Upgrade Methods; Upgrade Procedure Summary - HP 10500 Series Configuration Manual

Figure 36 System startup process

Upgrade methods

Upgrading method
Upgrading from the CLI
Upgrading from the
BootWare menus
This chapter only covers upgrading software from the CLI.

Upgrade procedure summary

To upgrade software from the CLI:
1. Download the upgrade software image file.
2. (Optional.) Preload the BootWare image to the BootWare.
If a BootWare upgrade is required, you can perform this task to shorten the subsequent upgrade
time. This task helps avoid upgrade problems caused by unexpected electricity failure.
Software types
•
BootWare image
•
Comware images
(excluding patches)
•
BootWare image
•
Comware software
images
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Remarks
This method is disruptive. You must reboot the
entire device to complete the upgrade.
Use this method when the device cannot start up
correctly.
IMPORTANT:
Upgrade an IRF fabric from the CLI rather than the
BooWare menus.
The BootWare menu method increases the service
downtime, because it requires that you upgrade
the member devices one by one.