4500x software upgrade reload VSS (non-ISSU)

[afsharki2]

Hello, I have loaded a 4500x VSS pair with a new image and set the new image in bootflash and slavebootflash and set the boot statement "boot system flash...."

I would like NOT to use ISSU and do a standard service-impacting reload.  What is the process?  Do i just go into the switch and reload?  

[Reza Sharifi · Accepted solution]

Hi,

To reset both the VSS active and standby switch, use the following command.

redundancy reload shelf

See link for more info:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/15-1-2/XE_340/configuration/guide/config/vss.html

HTH

[afsharki2]

Thank you.

If I want to set a timer on the reload, will it reload the whole shelf also?  It does not say..

reload at hh:mm month day....   and that's it.

[Reza Sharifi]

"redundancy reload shelf" command does not have a timer associated with. Once you issue the command, both switches will reboot right away.

HTH 

[afsharki2]

Ok.  Now I'm curious to see what the reload at hh:mm month day command does...

[Reza Sharifi]

You can do that but that only reboot the switch you are on (active switch) and not both chassis.

HTH