EdgeSwitch CLI Command Reference
Dual Image Commands
The EdgeSwitch software supports a dual image feature that allows the switch to have two software images in
the permanent storage . You can specify which image is the active image to be loaded in subsequent reboots .
This feature allows reduced down-time when you upgrade or downgrade the software .
delete
This command deletes the backup image file from the permanent storage .
delete backup
Format
Mode
Privileged EXEC
boot system
This command activates the specified image . It will be the active-image for subsequent reboots and will be
loaded by the boot loader . The current active-image is marked as the backup-image for subsequent reboots . If
the specified image doesn't exist on the system, this command returns an error message .
boot system {active | backup}
Format
Mode
Privileged EXEC
show bootvar
This command displays the version information and the activation status for the current active and backup
images . The command also displays any text description associated with an image . This command displays the
switch activation status .
show bootvar
Format
Mode
Privileged EXEC
filedescr
This command associates a given text description with an image . Any existing description will be replaced .
filedescr {active | backup} text-description
Format
Mode
Privileged EXEC
update bootcode
This command updates the bootcode (boot loader) on the switch . The bootcode is read from the active-image
for subsequent reboots .
update bootcode
Format
Mode
Privileged EXEC
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