Replace C3850 member switch in existing stack

[AndreyPokorskiy]

We got the dead member in C3850 stack switches
Before add a new switch need to be done:

>>Upgrade or downgrade the switch with same version of stack members.

>>Check the license , it should be same to connect the stack.

>>Check the config-value , it should be same for allow.

I need your help Experts!
1. How to upgrade the IOS of new switch with same version of stack members?

2. How to upgrade license on a new switch with the same stack has?

3. Should be the configuration uploaded on the new switch before it will be added t existing stack?

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Andrey P.

[Flavio Miranda]

Hi @AndreyPokorskiy 

 Yes, do it before add the new switch to stack. Make sure which version those switches are using and make sure which license they have

Show version command must show you all the information you need. You can share it here is you need any assistance identifying that. 

After that you need to get the proper IOS and upgrade the new switch, if necessary. The same for license. 

The replacement, if all the requirement were fine, will be pretty simple. 

[AndreyPokorskiy]

Thank you Flavio!
Do you have any link "How-to-upgrade IOS C3850" ?
I found a few but can't find command " switch# software install file flash: ..." in the switch C3850 I have

Sincerely,

Andrey P.

[AndreyPokorskiy]

 Flavio
If I'll issue command: software auto-upgrade enable on the stack master it will upgrade the IOS version on the new switch when it will be added to existing stack?

[Flavio Miranda]

@AndreyPokorskiy  it should and you can try but I honestly I prefer the other way.

Here the upgrade procedure.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/switches/catalyst-3850-series-switches/117552-technote-cat3850-00.html

[AndreyPokorskiy]

What I did:

1. Copied IOS image from USB to flash:

2. Install IOS +

Switch#request platform software package expand file flash:cat3k_caa-universalk9.16.09.06.SPA.bin

3. Select the new .conf as boot source and reload switch:

Switch(config)#boot system flash:cat3k_caa-universalk9.16.09.06.SPA.conf

Is that correct?

[AndreyPokorskiy]

Flavio, that is my problem
I can't find command 

3850-stack#
software install file flash:cat3k_caa-universalk9.SPA.03.03.01.SE.150-1.EZ1.bin
 switch 1-2

in exect mode:
CSW01#soft?
% Unrecognized command

[Flavio Miranda]

Can you share the output os "show version" please ?

[AndreyPokorskiy]

CSW01#show version
Cisco IOS XE Software, Version 16.09.06
Cisco IOS Software [Fuji], Catalyst L3 Switch Software (CAT3K_CAA-UNIVERSALK9-M), Version 16.9.6, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2020 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Thu 27-Aug-20 01:57 by mcpre

Cisco IOS-XE software, Copyright (c) 2005-2020 by cisco Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved. Certain components of Cisco IOS-XE software are
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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: CAT3K_CAA Boot Loader (CAT3K_CAA-HBOOT-M) Version 4.68, RELEASE SOFTWARE (P)

VAW-CSW01 uptime is 5 weeks, 10 hours, 33 minutes
Uptime for this control processor is 5 weeks, 10 hours, 37 minutes
System returned to ROM by Power Failure or Unknown at 21:51:53 PDT Wed Mar 18 2020
System restarted at 00:40:39 PDT Thu Jun 22 2023
System image file is "flash:cat3k_caa-universalk9.16.09.06.SPA.conf"
Last reload reason: Power Failure or Unknown

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Technology Package License Information:

------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Technology-package Technology-package
Current Type Next reboot
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ipbasek9 Smart License ipbasek9
None Subscription Smart License None

Smart Licensing Status: REGISTERED/AUTHORIZED

cisco WS-C3850-12S (MIPS) processor (revision K0) with 832327K/6147K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID FOC2124U037
3 Virtual Ethernet interfaces
224 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
20 Ten Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
2048K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
4194304K bytes of physical memory.
250456K bytes of Crash Files at crashinfo:.
1609272K bytes of Flash at flash:.
0K bytes of WebUI ODM Files at webui:.
252000K bytes of Crash Files at crashinfo-5:.
1611414K bytes of Flash at flash-5:.
250456K bytes of Crash Files at crashinfo-2:.
1609272K bytes of Flash at flash-2:.
252000K bytes of Crash Files at crashinfo-3:.
1611414K bytes of Flash at flash-3:.

Base Ethernet MAC Address : cc:5a:53:32:df:80
Motherboard Assembly Number : 73-15839-07
Motherboard Serial Number : FOC21225U8Z
Model Revision Number : K0
Motherboard Revision Number : B0
Model Number : WS-C3850-12S
System Serial Number : FOC2124U037

Switch Ports Model SW Version SW Image Mode
------ ----- ----- ---------- ---------- ----
* 1 20 WS-C3850-12S 16.09.06 CAT3K_CAA-UNIVERSALK9 INSTALL
2 56 WS-C3850-48P 16.09.06 CAT3K_CAA-UNIVERSALK9 INSTALL
3 56 WS-C3850-48P 16.09.06 CAT3K_CAA-UNIVERSALK9 INSTALL
5 56 WS-C3850-48P 16.09.06 CAT3K_CAA-UNIVERSALK9 INSTALL

Switch 02
---------
Switch uptime : 5 weeks, 10 hours, 38 minutes

Base Ethernet MAC Address : cc:5a:53:65:31:80
Motherboard Assembly Number : 73-15800-08
Motherboard Serial Number : FOC21242185
Model Revision Number : AB0
Motherboard Revision Number : A0
Model Number : WS-C3850-48P
System Serial Number : FCW2124C16G

Switch 03
---------
Switch uptime : 5 weeks, 10 hours, 37 minutes

Base Ethernet MAC Address : cc:5a:53:83:ef:00
Motherboard Assembly Number : 73-15800-08
Motherboard Serial Number : FOC2124202X
Model Revision Number : AB0
Motherboard Revision Number : A0
Model Number : WS-C3850-48P
System Serial Number : FOC2124U1BH

Switch 05
---------
Switch uptime : 5 weeks, 10 hours, 37 minutes

Base Ethernet MAC Address : 6c:dd:30:8e:21:00
Motherboard Assembly Number : 73-15800-08
Motherboard Serial Number : FOC21392S4B
Model Revision Number : AB0
Motherboard Revision Number : A0
Model Number : WS-C3850-48P
System Serial Number : FOC2139L1E6

Configuration register is 0x102

[Flavio Miranda]

I was meant the switch you are trying to upgrade not the stack. 

 If the switch is using install mode the upgrade process is one, if the switch is in bundle mode the upgrade process is different. 

The command you need to use for license, after upgrading the switch is 

license right-to-use activate ipbase all  [slot slot-number] acceptE

[AndreyPokorskiy]

There is no such command:

Switch#license 
smart Smart licensing

But I found this under confi t :
Switch(config)#license boot level ?
ipbasek9 License Level IPBASEK9
ipservicesk9 License Level IPSERVICESK9
lanbasek9 License Level LANBASEK9
and it looks what I need for license upgrade

[Flavio Miranda]

Sorry, I though you were using RTU licensing but you are using Smart Licensing. 

 Good you found it. 

[AndreyPokorskiy]

Sorry Flavio!
I should mention that before!
My fault!

[Dustin Anderson]

The command changed for newer code, this is my info for copying file from a USB, installing, then cleaning the flash. change bin file to whatever you have and you should be good.

3850s
en
copy usbflash0:cat3k_caa-universalk9.16.12.08.SPA.bin flash:
request platform software package install switch all file flash:cat3k_caa-universalk9.16.12.08.SPA.bin auto-copy
request platform software package clean switch all file flash:

[AndreyPokorskiy]

Thank you Dustin!
That what I did and it works
I only confused for the Licenses
Lets say we have existing stack with Licenses installed and need to add a new switch with upgraded IOS but Licenses mismatch
How to add licensees from existing stack to new switch?
I found a few commands but not sure which procedure is correct?
As well, should I upload the running configuration from the existing stack to the new switch?
As I know the running config will be added automatically
Is it correct?

Sincerely,

Andrey P.