Install a New Software Build

Use the following procedure to install a new software build for the switch.

For full software upgrade instructions, see Image Upgrade.

Procedure

  1. Enter Privileged EXEC mode:

    enable

  2. Extract the release distribution files to the /intflash/release/ directory:

    software add WORD<1-99>

  3. Install the image:

    software activate WORD<1-99>

  4. Restart the switch:

    reset

Example

Extract the release distribution files to the /intflash/release/ directory, extract the module files to the /intflash/release directory, and install the image.

Switch:1>enable
Switch:1#software add VSPX.X.X.X.X.tgz
Switch:1#software activate VSPX.X.X.X.X
Switch:1#reset