are associated with more than one site, click the correct site.  
8. Click RSA Authentication Manager Version Upgrades.
9. Under Product List, click RSA Authentication Manager Virtual Appliance V8.1.
10. Download Authentication Manager Virtual Appliance (rsa-am-virtual-appliance-8.1.0.0.0.ova).

Regards,

Erica