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Configuring the Switch
This chapter describes basic switch configuration functions. This chapter includes the following
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Image Files on the Switch
The Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switches have the following images:
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The switch has flash memory that consists of two separate flash parts:
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The upgradeable BIOS and the golden BIOS are programmed onto the 2 MB flash part. You cannot
upgrade the golden BIOS.
When you download a new pair of kickstart and system images, you also get a new BIOS image because
it is included in the system image. You can use the install all command to upgrade the kickstart, system,
and upgradeable BIOS images.
This section includes the following topics:
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Image Files on the Switch, page 1-1
Upgrading the Switch, page 1-4
Downgrading from a Higher Release, page 1-6
Initial Configuration, page 1-7
Accessing the Switch, page 1-12
Additional Switch Configuration, page 1-13
NTP Configuration, page 1-15
Management Interface Configuration, page 1-19
Managing the Switch Configuration, page 1-21
Using Switch File Systems, page 1-22
BIOS and loader images combined in one file
Kickstart image
System image that includes a BIOS image that can be upgraded
A 2 MB flash part holds two BIOS and loader images.
A 1 GB flash part holds configuration files, kickstart images, systems images, and other files.
Starting the Switch, page 1-2
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