Adding And Activating Packages - Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Configuration Manual

Adding and Activating Packages

Command
copy sftp://hostname-or-ipaddress/directory-path/filename
bootflash:
switch# copy
sftp://10.1.1.1/images/n9000-dk9.6.1.2.I2.1
.CSCab00001.bin bootflash:
After the SMU package file has been transferred to a network file server or the local storage device, you are
ready to add and activate the file.
Adding and Activating Packages
You can add SMU package files that are stored on a local storage device or on a remote TFTP, FTP, or SFTP
server to your device.
The SMU package being activated must be compatible with the currently active software to operate. When
Note
an activation is attempted, the system runs an automatic compatibility check to ensure that the package is
compatible with the other active software on the device. If a conflict is found, an error message displays.
The activation is performed only after all compatibility checks have been passed.
Note Activating an SMU does not cause any earlier SMUs or the package to which the SMU applies to be
automatically deactivated.
Before You Begin
Make sure that all packages to be added are present on a local storage device or a network file server.
Make sure that you meet all of the prerequisites for the activation of packages.
Complete the procedure described in
on page
Procedure
Step 1
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Command or Action
Connect to the console port and log in.
Copying the Package File to a Local Storage Device or Network Server,
Purpose
Establishes a CLI management session to the console port.
Performing Software Maintenance Upgrades
Purpose
Copies the package file from the SFTP
server to the bootflash:.
• hostname-or-ipaddress—The
hostname or IP address of the
network file server.
• directory-path—The network file
server path that leads to the
package file to be added.
• filename—The name of the
package file that you want to
add.