Cisco 9200 IOS Update

[sdonnelly41]

I have two C9200-24T switches that I have setup and stacked, and next I was looking to update the from 16.10.1 to 16.11.1. I had read the update process for the 9200's were different. Can I no longer copy the Bin file to flash and then execute a boot system flash to change to the new IOS version?

[luis_cordova · Accepted solution]

Hi @sdonnelly41 ,

Maybe this link can help you:

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst9200/software/release/16-10/release_notes/ol-16-10-9200.html#id_67613

Regards

[Reza Sharifi · Accepted solution]

If you want to upgrade using the "install mode" (recommended), you have to install the software and then point to the package file by using this command.

boot flash:packages.conf

HTH

[sdonnelly41]

Great thank you both for responding, the link seems to be what I need to get this upgraded and I do see that the current mode is install. Regards!

[Reza Sharifi]

Yes, the steps are pretty straight forward. It is just instead of the bin file you are now pointing to a package file. And of course, the cleanup command which is useful to make some room in flash as the files are getting larger.

Good Luck!

[sdonnelly41]

Worked a charm for me and the update went perfectly! Thank you very much!

[Andrey.A]

Hi guys,

I'm activating this old discussion, but better than opening new one :)

I just have one question, when I complete all steps (install remove inactive, copy new IOS, install add file...) will the IOS be copied to all members or do I need some extra command for that?

[LoLoh]

To Andrey: The upgrade performs an add on all members, when complete it will tell you how many:  (I don't have a stack below, but this is what you will get)

--- Starting Add ---
Performing Add on all members
[1] Add package(s) on switch 1
[1] Finished Add on switch 1
Checking status of Add on [1]
Add: Passed on [1]
Finished Add