CISCO 3560X switch software image

alison.hou · ‎07-16-2013

I have a new cisco 3560x switch with 15.0.2 SE and need to be installed on the network. Should I upgraded to 15.0.2 SE4, latest release?

thanks,

Alison

brett.harding · ‎07-16-2013

Hi Alison,

Yes, it would be advisable to upgrade the software to 15.0.2-SE4(ED) prior to installation as the current release

15.0.2-SE(ED) is affected by a software advisory.

Cheers

Brett

alison.hou · ‎07-17-2013

Thank you for the imput, Brett.

I tried to tftp the file but got error messages here. It looked the file loaded but then it could not find it. it is confusing. can you please help? I also show you the currect image file I have on the switch. thanks,Alison

Loading c3560e-universalk9npe-mz.150-2.SE4.bin from 209.64.143.10 (via Vlan10):

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[OK - 20234624 bytes]

Loading c3560e-universalk9npe-mz.150-2.SE4.bin from 209.64.143.10 (via Vlan10):

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[OK - 20234624 bytes]

examining image...

%Tar checksum error in tftp://209.64.143.10/c3560e-universalk9npe-mz.150-2.SE4.b

in

%Error opening flash:update/info (No such file or directory)

ERROR: Image is not a valid IOS image archive.

ATTPerimeter#archive download-sw /leave-old-sw tftp://209.64.143.10/c3560e-uni$

ATTPerimeter#dir

Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 3096 Mar 1 1993 08:13:46 +00:00 multiple-fs

3 -rwx 616 Mar 1 1993 04:56:09 +00:00 vlan.dat

4 -rwx 3982 Mar 1 1993 02:20:27 +00:00 config.text

5 -rwx 1915 Mar 1 1993 02:20:27 +00:00 private-config.text

6 drwx 512 Mar 1 1993 00:10:04 +00:00 c3560e-universalk9npe-mz.1

50-2.SE

57671680 bytes total (32592896 bytes free)

brett.harding · ‎07-17-2013

Hi Alison,

Please post "show version", "show bootvar"

Also which tftp software are you using? ftp may prove more reliable. Some tftp servers have a file size limitation.

alison.hou · ‎07-17-2013

Thanks, Bred.

I am using Solarwinds tftp server. here are the show results.

ATTPerimeter#sh ver

Cisco IOS Software, C3560E Software (C3560E-UNIVERSALK9NPE-M), Version 15.0(2)SE

, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)

Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport

Compiled Fri 27-Jul-12 23:45 by prod_rel_team

ROM: Bootstrap program is C3560E boot loader

BOOTLDR: C3560E Boot Loader (C3560X-HBOOT-M) Version 12.2(53r)SE2, RELEASE SOFTW

ARE (fc1)

ATTPerimeter uptime is 3 hours, 29 minutes

System returned to ROM by power-on

System image file is "flash:/c3560e-universalk9npe-mz.150-2.SE/c3560e-universalk

9npe-mz.150-2.SE.bin"

This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United

States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and

use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply

third-party authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption.

Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for

compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product you

agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are unable

to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately.

A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be found at:

http://www.cisco.com/wwl/export/crypto/tool/stqrg.html

If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email to

export@cisco.com.

License Level: ipbase

License Type: Permanent

Next reload license Level: ipbase

cisco WS-C3560X-24 (PowerPC405) processor (revision A0) with 262144K bytes of me

mory.

Processor board ID FDO1651R01M

Last reset from power-on

2 Virtual Ethernet interfaces

1 FastEthernet interface

28 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces

2 Ten Gigabit Ethernet interfaces

The password-recovery mechanism is enabled.

512K bytes of flash-simulated non-volatile configuration memory.

Base ethernet MAC Address : 00:06:F6:28:4E:00

Motherboard assembly number : 73-12554-08

Motherboard serial number : FDO16503BLL

Model revision number : A0

Motherboard revision number : A0

Model number : WS-C3560X-24T-S

Daughterboard assembly number : 800-32786-02

Daughterboard serial number : FDO16501Z18

System serial number : FDO1651R01M

Top Assembly Part Number : 800-31331-07

Top Assembly Revision Number : B0

Version ID : V04

CLEI Code Number : COMJU00ARD

Hardware Board Revision Number : 0x04

Switch Ports Model SW Version SW Image

------ ----- ----- ---------- ----------

* 1 30 WS-C3560X-24 15.0(2)SE C3560E-UNIVERSALK9NPE-M

Configuration register is 0xF

ATTPerimeter# show bootvar

^

% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

ATTPerimeter# show bootvar ?

% Unrecognized command

ATTPerimeter# show ?

aaa Show AAA values

access-lists List access lists

adjacency Adjacent nodes

aliases Display alias commands

archive Archive functions

arp ARP table

authentication Shows Auth Manager registrations or sessions

auto Show Automation Template

beep Show BEEP information

boot show boot attributes

buffers Buffer pool statistics

cable-diagnostics Show Cable Diagnostics Results

call-home Show command for call home

capability Capability Information

cca CCA information

cdp CDP information

cef CEF address family independent status

cisp Shows CISP information

class-map Show CPL Class Map

clock Display the system clock

cluster Cluster information

cns CNS agents

configuration Contents of Non-Volatile memory

ATTPerimeter# show boot ?

| Output modifiers

ATTPerimeter# show boot

BOOT path-list : flash:/c3560e-universalk9npe-mz.150-2.SE/c3560e-universalk

9npe-mz.150-2.SE.bin

Config file : flash:/config.text

Private Config file : flash:/private-config.text

Enable Break : no

Manual Boot : no

HELPER path-list :

Auto upgrade : yes

Auto upgrade path :

NVRAM/Config file

buffer size: 524288

Timeout for Config

Download: 0 seconds

Config Download

via DHCP: disabled (next boot: disabled)

ATTPerimeter#

InayathUlla Sharieff · ‎07-17-2013

uick and Easy Answer:

3750/3600 series:-I recommend a "stable" IOS, then 12.2(55)SE7 . This is followed by 15.0(2)SE2(If you required 802.1x support) else 12.2(55)SE7 is the best.

2900:- 15.0(2)SE2 works well with 2960/G/S even with 802.1x.

Hope this answered your query.

Regards

Inayath

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alison.hou · ‎07-17-2013

thank you for the input.

Here is the Caveat resoved in 15.0(2)SE4. Since we are using TACACS+, I think it is very important that we need this issue resolved.

Do you know if this caveat exists in any previous versions or in v 15.0(2) SE2?

thanks,

Alison

Caveats Resolved in Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)SE4

•CSCug62154

When the switch is started using TACACS+ configurations, the CPU utilization increases to 100% and the VTY device does not work.

The workaround is to remove the TACACS+ configurations and restart the switch.

InayathUlla Sharieff · ‎07-17-2013

Alison,

The bug is fixed in following releases:

15.2(4)S3.3

15.1(1)IB273.54

15.4(0.4)S

15.3(2.19)S0.5

15.2(1.2.41)PI22

15.3(2.23)T

15.0(10.98)EMW

15.3(1)T1.1

12.2(33)SXJ5.47

15.1(1)SY1.32

15.0(2)SE4

15.2(4)M4.2

HTH

Regards

Inayath

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InayathUlla Sharieff · ‎07-17-2013

To answer your question:

Do you know if this caveat exists in any previous versions or in v 15.0(2) SE2?

YEs this issue has been obeservered on the following releases:

15.1(2)SY

15.3(3)S

15.1(1)IB273.35

12.2(33)SXJ5.24

15.1(1)IB273.47

15.3(2.19)S0.4

12.2(33)SXJ5.44

HTH

Regards

Inayath

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brett.harding · ‎07-17-2013

Hi Alison,

I can see two issues here. Firstly, the 15.0.2-SE4(ED) image requires 64MB of free flash space and you only have 32MB of free flash space available. This means you will not be able to store both the old and new software images. You will either need to delete the old image or upgrade the flash so that you can store both images. Secondly, it appears that you are attempting to use the archive command to install a binary image (.bin). You need to download the IOS version that includes the web based device manager (.tar). The filename should be "c3560e-universalk9npe-tar.150-2.SE4.tar"

Check the following URL for details on how to delete the old image and install the new image:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/customer/products/hw/switches/ps646/products_configuration_example09186a0080169623.shtml#concept10

Hope that helps.

Rgds

Brett

alison.hou · ‎07-18-2013

what command do you use if you down load .bin file?

brett.harding · ‎07-18-2013

Hi Alison,

The procedure to use the .bin file is discussed in the same document I linked previously. There is a section called "

Step-by-Step Procedure for the 3550 with Use of Only the Cisco IOS Image (.bin File)". You will need to use the "copy tftp: flash:" command instead of the "archive" command. You will also need to update the boot variable with the location of the new image. Please read that section and post if you have any issues.

Rgds

Brett

alison.hou · ‎07-25-2013

thank you everyone for the inputs. I successfully upgraded the images.

InayathUlla Sharieff · ‎07-25-2013

Alison,

Good to hear that the ios have been upgraded. Could you please mark this thread as answerd and rate all usefull posts.

alison.hou · ‎08-01-2013

I was looking for the button to mark it answerd and could not find it. all replys here are very useful. and again did not where to rate them.

thanks to all.