How to upgrade HW Version on CIsco 6500

[jewfcb001]

HI Everyone ,
How to upgrade HW Version on CIsco 6500. 
Following Figure below. 

[marce1000]

 - That are the firmware versions of the modules and they are 'steady' ; please elaborate : what is your need ? ; meaning subsequent changes in firmware are sometimes needed when the (I)OS of the switch is upgraded , but that is mentioned in release notes and upgrade guidelines   , 

 M.

[jewfcb001]

@marce1000 

I'm sorry for do you confuse .  For New Example Can I Upgrade Version of HW Version from show module following below or not ?
Reference as same line card module and model  Version 4.2/4.1 on Module 1 and 2 Or Module  3 and 4 version 1.8 /1.0 Can I upgrade to same version ?  Now Show difference version . I'm not sure Do you understand my point ? Please advise me.  

[Leo Laohoo]

I want to see those serial numbers because they are vital.  

Vital as in "will these line cards still work after a reboot because of FN - 63743 - Catalyst 6500 - Might Fail to Boot Up After a Software Upgrade or Power Cycle or not?"

[jewfcb001]

@Leo Laohoo 
I have replaced It's working fine but found hw version not same old line card. Please advise me. 

[Leo Laohoo]

What is the concern about upgrading the HW revision number?

[jewfcb001]

@Leo Laohoo 
For me I don't have concern , But the customer has concern and I found the information about my question .
Can I refer that link ? 
URL: https://community.cisco.com/t5/networking-knowledge-base/does-the-hardware-and-firmware-versions-of-line-cards-affect-the/ta-p/3120631

[Giuseppe Larosa · Accepted solution]

Hello @jewfcb001 ,

the hardware version cannot be updated it is an attribute of the linecard that actually is shipped with it.

The document that you have found explains this.

unless the field notice mentioned by @Leo Laohoo applies to your linecards you should be fine.

To be noted the C6500 architecture allows for a mix of centralized and distributed forwarding CFC and DFC on different linecards, but  the  DFCs have to aligned with the version on the supervisor PFC and this is your customer's case.

This is the most important requirement.

Hope to help

Giuseppe

[jewfcb001]

@Giuseppe Larosa 

Thank you for information . 

[Leo Laohoo · Accepted solution]

Mixing HW Revision is not of any concern.  All manufacturers do the same thing (if their documentation is correct).  

[marce1000]

                                  >...Can I upgrade to same version ? 
   - These versioning info's are module specific and not related to different and or other module types , 

 M.

[jewfcb001]

@marce1000 
But I still confuse . Because module 1 and 2 same model but hw version it's difference version. 
So hw verion depend on sub module  Ex. CFC/DFC3C etc.  Please advise me.

[marce1000]

        >...So hw verion depend on sub module  Ex. CFC/DFC3C etc.  Please advise me.
  - Since the modules have an ok status (Status column - reported), I don't think the indicated firmware differences should be a concern , 

 M.

[jewfcb001]

@marce1000 
I see on your point . But I will try to explain customer reference link below i believe they will understand . Thank you a lot.
https://community.cisco.com/t5/networking-knowledge-base/does-the-hardware-and-firmware-versions-of-line-cards-affect-the/ta-p/3120631