For instructions about upgrading Switch Engine software, see Software Upgrade and Boot Options in Switch Engine 32.1 User Guide .
A Switch Engine 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 system displays the following error message: Error: Image can only be installed to the non-active partition.. A Switch Engine modular software package (.xmod file) can still be downloaded and installed on either the active or alternate partition.