Code upgrade on 9200

[Antionette]

I am getting the below error while trying to install the code on the C9200CX-12P-2X2G. I have no clue what is meant by "super package". Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

install add file flash:cat9k_iosxe.17.12.04.SPA.bin activate commit

*Jun 30 2025 14:24:01.175: %INSTALL-3-OPERATION_ERROR_MESSAGE: Switch 1 R0/0: install_mgr: Failed to install add_activate_commit package flash:/cat9k_iosxe.17.12.04.SPA.bin, Error: Super package already added. Add operation not allowed. install remove inactive can be used to discard added packagesinstall_add_activate_commit: START Mon Jun 30 14:24:01 EDT 2025
install_add: START Mon Jun 30 14:24:01 EDT 2025
install_add: Adding IMG
[1] Switch 1 FAILED: Super package already added. Add operation not allowed. install remove inactive can be used to discard added packages
FAILED: add_activate_commit /mnt/sd3/user/cat9k_iosxe.17.12.04.SPA.bin Mon Jun 30 14:24:01 EDT 2025

[wajidhassan]

The error means the image you're trying to install is already added to the switch as a "super package," which is the full system image (IOS XE and all feature sets combined). The system blocks re-adding the same image.

To fix this, run the following command first: install remove inactive

This removes any previously added but inactive packages and clears up space. Then re-run your install command: install add file flash:cat9k_iosxe.17.12.04.SPA.bin activate commit

This should now work without error.

[Leo Laohoo]

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@Antionette wrote:
Super package already added. Add operation not allowed. install remove inactive can be used to discard added packages

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Post the complete output to the following commands: 

sh boot
dir