Appendix A
ROM Monitor Guide
.vm Filenames and Version Numbers
The format for a composite .vm filename is:
comp-platform-composite_name.vm-major.minor.maintenance
The "comp" prefix indicates that the file is a composite of multiple packages. The other filename
components are described in
Table A-4
Component
platform
composite_name
major
Table
A-4.
Composite .vm Filename Components
Description
Identifies the platform for which the software package is designed. For
packages designed for CRS-1 routers, the platform designation is "hfr."
Identifies a specific composite package.
The "mini" composite name indicates a file that includes all the
•
packages in the Cisco IOS XR Unicast Routing Core Bundle, which
is described in
Packages."
A copy of the "mini" composite file is included on the disk1: archive
•
shipped with new routers.
The "full" composite name indicates a file that includes all the
•
packages in the "mini" composite file plus the Multicast and MPLS
packages.
The "full-k9" composite name indicates a file that includes all the
•
packages in the "full" composite file plus the Security package.
Identifies the major release of this package.
A major release occurs when there is a major architectural change
•
to the product (for example, a major new capability is introduced).
All packages operating on the router must be at the same major
•
release level.
A major release is the least frequent release and may require a router
•
reboot.
Cisco CRS-1 Series Carrier Routing System Getting Started Guide
Reinstalling the Cisco IOS XR Software from ROMMON
Chapter 6, "Managing Cisco IOS XR Software
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