09-20-2017 09:05 AM - edited 03-08-2019 12:06 PM
You don't ugrade a 6513 IOS (they are not being used in actual VSS infrastructure) the same way as let's say a 2960 switch. Basically I have a 6513 running dual SUPs in SSO mode. I see that in Cisco instructions there are different procedures for upgrading IOS of a 6513 with redundant Supervisor Engines and MSFC that runs in Hybrid mode, upgrading in Native mode, etc.
How do I know if my 6513 switches (x2) are in these modes?
What else should I be cautios of before doing the updrade (I already know SUPs have enough RAM, config is backed up, etc.)?
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09-20-2017 02:32 PM
09-20-2017 07:09 PM
If you read the document that I gave you your running Native Mode SINCE you're using IOS
Hybrid is for CatOS. To make it short CatOS was the grandma of cisco's firmware, im guessing your ios obviously soo native :)
Leo perfectly summarizes what you need to do to upgrade your Chassis. If you need the cli command on how to execute it, just read the document/link i gave you
Also dont overthink it. Chassis switches have very different architecture than 2960 but the upgrade isnt that really hyper difficult, it is still and IOS firmware. Once you upgrade the supervisor, the sup automatically upgrades the line-cards. Of course as long as the firmware supports it.
On that note please:
1. MAKE SURE that your target firmware supports your current line cards :) very important haha
2. Backup backup backup
Hope this helps
09-21-2017 06:46 AM
Nope, that's just the guide how to upgrade:
You can find it on the Release notes of your target firmware
09-20-2017 09:45 AM
Basically you want to upgrade your Supervisors in your Chassis? Your chassis is running two(2) supervisors. Refer to the link below, it should contain all the necessary info you need. It's what we use when we upgrade dual-sup setups
Dual-Sup Upgrade Guide/Setup Example
09-20-2017 12:31 PM
09-20-2017 07:09 PM
If you read the document that I gave you your running Native Mode SINCE you're using IOS
Hybrid is for CatOS. To make it short CatOS was the grandma of cisco's firmware, im guessing your ios obviously soo native :)
Leo perfectly summarizes what you need to do to upgrade your Chassis. If you need the cli command on how to execute it, just read the document/link i gave you
Also dont overthink it. Chassis switches have very different architecture than 2960 but the upgrade isnt that really hyper difficult, it is still and IOS firmware. Once you upgrade the supervisor, the sup automatically upgrades the line-cards. Of course as long as the firmware supports it.
On that note please:
1. MAKE SURE that your target firmware supports your current line cards :) very important haha
2. Backup backup backup
Hope this helps
09-21-2017 06:37 AM
09-21-2017 06:46 AM
Nope, that's just the guide how to upgrade:
You can find it on the Release notes of your target firmware
09-21-2017 08:29 AM
09-20-2017 02:32 PM
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