Cisco Catalyst 9500 - IOS Upgrade

[beta_admin66]

Hello together,

I want to upgrade to a Cisco Catalyst 9500.

I enter the following command:

install add file bootflash:cat9k_iosxe.16.09.04.SPA.bin activate commit

The following line I confirm with Yes:
Please confirm you have changed boot config to bootflash:packages.conf [y/n]

The following line I also confirm with Yes:
This operation requires a reload of the system. Do you want to proceed? [y/n]

But then the former IOS is loaded:
boot: reading file cat9k_iosxe.16.09.03.SPA.bin

What did I do wrong?

[Leo Laohoo]

What is the exact model of the switch? Is this a "plain" 9500 or a high-performance 9500?

[beta_admin66]

Hello,

Cisco Catalyst C-9500-24Y4C-A

[Leo Laohoo]

Ok, so this is a "high performance" version.
Post the output to the following commands:
1. sh boot;
2. more flash:packages.conf (I want to see the output from pages 2 & 3).

[marce1000]

 - Check and or post the value of the config-register

    M.

[Mark Malone]

Hi
Here is the exact upgrade guide for that switch to go to 16.9.4 in install mode

6 steps follow them exactly , its shows the output you should see

Read this document before upgrading

Upgrading in Install Mode


https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst9500/software/release/16-9/release_notes/ol-16-9-9500.html#id_77762


Upgrading in Install Mode

Follow these instructions to upgrade from one release to another, in install mode.
Before you begin

Note that you can use this procedure for the following upgrade scenarios:

When upgrading from ...


Use these commands...


To upgrade to...

Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1a or Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.1


Only request platform software commands


Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.9.x

Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.2 and later


On Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches either install commands or request platform software commands

On Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches - High Performance5, only install commands
5 Introduced in Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.8.1a

The sample output in this section displays upgrade from

Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1a to Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.9.1 using request platform software commands.

Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.3 to Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.9.1 using install commands.

Procedure
Step 1

Clean Up

Ensure that you have at least 1GB of space in flash to expand a new image. Clean up old installation files in case of insufficient space.

request platform software package clean
install remove inactive

The following sample output displays the cleaning up of unused files, by using the request platform software package clean command for upgrade scenario Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1a to Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.9.1.

Switch# request platform software package clean
Running command on switch 1
Cleaning up unnecessary package files
No path specified, will use booted path flash:packages.conf
Cleaning flash:
Scanning boot directory for packages ... done.
Preparing packages list to delete ...
cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
File is in use, will not delete.
cat9k-espbase.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
File is in use, will not delete.
cat9k-guestshell.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
File is in use, will not delete.
cat9k-rpbase.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
File is in use, will not delete.
cat9k-rpboot.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
File is in use, will not delete.
cat9k-sipbase.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
File is in use, will not delete.
cat9k-sipspa.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
File is in use, will not delete.
cat9k-srdriver.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
File is in use, will not delete.
cat9k-webui.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
File is in use, will not delete.
cat9k-wlc.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
File is in use, will not delete.
packages.conf
File is in use, will not delete.
done.

The following files will be deleted:
[1]:
/flash/cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.06.01..SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-espbase.16.06.01.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-guestshell.16.06.01.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-rpbase.16.06.01.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-rpboot.16.06.01.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-sipbase.16.06.01.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-sipspa.16.06.01.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-srdriver.16.06.01.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-webui.16.06.01.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k_iosxe.16.05.01a.SPA.conf
/flash/cat9k_iosxe.16.06.01.SPA.bin
/flash/packages.conf.00-

Do you want to proceed? [y/n]y
[1]:
Deleting file flash:cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.
Deleting file flash:cat9k-espbase.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.
Deleting file flash:cat9k-guestshell.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.
Deleting file flash:cat9k-rpbase.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.
Deleting file flash:cat9k-rpboot.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.
Deleting file flash:cat9k-sipbase.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.
Deleting file flash:cat9k-sipspa.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.
Deleting file flash:cat9k-srdriver.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.
Deleting file flash:cat9k-webui.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.
Deleting file flash:cat9k_iosxe.16.05.01a.SPA.conf ... done.
Deleting file flash:cat9k_iosxe.16.06.01.SPA.bin ... done.
Deleting file flash:packages.conf.00- ... done.
SUCCESS: Files deleted.
Switch#

The following sample output displays the cleaning up of unused files, by using the install remove inactive command, for upgrade scenario Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.3 to Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.9.1:

Switch# install remove inactive

install_remove: START Tue Jul 10 19:51:48 UTC 2017
Cleaning up unnecessary package files
Scanning boot directory for packages ... done.
Preparing packages list to delete ...
done.

The following files will be deleted:
[switch 1]:
/flash/cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.06.03.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-espbase.16.06.03.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-guestshell.16.06.03.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-rpbase.16.06.03.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-rpboot.16.06.03.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-sipbase.16.06.03.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-sipspa.16.06.03.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-srdriver.16.06.03.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-webui.16.06.03.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-wlc.16.06.03.SPA.pkg
/flash/packages.conf

Do you want to remove the above files? [y/n]y
[switch 1]:
Deleting file flash:cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.06.03.SPA.pkg ... done.
Deleting file flash:cat9k-espbase.16.06.03.SPA.pkg ... done.
Deleting file flash:cat9k-guestshell.16.06.03.SPA.pkg ... done.
Deleting file flash:cat9k-rpbase.16.06.03.SPA.pkg ... done.
Deleting file flash:cat9k-rpboot.16.06.03.SPA.pkg ... done.
Deleting file flash:cat9k-sipbase.16.06.03.SPA.pkg ... done.
Deleting file flash:cat9k-sipspa.16.06.03.SPA.pkg ... done.
Deleting file flash:cat9k-srdriver.16.06.03.SPA.pkg ... done.
Deleting file flash:cat9k-webui.16.06.03.SPA.pkg ... done.
Deleting file flash:cat9k-wlc.16.06.03.SPA.pkg ... done.
Deleting file flash:packages.conf ... done.
SUCCESS: Files deleted.
--- Starting Post_Remove_Cleanup ---
Performing Post_Remove_Cleanup on all members
[1] Post_Remove_Cleanup package(s) on switch 1
[1] Finished Post_Remove_Cleanup on switch 1
Checking status of Post_Remove_Cleanup on [1]
Post_Remove_Cleanup: Passed on [1]
Finished Post_Remove_Cleanup

SUCCESS: install_remove Tue Jul 10 19:52:25 UTC 2018
Switch#

Step 2

Copy new image to flash

copy tftp: flash:

Use this command to copy the new image to flash: (or skip this step if you want to use the new image from your TFTP server)

Switch# copy tftp://10.8.0.6//cat9k_iosxe.16.09.01.SPA.bin flash:

Destination filename [cat9k_iosxe.16.09.01.SPA.bin]?
Accessing tftp://10.8.0.6//cat9k_iosxe.16.09.01.SPA.bin...
Loading /cat9k_iosxe.16.09.01.SPA.bin from 10.8.0.6 (via GigabitEthernet0/0):
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[OK - 601216545 bytes]

601216545 bytes copied in 50.649 secs (11870255 bytes/sec)


dir flash

Use this command to confirm that the image has been successfully copied to flash.

Switch# dir flash:*.bin
Directory of flash:/*.bin

Directory of flash:/

434184 -rw- 601216545 Jul 10 2018 10:18:11 -07:00 cat9k_iosxe.16.09.01.SPA.bin
11353194496 bytes total (8976625664 bytes free)

Step 3

Set boot variable

boot system flash:packages.conf

Use this command to set the boot variable to flash:packages.conf .

Switch(config)# boot system flash:packages.conf
Switch(config)# exit

write memory

Use this command to save boot settings.

Switch# write memory

show boot system

Use this command to verify the boot variable is set to flash:packages.conf .

The output should display BOOT variable = flash:packages.conf .

Switch# show boot system

Step 4

Software install image to flash

request platform software package install
install add file activate commit

The following sample output displays installation of the Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.9.1 software image to flash, by using the request platform software package install command, for upgrade scenario Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1a to Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.9.1.

Switch# request platform software package install switch all file flash:cat9k_iosxe.16.09.01.SPA.bin

--- Starting install local lock acquisition on switch 1 ---
Finished install local lock acquisition on switch 1

Expanding image file: flash:cat9k_iosxe.16.09.01.SPA.bin
[]: Finished copying to switch
[1]: Expanding file
[1]: Finished expanding all-in-one software package in switch 1
SUCCESS: Finished expanding all-in-one software package.
[1]: Performing install
SUCCESS: install finished
[1]: install package(s) on switch 1
--- Starting list of software package changes ---
Old files list:
Removed cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
Removed cat9k-espbase.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
Removed cat9k-guestshell.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
Removed cat9k-rpbase.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
Removed cat9k-rpboot.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
Removed cat9k-sipbase.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
Removed cat9k-sipspa.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
Removed cat9k-srdriver.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
Removed cat9k-webui.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
Removed cat9k-wlc.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
New files list:
Added cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
Added cat9k-espbase.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
Added cat9k-guestshell.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
Added cat9k-rpbase.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
Added cat9k-rpboot.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
Added cat9k-sipbase.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
Added cat9k-sipspa.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
Added cat9k-srdriver.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
Added cat9k-webui.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
Finished list of software package changes
SUCCESS: Software provisioned. New software will load on reboot.
[1]: Finished install successful on switch 1
Checking status of install on [1]
[1]: Finished install in switch 1
SUCCESS: Finished install: Success on [1]

Note
Old files listed in the logs are not removed from flash.

The following sample output displays installation of the Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.9.1 software image to flash, by using the install add file activate commit command, for upgrade scenario Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.3 to Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.9.1:

Switch# install add file flash:cat9k_iosxe.16.09.01.SPA.bin activate commit

install_add_activate_commit: START Tue Jul 10 19:54:51 UTC 2018

System configuration has been modified.
Press Yes(y) to save the configuration and proceed.
Press No(n) for proceeding without saving the configuration.
Press Quit(q) to exit, you may save configuration and re-enter the command. [y/n/q]yBuilding configuration...

[OK]Modified configuration has been saved

*Mar 16 19:54:55.633: %IOSXE-5-PLATFORM: Switch 1 R0/0: Jul 10 19:54:55 install_engine.sh:
%INSTALL-5-INSTALL_START_INFO: Started install one-shot flash:cat9k_iosxe.16.09.01.SPA.bininstall_add_activate_commit: Adding PACKAGE

This operation requires a reload of the system. Do you want to proceed?
Please confirm you have changed boot config to flash:packages.conf [y/n]y

--- Starting initial file syncing ---
Info: Finished copying flash:cat9k_iosxe.16.09.01.SPA.bin to the selected switch(es)
Finished initial file syncing

--- 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

install_add_activate_commit: Activating PACKAGE
Following packages shall be activated:
/flash/cat9k-wlc.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-webui.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-srdriver.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-sipspa.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-sipbase.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-rpboot.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-rpbase.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-guestshell.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-espbase.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
/flash/cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.09.01.SPA.pkg

This operation requires a reload of the system. Do you want to proceed? [y/n]y
--- Starting Activate ---
Performing Activate on all members
[1] Activate package(s) on switch 1
[1] Finished Activate on switch 1
Checking status of Activate on [1]
Activate: Passed on [1]
Finished Activate

--- Starting Commit ---
Performing Commit on all members

*Mar 16 19:57:41.145: %IOSXE-5-PLATFORM: Switch 1 R0/0: Jul 10 19:57:41 rollback_timer.sh:
%INSTALL-5-INSTALL_AUTO_ABORT_TIMER_PROGRESS: Install auto abort timer will expire in 7200 seconds [1] Commit package(s) on switch 1
[1] Finished Commit on switch 1
Checking status of Commit on [1]
Commit: Passed on [1]
Finished Commit

Install will reload the system now!
SUCCESS: install_add_activate_commit Tue Jul 10 19:57:48 UTC 2018
Switch#

Note
The system reloads automatically after executing the install add file activate commit command. You do not have to manually reload the system.

Step 5

dir flash:

After the software has been successfully installed, use this command to verify that the flash partition has ten new .pkg files and three .conf files.
The following is sample output of the dir flash: command for upgrade scenario Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1a to Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.9.1:

Switch# dir flash:*.pkg

Directory of flash:/*.pkg
Directory of flash:/
475140 -rw- 2012104 Jul 26 2017 09:52:41 -07:00 cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
475141 -rw- 70333380 Jul 26 2017 09:52:44 -07:00 cat9k-espbase.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
475142 -rw- 13256 Jul 26 2017 09:52:44 -07:00 cat9k-guestshell.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
475143 -rw- 349635524 Jul 26 2017 09:52:54 -07:00 cat9k-rpbase.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
475149 -rw- 24248187 Jul 26 2017 09:53:02 -07:00 cat9k-rpboot.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
475144 -rw- 25285572 Jul 26 2017 09:52:55 -07:00 cat9k-sipbase.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
475145 -rw- 20947908 Jul 26 2017 09:52:55 -07:00 cat9k-sipspa.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
475146 -rw- 2962372 Jul 26 2017 09:52:56 -07:00 cat9k-srdriver.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
475147 -rw- 13284288 Jul 26 2017 09:52:56 -07:00 cat9k-webui.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg
475148 -rw- 13248 Jul 26 2017 09:52:56 -07:00 cat9k-wlc.16.05.01a.SPA.pkg

491524 -rw- 25711568 Jul 10 2018 11:49:33 -07:00 cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
491525 -rw- 78484428 Jul 10 2018 11:49:35 -07:00 cat9k-espbase.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
491526 -rw- 1598412 Jul 10 2018 11:49:35 -07:00 cat9k-guestshell.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
491527 -rw- 404153288 Jul 10 2018 11:49:47 -07:00 cat9k-rpbase.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
491533 -rw- 31657374 Jul 10 2018 11:50:09 -07:00 cat9k-rpboot.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
491528 -rw- 27681740 Jul 10 2018 11:49:48 -07:00 cat9k-sipbase.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
491529 -rw- 52224968 Jul 10 2018 11:49:49 -07:00 cat9k-sipspa.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
491530 -rw- 31130572 Jul 10 2018 11:49:50 -07:00 cat9k-srdriver.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
491531 -rw- 14783432 Jul 10 2018 11:49:51 -07:00 cat9k-webui.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
491532 -rw- 9160 Jul 10 2018 11:49:51 -07:00 cat9k-wlc.16.09.01.SPA.pkg

11353194496 bytes total (8963174400 bytes free)

The following is sample output of the dir flash: command for the Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.3 to Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.9.1 upgrade scenario:

Switch# dir flash:

Directory of flash:/

475140 -rw- 2012104 Jul 26 2017 09:52:41 -07:00 cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.06.03.SPA.pkg
475141 -rw- 70333380 Jul 26 2017 09:52:44 -07:00 cat9k-espbase.16.06.03.SPA.pkg
475142 -rw- 13256 Jul 26 2017 09:52:44 -07:00 cat9k-guestshell.16.06.03.SPA.pkg
475143 -rw- 349635524 Jul 26 2017 09:52:54 -07:00 cat9k-rpbase.16.06.03.SPA.pkg
475149 -rw- 24248187 Jul 26 2017 09:53:02 -07:00 cat9k-rpboot.16.06.03.SPA.pkg
475144 -rw- 25285572 Jul 26 2017 09:52:55 -07:00 cat9k-sipbase.16.06.03.SPA.pkg
475145 -rw- 20947908 Jul 26 2017 09:52:55 -07:00 cat9k-sipspa.16.06.03.SPA.pkg
475146 -rw- 2962372 Jul 26 2017 09:52:56 -07:00 cat9k-srdriver.16.06.03.SPA.pkg
475147 -rw- 13284288 Jul 26 2017 09:52:56 -07:00 cat9k-webui.16.06.03.SPA.pkg
475148 -rw- 13248 Jul 26 2017 09:52:56 -07:00 cat9k-wlc.16.06.03.SPA.pkg

491524 -rw- 25711568 Jul 10 2018 11:49:33 -07:00 cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
491525 -rw- 78484428 Jul 10 2018 11:49:35 -07:00 cat9k-espbase.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
491526 -rw- 1598412 Jul 10 2018 11:49:35 -07:00 cat9k-guestshell.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
491527 -rw- 404153288 Jul 10 2018 11:49:47 -07:00 cat9k-rpbase.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
491533 -rw- 31657374 Jul 10 2018 11:50:09 -07:00 cat9k-rpboot.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
491528 -rw- 27681740 Jul 10 2018 11:49:48 -07:00 cat9k-sipbase.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
491529 -rw- 52224968 Jul 10 2018 11:49:49 -07:00 cat9k-sipspa.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
491530 -rw- 31130572 Jul 10 2018 11:49:50 -07:00 cat9k-srdriver.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
491531 -rw- 14783432 Jul 10 2018 11:49:51 -07:00 cat9k-webui.16.09.01.SPA.pkg
491532 -rw- 9160 Jul 10 2018 11:49:51 -07:00 cat9k-wlc.16.09.01.SPA.pkg

11353194496 bytes total (9544245248 bytes free)
Switch#

The following sample output displays the .conf files in the flash partition; note the three .conf files:

packages.conf—the file that has been re-written with the newly installed .pkg files

packages.conf.00—backup file of the previously installed image

cat9k_iosxe.16.09.01.SPA.conf— a copy of packages.conf and not used by the system.

Switch# dir flash:*.conf

Directory of flash:/*.conf
Directory of flash:/

434197 -rw- 7406 Jul 10 2018 10:59:16 -07:00 packages.conf
434196 -rw- 7504 Jul 10 2018 10:59:16 -07:00 packages.conf.00-
516098 -rw- 7406 Jul 10 2018 10:58:08 -07:00 cat9k_iosxe.16.09.01.SPA.conf
11353194496 bytes total (8963174400 bytes free)



Step 6

Reload

reload

Use this command to reload the switch.

Switch# reload

boot flash:
If your switches are configured with auto boot, then the stack will automatically boot up with the new image. If not, you can manually boot flash:packages.conf

Switch: boot flash:packages.conf

show version

After the image boots up, use this command to verify the version of the new image.
Note
When you boot the new image, the boot loader is automatically updated, but the new bootloader version is not displayed in the output until the next reload.

The following sample output of the show version command displays the Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.9.1 image on the device:

Switch# show version
Cisco IOS XE Software, Version 16.09.01
Cisco IOS Software [Fuji], Catalyst L3 Switch Software (CAT9K_IOSXE), Version 16.9.1, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2018 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Tue 10-Jul-18 07:45 by mcpre

[beta_admin66]

Hello together, now I have a completely different problem.

Ⅰ

I would like to load the IOS cat9k_iosxe.16.09.04.SPA.bin from the bootflash below, but the IOS cat9k_iosxe.16.06.04a.SPA.bin is always loaded, which does not boot properly.

I also entered the correct IOS in the Bootvar.

I also have the command:

no system ignore startup config switch

entered. Without success.

If I am rommon mode I enter

boot bootflash:cat9k_iosxe.16.06.04a.SPA.bin,

this IOS is being loaded.

Can someone help me, Is there something wrong with the switch?

597598927    -rw-     cat9k_iosxe.16.06.04a.SPA.bin --> This IOS always starts
5575624      -rw-     cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.06.04a.SPA.pkg
76813252     -rw-     cat9k-espbase.16.06.04a.SPA.pkg
1536968      -rw-     cat9k-guestshell.16.06.04a.SPA.pkg
381035460    -rw-     cat9k-rpbase.16.06.04a.SPA.pkg
29601543     -rw-     cat9k-rpboot.16.06.04a.SPA.pkg
27632580     -rw-     cat9k-sipbase.16.06.04a.SPA.pkg
55100356     -rw-     cat9k-sipspa.16.06.04a.SPA.pkg
6607812      -rw-     cat9k-srdriver.16.06.04a.SPA.pkg
12293056     -rw-     cat9k-webui.16.06.04a.SPA.pkg
1536960      -rw-     cat9k-wlc.16.06.04a.SPA.pkg
705009898    -rw-     cat9k_iosxe.16.09.04.SPA.bin  -->  This IOS should be loaded.
27231232     -rw-     cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.09.04.SPA.pkg
81241084     -rw-     cat9k-espbase.16.09.04.SPA.pkg
1647612      -rw-     cat9k-guestshell.16.09.04.SPA.pkg
425411576    -rw-     cat9k-rpbase.16.09.04.SPA.pkg
34612458     -rw-     cat9k-rpboot.16.09.04.SPA.pkg
28931068     -rw-     cat9k-sipbase.16.09.04.SPA.pkg
55047160     -rw-     cat9k-sipspa.16.09.04.SPA.pkg
35243004     -rw-     cat9k-srdriver.16.09.04.SPA.pkg
15856632     -rw-     cat9k-webui.16.09.04.SPA.pkg
9208         -rw-     cat9k-wlc.16.09.04.SPA.pkg
7554         -rw-     packages.conf
396          -rw-     boothelper.log.old
701945494    -rw-     cat9k_iosxe.16.09.03.SPA.bin

Switch#show boot
BOOT variable = bootflash:;bootflash:cat9k_iosxe.16.09.04.SPA.bin;bootflash:cat9k_iosxe.16.09.03.SPA.bin;
Configuration Register is 0x102
MANUAL_BOOT variable = no
BAUD variable = 9600
ENABLE_BREAK variable does not exist
BOOTMODE variable does not exist
IPXE_TIMEOUT variable does not exist
CONFIG_FILE variable does not exist

Thank you very much.

[Mark Malone]

your boot looks wrong why os there 2 ::


should look like this with your image name

sh bootvar
BOOT variable = bootflash:cat9k_iosxe.16.09.03.SPA.bin;
Configuration Register is 0x102
MANUAL_BOOT variable = no
BAUD variable = 9600
ENABLE_BREAK variable does not exist
BOOTMODE variable does not exist
IPXE_TIMEOUT variable does not exist
CONFIG_FILE variable does not exist



sh run | i boot
boot system bootflash:cat9k_iosxe.16.09.03.SPA.bin

[Leo Laohoo]

Boot variable string is incorrect.
The correct syntax should be "boot system flash bootflash:cat9k_iosxe.16.09.04.SPA.bin".
By the way, Install Mode is recommended over Bundle Mode.

[santanu082]

You can install the IOS directly from the USB, and following command is working. It is applicable for all Cisco Catalyst 9500

Switch#install add file usbflash0:cat9k_iosxe.16.09.04.SPA.bin activate commit

then save the config Switch#wr me

then reload the switch and check the version