Understanding The Image Version String; Software Signatures - Extreme Networks ExtremeWare XOS Guide Manual

Software Upgrade and Boot Options
You can identify the appropriate image or module for your platform based on the filename of the
image. Table 71
Table 71: Filename prefixes
Platform
BlackDiamond 10K
BlackDiamond 8810
BlackDiamond 8806
Summit X450
For example, if you have a BlackDiamond 8806 switch, download image filenames with the prefix
bd8800-. For additional installation requirements see the sections,
and "Installing a Modular Software Package" on page

Understanding the Image Version String

The image version string contains build information for each version of ExtremeWare XOS. You can use
either the
show version
on your switch.
Depending on the command line interface (CLI) command, the output is structured as follows:
●
show version
ExtremeWare XOS Version <major>.<minor>.<patch>.<build>
For example:
●
show switch
<major>.<minor>.<patch>.<build>
For example:
Table 72 describes the image version fields.
Table 72: Image version fields
Field
major
minor
patch
build

Software Signatures

Each ExtremeWare XOS image contains a unique signature. The BootROM checks for signature
compatibility and denies an incompatible software upgrade. In addition, the software checks both the
installed BootROM and software and also denies an incompatible upgrade.
592
lists the filename prefixes for each platform:
Filename Prefixes
bd10K-
bd8800-
bd8800-
summitX450-
or
show switch
ExtremeWare XOS version 10.1.2.16
10.1.2.16
Description
Specifies the ExtremeWare XOS major version number.
Specifies the ExtremeWare XOS minor version number.
Identifies a specific patch release.
Specifies the ExtremeWare XOS build number. This value is reset to zero for each new
major and minor release.
"Installing a Core Image" on page 593
594.
command to display the ExtremeWare XOS version running
ExtremeWare XOS 11.3 Concepts Guide