Updating image on WS-C3560CX-8XPD-S

[35kod]

Hi there, could anyone point me to documentation on how to upgrade a 3560CX from 15.2(4)E8 to 15.2(7)E5. I have the image already but the options I normally use on older switches aren't available and I can't find anything online. Thanks in advance

[balaji.bandi · Accepted solution]

Read this release notes : (Upgrading the Switch Software)

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/connectedgrid/cg-switch-sw-master/software/release/notes/rn-15-2-7e5.html

[35kod]

Perfect, thank you

[35kod]

Hi again,

After following the documentation you linked (very helpful) I get the following errors when trying to upgrade the version:

Could not buffer tarfile...using multiple downloads
examining image...
%Error opening tftp://X.X.X.X/c3560cx-universalk9-tar.152-7.E5.tar (Timed out)
%Error opening flash:update/info (No such file or directory)
ERROR: Image is not a valid IOS image archive.

I found another thread here: https://community.cisco.com/t5/cisco-software-discussions/cisco-3750-ios-upgrade-error-image-is-not-a-valid-ios-image/td-p/3763172 that you answered but I have one question. 

copy tftp://10.222.127.1/newimage.bin  flash:

I don't have a .bin and I don't have access to the tftp server so can I use your solution with my .tar?

Thanks in advance.

[balaji.bandi]

I believe this new model - WS-C3560CX-8XPD-S   - have USB right ? you can use USB to upgrade ?

is your exiting  version running .bin or tar ? if tar then i suggest to install tar format.

post below information :

show version

dir flash:

[35kod]

Hi again,

Yes indeed it has a USB. the outputs are as follows:

Cisco IOS Software, C3560CX Software (C3560CX-UNIVERSALK9-M), Version 15.2(4)E8, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc3)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2019 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Fri 15-Mar-19 12:14 by prod_rel_team

ROM: Bootstrap program is C3560CX boot loader
BOOTLDR: C3560CX Boot Loader (C3560CX-HBOOT-M) Version 15.2(4r)E5, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc4)

xxx-3560 uptime is 2 days, 20 hours, 41 minutes
System returned to ROM by power-on
System restarted at 12:13:05 UTC Fri Feb 25 2022
System image file is "flash:/c3560cx-universalk9-mz.152-4.E8/c3560cx-universalk9-mz.152-4.E8.bin"
Last reload reason: Reload command

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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
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License Level: ipbase
License Type: Default. No valid license found.
Next reload license Level: ipbase

cisco WS-C3560CX-8XPD-S (APM86XXX) processor (revision N0) with 524288K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID FOC2402LD39
Last reset from reload command
1 Virtual Ethernet interface
8 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
4 Ten Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
The password-recovery mechanism is enabled.

512K bytes of flash-simulated non-volatile configuration memory.
Base ethernet MAC Address : 5C:E1:76:CD:58:00
Motherboard assembly number : 73-100866-03
Power supply part number : 341-0675-02
Motherboard serial number : FOC240167GX
Power supply serial number : LIT23492U2L
Model revision number : N0
Motherboard revision number : D0
Model number : WS-C3560CX-8XPD-S
System serial number : FOC2402LD39
Top Assembly Part Number : 68-100573-01
Top Assembly Revision Number : H0
Version ID : V03
CLEI Code Number : CMMT310BRB
Hardware Board Revision Number : 0x09

Switch Ports Model SW Version SW Image
------ ----- ----- ---------- ----------
* 1 12 WS-C3560CX-8XPD-S 15.2(4)E8 C3560CX-UNIVERSALK9-M

Configuration register is 0xF

############################################################################

Directory of flash:/

3 -rwx 3001 Feb 25 2022 15:14:47 +00:00 private-config.text
4 -rwx 9620 Feb 25 2022 15:14:47 +00:00 config.text
578 -rwx 4120 Feb 25 2022 15:14:47 +00:00 multiple-fs
5 drwx 512 Jan 11 2020 08:04:52 +00:00 c3560cx-universalk9-mz.152-4.E8
576 drwx 512 Jan 11 2020 08:04:52 +00:00 dc_profile_dir

122185728 bytes total (95284224 bytes free)

Thank you

[balaji.bandi]

5 drwx 512 Jan 11 2020 08:04:52 +00:00 c3560cx-universalk9-mz.152-4.E8

This show tar installation, so i suggest to upgrade install mode with TAR, the URL I have provided have that information.

get tar file rather bin.

[35kod]

Hi, so the .tar was getting corrupted during the tftp pull. I downloaded the .tar myself and put it on a tftp server I have access to and upgraded the switch from there. All worked fine first time. Thanks again for the replies and links.

But now there's another issue!!! 

conf t

ip routing

router bgp xxxxx

protocol not available in this image

Even though using ? shows me the options to configure BGP!!

Any suggestions? Do I need to get a licence to enable BGP protocol on that switch?

Thanks in advance

[balaji.bandi · Accepted solution]

what kind of License you have ? do you have ip service ?

[35kod]

Hi again,

Yes it was a licence issue and that's solved now. Thank you for your time.