Upgrade Methods - HP 10500 Series Configuration Manual

Figure 32 5700 PEX startup from the parent device's storage medium
PEX boot image exists and
valid?
PEX system image exists
and valid?
PEX feature packages exist
and valid?
PEX patch packages exist
and valid?

Upgrade methods

Upgrading method
Upgrading from the CLI
without using ISSU
Performing an ISSU
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No
Yes
No
Yes
No
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No
Yes
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Software types
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•
Comware images
Specify new PEX startup images
or enter BootWare menus to
upgrade the PEX device
Remarks
BootWare image
This method is disruptive. You must reboot the
Comware images
entire device to complete the upgrade.
(excluding patches)
The ISSU method enables a software upgrade
without service interruption.
Use this method for an IRF fabric or
MPU-redundant device.
For more information about ISSU, see
"Performing ISSU."
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