05-04-2022 11:18 AM
Hello Cisco Community,
I have a question regarding the documentation for IE3200 upgrades [IE3200 Release Notes]. The documentation references using the commands below when upgrading:
SWITCH#conf t Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z. Switch(config)#no boot system Switch (config)#no boot manual Switch (config)#boot system sdflash:ie3x00-universalk9.16.12.05.SPA.bin Switch (config)#end Switch #reload
Just below however it talks about install add file filename [activate commit]. I am use to using the latter instead of boot system. When I tried however to using "Install add file flash:ie3x00-universalk9.17.03.05.SPA.bin activate commit" it appeared to apply it but then loaded the previous version upon the reload. Can someone explain the difference and which is the preferred method?
Thanks in advance.
-E
05-04-2022 03:52 PM
Post the complete output to the following commands:
05-06-2022 08:48 AM
Hi Leo,
I've added the details requested. I was successfully able to upgrade by turning on the 'boot flash-primary' option from 'configure terminal' and then booting to the bin file specified using the previous steps mentioned. Can you point me to the appropriate documentation for upgrading 3200s? I am confused as to why the documentation lists using what was previous mentioned and then talks about 'install add file filename [activate commit]'. I would like to ensure that I am following Cisco's recommendations going forward.
xxnsw01#sho boot Current Boot Variables: BOOT variable = flash:/ie3x00-universalk9.17.03.05.SPA.bin; Boot Variables on next reload: BOOT variable = flash:/ie3x00-universalk9.17.03.05.SPA.bin; Config file = flash:/nvram_config ENABLE_FLASH_PRIMARY_BOOT = no MANUAL_BOOT variable = no ENABLE_BREAK variable = yes xxnsw01#show version Cisco IOS XE Software, Version 17.03.05 Cisco IOS Software [Amsterdam], IE3x00 Switch Software (IE3x00-UNIVERSALK9-M), Version 17.3.5, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2) Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport Copyright (c) 1986-2022 by Cisco Systems, Inc. Compiled Wed 09-Feb-22 09:45 by mcpre Cisco IOS-XE software, Copyright (c) 2005-2022 by cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Certain components of Cisco IOS-XE software are licensed under the GNU General Public License ("GPL") Version 2.0. The software code licensed under GPL Version 2.0 is free software that comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY. You can redistribute and/or modify such GPL code under the terms of GPL Version 2.0. For more details, see the documentation or "License Notice" file accompanying the IOS-XE software, or the applicable URL provided on the flyer accompanying the IOS-XE software. ROM: IOS-XE ROMMON BOOTLDR: Version 7.1.8 [RELEASE SOFTWARE] crashkernel=64M xxnsw01 uptime is 22 hours, 32 minutes Uptime for this control processor is 22 hours, 33 minutes System returned to ROM by Reload Command System image file is "flash:/ie3x00-universalk9.17.03.05.SPA.bin" Last reload reason: Reload Command This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply third-party authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption. Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product you agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are unable to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately. A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be found at: http://www.cisco.com/wwl/export/crypto/tool/stqrg.html If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email to export@cisco.com. Technology Package License Information: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Technology-package Technology-package Current Type Next reboot ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ network-essentials Smart License network-essentials None Subscription Smart License None Smart Licensing Status: Registration Not Applicable/Not Applicable cisco IE-3200-8T2S (ARM) processor (revision V04) with 891499K/6147K bytes of memory. Processor board ID FC 2 Virtual Ethernet interfaces 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces 32768K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory. 1957536K bytes of physical memory. 523264K bytes of crashinfo at crashinfo:. 1684480K bytes of Flash at flash:. 3883008K bytes of sdflash at sdflash:. Base Ethernet MAC Address : e8 Motherboard Assembly Number : 73-101446-09 Motherboard Serial Number : FO Model Revision Number : V04 Motherboard Revision Number : 9 Model Number : IE-3200-8T2S System Serial Number : FC Top Assembly Part Number : 68-101629-04 Top Assembly Revision Number : E0 System FPGA version : 0.89.2 CIP Serial Number : 0x SKU Brand Name : Cisco Configuration register is 0x102
05-11-2022 10:47 AM - edited 05-11-2022 01:21 PM
I must admit, I am a little disappointed in Cisco's documentation for the IE3200s. The "installation and upgrade" guide does not even reference the upgrade procedure [Installation and Upgrade] (facepalm!). Anyways, I've found an old guide for the IE2000s with SDCards [IE2000 SDCARDS] which seems to be missing for IE3200. I assume the steps apply for the IE3200s model. Can someone please comment on whether I am following the appropriate steps as I would like to create a procedural document for my team?
Switch(config)#no boot system
Switch (config)#no boot manual
Switch (config)#boot system sdflash:ie3x00-universalk9.16.12.05.SPA.bin; flash:ie3x00-universalk9.16.12.05.SPA.bin
Switch#wr mem
Switch#reload
Switch# sync sdflash: flash:
Switch(config)# auto sync enable
Switch(config)# auto sync run time [ hh : mm : ss ]
Switch#wr mem
Switch(config)#alarm facility sd-card enable
Switch(config)# alarm facility sd-card enable
Switch(config)# alarm facility sd-card notifies
Switch(config)# alarm facility sd-card sysm
Switch(config)# alarm facility sd-card syslog
Switch(config)# alarm facility sd-card relay major
Thanks in advance. Hopefully I am not writing to myself going forward.
-E
05-11-2022 04:16 PM
No, that is wrong.
First, I just saw the "sh version" output. This tells me the switch has booted into the flash: and in Bundle Mode. The flash is significant because it tells me someone purchased the switch without the SD flash in it.
Do not use Bundle Mode. Convert the firmware into Install Mode.
NOTE: IE 3K is the same platform as the 3650/3850.
Please read Cisco 3850: IOS-XE/Firmware Upgrade
05-13-2022 07:35 AM
Thanks for the link Leo to your guide but we will be proceeding with utilizing sdcards moving forward. We were previously using flash but that will no longer be the case. I suspect that the steps that I listed previously are still valid:
xxx-nsw01#dir sdflash: Directory of sdflash:/ 7 drwx 32768 Jun 17 2014 16:49:52 -07:00 moncfg 3972005888 bytes total (3971842048 bytes free)
Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance.
05-11-2022 04:38 PM
@evanm wrote:
I am a little disappointed in Cisco's documentation
for the IE3200s.
TFTFY.
I suspect the objective why Cisco's abysmal documentation is to "encourage" everyone to raise a TAC case.
NOTE: Read between the lines.
06-12-2024 11:44 PM
you need operate:
boot manual
boot system sdflash:ie3x00-universalk9.16.12.05.SPA.bin
wr
reload
---------------------end---------------------------
show boot
MANUAL_BOOT variable = yes
show ver
06-12-2024 11:49 PM
@weijun.duan wrote:boot manual
MANUAL_BOOT variable = yes
F!ck, WHY?
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