Sup720 IOS Upgrade

[gkushnir21]

I have a 6509-E with dual Sup720-3B running hybrid code. CatOS 8.4(4) and IOS 12.2(17d)SXB10 on the MSFC.  I need to upgrade the IOS on the MSFC, is there a way to do that without reloading the switch?  If I issue a reload command on the MSFC would it reload with a new IOS?

I just don't want to reload the chassis if I don't have to.

Thank you in advance for all your responses!

[Reza Sharifi · Accepted solution]

There is no option to reboot the MSFC only.  You have to reboot the chassis

[glen.grant]

   All companies have maintenance windows  .  Pick  a time during that and reload .  It's not possible to  work on network gear and not have to reload boxes occasionally specially if you keep up with cisco bugs and or security holes in the code...

[Leo Laohoo]

All companies have maintenance windows  .

We don't have maintenance windows.  We have "accidents".  The last time we upgraded to a new IOS on our 6500 someone "tripped" on the power cables.