08-14-2024 02:13 AM
Hello,
I am preparing to upgrade my Cisco C2960X-48LPS-L switch from the current software version 15.2(2)E5 to the Cisco-recommended version 15.2.7E10 MD.
Could you please advise if I can proceed with this upgrade in a single step, or if there is a specific upgrade path that I should follow?
Thank you for your assistance.
Best regards,
Arjun
08-14-2024 02:14 AM
If the switch is genuine, direct upgrade is fine.
08-14-2024 03:45 AM
Hello @ArjunRajeev
Cisco typically ensures compatibility between major software releases, and in this case, you're staying within the same 15.2 train. So, direct upgrade is feasible.
08-14-2024 04:22 AM
I always do direct upgrades with bundle mode on the 2960X.
BR
08-14-2024 04:37 AM
Please go for direct upgrade. Use this CLI
copy file "c2960x-universalk9-mz.152-7.E10.bin" to switches (if it is stack copy to all switch and verify md5)
show boot
config t
no boot system
boot system switch all flash:/c2960x-universalk9-mz.152-7.E10.bin
do wr
exit
reload
show boot
show version
Regards
Shambhu Kumar
08-14-2024 04:42 AM - edited 08-14-2024 04:43 AM
@shambhu.kumar wrote:
Please go for direct upgrade. Use this CLI
copy file "c2960x-universalk9-mz.152-7.E10.bin" to switches (if it is stack copy to all switch and verify md5)
show boot
config t
no boot system
boot system switch all flash:/c2960x-universalk9-mz.152-7.E10.bin
do wr
exitreload
This is a backward and archaic procedure which I would never recommend to anyone.
08-14-2024 04:52 AM
Hi Leo,
I’ve been using the above process for upgrades without any issues. Could you please let me know the recommended procedure?
Thanks,
Arjun
08-14-2024 05:08 AM
@ArjunRajeev wrote:
copy file "c2960x-universalk9-mz.152-7.E10.bin" to switches (if it is stack copy to all switch and verify md5)
show boot
config t
no boot system
boot system switch all flash:/c2960x-universalk9-mz.152-7.E10.bin
do wr
exit
How many command does this process take?
I can summarize all this into one line of command. ONE.
archive download-sw tftp://<TFTP IP ADDRESS>/filename.tar
This single line of command will do the following:
1. Extract the BIN file into the flash to all the switch members of the stack.
2. Change the boot variable string.
3. Perform a quick MD5 hash check to confirm the BIN file is not corrupt.
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