Upgrading to ExtremeXOS
For instructions about upgrading ExtremeXOS software, see "Software Upgrade
and Boot Options" in the ExtremeXOS
16.1 User Guide. The following are miscellaneous hitless upgrade notes:
- Beginning with ExtremeXOS 12.1, an ExtremeXOS core image (.xos file) must
be downloaded and installed on the alternate (non-active) partition. If you try to download to
an active partition, the error message Error: Image can
only be installed to the non-active partition. appears. An ExtremeXOS modular software
package (.xmod file) can still be downloaded and installed on either the active or alternate
partition.
- SummitX software is required for E4G cell site routers.
- Beginning with ExtremeXOS 15.4, a limited hitless upgrade procedure is supported on the
BlackDiamond X8 and BlackDiamond 8800 series switches.
- For Summit X480 series switches, starting with ExtremeXOS 15.6, two
separate software image files are used for both individual switches and stacks that include
Summit X480 series switches. For more information, see ExtremeXOS Images for Summit X480 Series Switches.