Create a Rescue Image

A rescue image is automatically created when you upgrade the ExtremeCloud IQ Controller, as long as you do not disable this option explicitly.

  1. To upgrade the controller version, go to Administration > System > Software Upgrade.
  2. Scroll down to the Upgrade pane.
  3. Provide the following information for upgrade:
    Select Image
    This is the new image to upgrade to.
    Backup System Image To
    This is where the rescue image is created.
    • Select Local to automatically have a rescue image created and stored locally. This is the default setting.
    • Select Flash to have the rescue image created and stored on a flash drive.
    • Select No Backup to disable the back up option.
      Note

      Note

      If you select No Backup, a rescue image is not created.
    Upgrade
    This field indicates when to upgrade. Possible values are:
    • Now
    • Schedule