Prerequisites For Fpd Image Upgrades - Cisco NCS 6000 Series Configuration Manual

Prerequisites for FPD Image Upgrades

Prerequisites for FPD Image Upgrades
Before upgrading the FPD on your router you must install and activate the fpd.rpm package.
This is for the manual upgrade using the upgrade hw-module FPD command.
Overview of FPD Image Upgrade Support
An FPD image is used to upgrade the software on an FPD.
FPD versions must be compatible with the Cisco IOS XR software that is running on the router; if an
incompatibility exists between an FPD version and the Cisco IOS XR software, the device with the FPGA
may not operate properly until the incompatibility is resolved.
Related Topics
show hw-module fpd Command Output: Example
Automatic FPD Upgrade
FPD auto-upgrade can be enabled and disabled. When auto FPD is enabled, it automatically updates FPDs
when a SMU or image changes, including an updated firmware revision. Use the fpd auto-upgrade command
to disable or enable auto-fpd.
FPD upgrade service
The main tasks of the FPD upgrade service are:
• FPD image version checking to decide if a specific firmware image needs an upgrade or not.
• Automatic FPD Image Upgrade (if enabled).
• Manual FPD Image Upgrade using the upgrade hw-module fpd command.
• Invoke the appropriate device driver with a name of the new image to load.
An FPD image package is used to upgrade FPD images. The install activate command is used to place the
FPD binary files into the expected location on the boot devices.
Supported Upgrade Methods
Method
Manual Upgrade
Auto Upgrade
System Management Configuration Guide for the Cisco NCS 6000 Series Router, Release 5.0.x
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Remarks
Upgrade using CLI, force upgrade supported.
Upgrade using install SMU activation or during image upgrade. User
can enable/disable auto upgrade feature.
Upgrading FPD