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Downloading an ExtremeWare XOS core image. An ExtremeWare XOS core image uses the file extension
.xos. Before the download begins, the system asks if you want to install the image immediately after the
download is finished. If you install the image to the active partition, you must reboot the switch. If you
install the image to the inactive partition, you do not need to reboot the switch. Enter
image after download. Enter
If you download and install the software image on the active partition, the switch automatically reboots
after the download and installation is completed. The following message appears when downloading
and installing on the active partition:
Image will be installed to the active partition, a reboot required. Do you want to
continue? (y or n)
Enter to continue the installation and reboot the switch. Enter
y
If you install the image at a later time, the image is still downloaded and saved to the switch, but you
must use the following command to install the software:
install image <fname> {<partition>} {msm <slotid>} {reboot}
Where specifies the filename of the new, downloaded image.
fname
Downloading an ExtremeWare XOS module image. An ExtremeWare XOS module image has functionality
that supplements a core image. You download and install a module onto an already installed core
image. The version number of the core image and the module must match. For example, the module
bd10K-11.0.0.25-ssh.xmod can only be installed onto the core image bd10K-11.0.0.25.xos.
To install a module to the inactive partition, use the
module to the inactive partition, and use the
choose to install when the image was downloaded. Remember, the core image on the inactive partition
must be of the same version as the module. When you make the inactive partition active, by issuing the
command and rebooting the switch, the module is also activated at boot time.
use image
To install a module to the active partition, use the
to the active partition, and use the
install when the image was downloaded. Remember, the core image on the active partition must be of
the same version as the module. If you reboot the switch, the module will also be activated, but you can
activate the module without rebooting the switch by issuing the
that command, all the functionality, and command line interface (CLI) commands, of the module will be
available.
Performing a Hitless Upgrade—BlackDiamond 10K Switch Only. Hitless upgrade is a mechanism that
allows you to upgrade the ExtremeWare XOS software running on the switch without taking the switch
out of service. Some additional benefits of using hitless upgrade include:
Minimizing network downtime
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Reducing the amount of traffic lost
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Although any method of upgrading software can have an impact on network operation, including
interrupting Layer 2 network operation, performing a hitless upgrade can decrease that impact.
You must have two MSMs installed in your switch to perform a hitless upgrade. With two MSMs
installed in the switch, one assumes the role of primary and the other assumes the role of backup. The
primary MSM provides all of the switch management functions including bringing up and
programming the I/O modules, running the bridging and routing protocols, and configuring the switch.
ExtremeWare XOS 11.3 Command Reference
to install the image at a later time.
n
download image
install image
download image
command to install it, if you did not choose to
install image
y
to cancel.
n
command to download the
command to install it, if you did not
command to download the module
command. After issuing
run update
download image
to install the
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