Contents

Introduction

Prerequisites

Requirements

Components Used

Automatic Boot Loader Upgrade and CPLD Upgrade

Different Ways to Boot Supervisor

Upgrade Steps for Primary Supervisor

Step 1. Remove Unwanted Packages

Step 2. Copy New Image to Flash

Step 3. Check Boot Statement

Step 4. Software Install Image to Flash

Step 5. Verify New Packages and Image after Upgrade

Step 6. Check Version and New Bootloader

Upgrade Steps for Secondary Supervisor

Step 1. Remove Unwanted Packages

Step 2. Copy New Image to Flash

Step 3. Check Boot Statement

Step 4. Software Install Image to Flash

Step 5. Verify New Packages and Image After Upgrade

Check Redundancy

RPR Redundancy

SSO Redundancy

Introduction

This document describes the upgrade procedure from version 16.6.1 to 16.6.2.

Prerequisites

Requirements

Cisco recommends that you have knowledge of TFTP and FTP.

Components Used

The information in this document is based on these software and hardware versions:

- Hardware : C9410R

- Software : cat9k_iosxe.16.06.01.SPA.bin

In this example, your current image is cat9k_iosxe.16.06.01.SPA.bin and target image is cat9k_iosxe.16.06.02.SPA.bin. This procedure also works if you have a C9407R chassis instead of a C9410R chassis.

Note: Do not upgrade dual supervisors from Cisco IOS® XE Everest 16.6.1 to 16.6.2 at the same time. Insert one supervisor at a time while you upgrade from 16.6.1 to 16.6.2.

The information in this document was created from the devices in a specific lab environment. All of the devices used in this document started with a cleared (default) configuration. If your network is live, ensure that you understand the potential impact of any command.

Automatic Boot Loader Upgrade and CPLD Upgrade

Automatic Boot Loader Upgrade

When you upgrade from the current Cisco IOS® XE release on your switch to a later or newer release for the first time, the boot loader can be automatically upgraded, based on the hardware version of the switch. If the boot loader is upgraded, supervisor automatically reloads to enable the new boot loader. If you go back to the older release after this, the boot loader is not downgraded. The updated boot loader supports all previous releases.

For subsequent Cisco IOS® XE Everest 16.x.x releases, if there is a new bootloader in that release, it can be automatically upgraded based on the hardware version of the switch when you boot up your switch with the new image for the first time.

At the time when you upgrade from Cisco IOS® XE Everest 16.6.1 to 16.6.2, upgrade can take some time while the system resets three times, due to common and Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) upgrade. Stateful switchover is supported from Cisco IOS® XE Everest 16.6.2.

Different Ways to Boot Supervisor

In Catalyst 9400 switch, you can boot the supervisor with the use of two methods:

1. Install mode

2. Traditional method to boot the device from .bin file.

When switch runs in install mode, Cisco IOS® XE package (.pkg) files and provisioning file (packages.conf) are stored in the system board flash memory (flash:). When switch is booted with the use of .bin file, booted Cisco IOS® XE software bundle (.bin) file is stored in system board flash memory (flash:).

After the 16.6.2 upgrade, procedure works regardless of which boot method was used to boot the switch on the current 16.6.1 image. However, the procedure here upgrades the supervisor engine to install mode.

Upgrade Steps for Primary Supervisor

Step 1. Remove Unwanted Packages

Note: Do not skip this step. Ensure that you have at least 1GB of space in flash to expand a new image. Clean up old installation files in case of insufficient space.

Switch#install remove inactive

Cleaning up unnecessary package files

No path specified, can use booted path flash:packages.conf

Cleaning flash:

Scanning boot directory for packages ... done.

Preparing packages list to delete ...

cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

File is in use, cannot delete.

cat9k-espbase.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

File is in use, can not delete.

cat9k-rpbase.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

File is in use, cannot delete.

cat9k-rpboot.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

File is in use, will not delete.

cat9k-sipbase.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

File is in use, will not delete.

cat9k-sipspa.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

File is in use, will not delete.

cat9k-srdriver.B16.06.01.SPA.pkg

File is in use, will not delete.

cat9k-webui.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

File is in use, will not delete.

packages.conf

File is in use, will not delete.

done.

The following files will be deleted:

[R0]:

/flash/cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-espbase.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-rpbase.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-rpboot.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-sipbase.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-sipspa.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-srdriver.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-webui.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k_1.bin

/flash/cat9k_1.conf

/flash/cat9k_2.1.conf

/flash/cat9k_2.bin

/flash/cat9k_2.conf

/flash/cat9k_iosxe.16.06.01.SSA.bin

/flash/packages.conf.00-

Do you want to remove the above files? [y/n]y

[R0]:

Deleting file flash:cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k-espbase.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.

Deleting file

Deleting file flash:cat9k-rpbase.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k-rpboot.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k-sipbase.B16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k-sipspa.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k-srdriver.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k-webui.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k_1.bin ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k_1.conf ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k_2.1.conf ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k_2.bin ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k_2.conf ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k_iosxe.16.06.01.SSA.bin ... done.

Deleting file flash:packages.conf.00- ... done.

SUCCESS: Files deleted.

--- Starting Post_Remove_Cleanup ---

Performing Post_Remove_Cleanup on Active/Standby

[R0] Post_Remove_Cleanup package(s) on R0

[R0] Finished Post_Remove_Cleanup on R0

Checking status of Post_Remove_Cleanup on [R0]

Post_Remove_Cleanup: Passed on [R0]

Finished Post_Remove_Cleanup

SUCCESS: install_remove Tue Jun 20 14:16:29 PDT 2017

Step 2. Copy New Image to Flash

In this example, you copy the image from TFTP server to supervisor's bootflash.

Switch#copy tftp: bootflash:

Address or name of remote host []? 172.16.53.46

Source filename []? cat9k_iosxe.16.06.02.SPA.bin

Destination filename [cat9k_iosxe.16.06.02.SPA.bin]?

Accessing tftp://172.16.53.46//cat9k_iosxe.16.06.02.SPA.bin...

Loading /cat9k_iosxe.16.06.02.SPA.bin from 10.8.0.6 (via GigabitEthernet0/0): !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[OK - 601216545 bytes]

601216545 bytes copied in 50.649 secs (11870255 bytes/sec)

Step 3. Use the dir flash command to confirm that the image has been successfully copied to flash.

Switch#dir bootflash:*.bin

Directory of bootflash:/*.bin

Directory of flash:/

434184 -rw- 601216545 Jul 26 2017 10:18:11 -07:00 cat9k_iosxe.16.06.02.SPA.bin

11353194496 bytes total (8976625664 bytes free)

Step 3. Check Boot Statement

Ensure that boot statement is configured to packages.conf before you upgrade 16.6.2 in install mode. If it is set to .bin file, you must change it to packages.conf.

Switch#show boot

BOOT variable = bootflash:cat9k_iosxe.16.06.01.SPA.bin;

Configuration Register is 0x102

MANUAL_BOOT variable = no

BAUD variable = 9600

ENABLE_BREAK variable does not exist

CONFIG_FILE variable does not exist

Change boot variable to point to packages.conf

Switch(config)#no boot system

Switch(config)#boot system bootflash:packages.conf

*Nov 14 15:12:50.043: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by consol

Please save the configuration to reflect the new boot variable.

Switch#wr mem

Building configuration...

[OK]

Switch#show boot

BOOT variable = bootflash:packages.conf;

Configuration Register is 0x102

MANUAL_BOOT variable = no         >> If manual variable is set to no, it means system is set to auto boot

BAUD variable = 9600

ENABLE_BREAK variable does not exist

CONFIG_FILE variable does not exist

You can set the system to auto boot or manual boot by setting the variables:

Changing system to auto boot

Switch(config)#no boot manual

Changing system to manual boot

Switch(config)#boot manual

If your switches are configured with auto boot, then the switch will automatically boot up with the new image when the switch is

reloaded. If your switches are not configured with auto boot and the switch is reloaded, you will receive a Rommon prompt

where you must then manually boot the new image flash:packages.conf

Switch: boot flash:packages.conf"

Step 4. Software Install Image to Flash

Use the install add file activate commit command to install the target image to flash. You can point to the source image on your TFTP server or in boot flash if you have the image copied to flash. In this example, you have copied the image to the flash already.

Switch#install add file bootflash:cat9k_iosxe.16.06.02.SPA.bin activate commit install_add_activate_commit: START Fri Nov 13 22:34:41 UTC 2017 *Nov 13 22:34:21.543: %IOSXE-5-PLATFORM: R0/0: Nov 13 22:34:21 install_engine.sh: %INSTALL-5-INSTALL_START_INFO: Started install one-shot flash:cat9k_iosxe.16.06.02.SPA.bininstall_add_activate_commit: Adding PACKAGE

This operation requires a reload of the system. Do you want to proceed?

Please confirm you have changed boot config to flash:packages.conf [y/n]y

--- Starting Add ---

Performing Add on Active/Standby

[R0] Add package(s) on R0

[R0] Finished Add on R0

Checking status of Add on [R0]

Add: Passed on [R0]

Finished Add

install_add_activate_commit: Activating PACKAGE

*Nov 13 22:37:09.730: %IOSXE-4-PLATFORM: R0/0: kernel: ISOFS: Unable to identify CD-ROM format.Following packages shall be activated:

/flash/cat9k-wlc.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-webui.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-srdriver.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-sipspa.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-sipbase.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-rpboot.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-rpbase.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-guestshell.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-espbase.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

This operation requires a reload of the system. Do you want to proceed? [y/n]y

--- Starting Activate ---

Performing Activate on Active/Standby

[R0] Finished Activate on R0

Checking status of Activate on [R0]

Activate: Passed on [R0]

Finished Activate

--- Starting Commit ---

Performing Commit on Active/Standby

*Nov 13 22:38:40.654: %IOSXE-5-PLATFORM: R0/0: Nov 13 22:38:40 rollback_timer.sh: %INSTALL-5-INSTALL_AUTO_ABORT_TIMER_PROGRESS: Install auto abort timer will expire in 7200 seconds [R0] Commit package(s) on R0

[R0] Finished Commit on R0

Checking status of Commit on [R0]

Commit: Passed on [R0]

Finished Commit

Install will reload the system now!

SUCCESS: install_add_activate_commit Mon Nov 13 22:39:07 UTC 2017

*Nov 13 22:39:07.715: %IOSXE-5-PLATFORM: R0/0: Nov 13 22:39:07 install_engine.sh: %INSTALL-5-INSTALL_COMPLETED_INFO: Completed install one-shot PACKAGE flash:cat9k_iosxe.16.06.02.SPA.binNov 13 22:39:2

Initializing Hardware...

System Bootstrap, Version 16.6.1r [FC2], RELEASE SOFTWARE (P)

Compiled Sat 07/15/2017 10:06:12.23 by rel

Current image running:

Primary Rommon Image

Last reset cause: SoftwareResetTrig

C9400-SUP-1 platform with 16777216 Kbytes of main memory

Preparing to autoboot. [Press Ctrl-C to interrupt] 0

attempting to boot from [bootflash:packages.conf]

Located file packages.conf

#

#######################################################################################################################################################################################################

Validate packages: SHA-1 hash:

calculated 550C9730:667B2788:DD6F6B06:D0FFA819:01A315DA

expected 550C9730:667B2788:DD6F6B06:D0FFA819:01A315DA

Warning: ignoring ROMMON var "USER_BOOT_PARAM"

%IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOTLOADER_UPGRADE: (rp/0): ### Mon Nov 13 22:42:05 Universal 2017 PLEASE DO NOT POWER CYCLE ### BOOT LOADER UPGRADING

%IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOTLOADER_UPGRADE: (rp/0): boot loader upgrade successful <<< Bootloader upgrade done

%IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOTLOADER_UPGRADE: (rp/0): Reloading the Supervisor to enable the New BOOTLOADER

Initializing Hardware...

Initializing Hardware...

Initializing Hardware...

System Bootstrap, Version 16.6.2r[FC1], RELEASE SOFTWARE (P)

Compiled Tue 10/31/2017 11:38:44.98 by rel

Current image running:

Primary Rommon Image

Last reset cause: SoftwareResetTrig

C9400-SUP-1 platform with 16777216 Kbytes of main memory

Preparing to autoboot. [Press Ctrl-C to interrupt] 0

attempting to boot from [bootflash:packages.conf]

Located file packages.conf

#

######################################################################################################################################################################################################

Validate packages: SHA-1 hash:

calculated 550C9730:667B2788:DD6F6B06:D0FFA819:01A315DA

expected 550C9730:667B2788:DD6F6B06:D0FFA819:01A315DA

Warning: ignoring ROMMON var "USER_BOOT_PARAM"

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Rights clause at FAR sec. 52.227-19 and subparagraph

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Software clause at DFARS sec. 252.227-7013.

cisco Systems, Inc.

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San Jose, California 95134-1706

Cisco IOS® Software [Everest], Catalyst L3 Switch Software (CAT9K_IOSXE), Version 16.6.2, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2)

Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport

Copyright (c) 1986-2017 by Cisco Systems, Inc.

Compiled Wed 01-Nov-17 07:26 by mcpre

Step 5. Verify New Packages and Image after Upgrade

After the software has been successfully installed, verify that the flash partition has the new .pkg files. You can see the sample output here.

Switch#dir bootflash:*.pkg

Directory of bootflash:/*.pkg

Directory of bootflash:/

405607 -rw- 5186504 Nov 13 2017 22:36:25 +00:00 cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

405608 -rw- 76649412 Nov 13 2017 22:36:27 +00:00 cat9k-espbase.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

405609 -rw- 1536964 Nov 13 2017 22:36:27 +00:00 cat9k-guestshell.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

405610 -rw- 380625856 Nov 13 2017 22:36:38 +00:00 cat9k-rpbase.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

405616 -rw- 29580684 Nov 13 2017 22:36:48 +00:00 cat9k-rpboot.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

405611 -rw- 27612100 Nov 13 2017 22:36:39 +00:00 cat9k-sipbase.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

405614 -rw- 12268480 Nov 13 2017 22:36:41 +00:00 cat9k-webui.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

405612 -rw- 54981568 Nov 13 2017 22:36:40 +00:00 cat9k-sipspa.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

405613 -rw- 6521796 Nov 13 2017 22:36:40 +00:00 cat9k-srdriver.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

405615 -rw- 1536960 Nov 13 2017 22:36:41 +00:00 cat9k-wlc.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

11250098176 bytes total (8812113920 bytes free)

Step 6. Check Version and New Bootloader

When the new image boots up, verify version of the new image with the use of the show version command:

Note: When you boot the new image, bootloader is automatically upgraded.

Switch#show version

Cisco IOS® XE Software, Version 16.06.02

Cisco IOS® Software [Everest], Catalyst L3 Switch Software (CAT9K_IOSXE), Version 16.6.2, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2)

Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport

Copyright (c) 1986-2017 by Cisco Systems, Inc.

Compiled Wed 01-Nov-17 07:26 by mcpre

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All rights reserved.  Certain components of Cisco IOS®-XE software are

licensed under the GNU General Public License ("GPL") Version 2.0.  The

software code licensed under GPL Version 2.0 is free software that comes

with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY.  You can redistribute and/or modify such

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documentation or "License Notice" file accompanying the IOS-XE software,

or the applicable URL provided on the flyer accompanying the IOS-XE

software.

ROM: IOS-XE ROMMON

BOOTLDR: System Bootstrap, Version 16.6.2r[FC1], RELEASE SOFTWARE (P)

Switch uptime is 20 minutes

Uptime for this control processor is 22 minutes

System returned to ROM by reload

System image file is "bootflash:packages.conf"

Last reload reason: EHSA standby down

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Technology Package License Information:

-----------------------------------------------------------------

Technology-package                   Technology-package

Current             Type             Next reboot

------------------------------------------------------------------

network-advantage   Permanent        network-advantage

cisco C9410R (X86) processor (revision V01) with 869104K/6147K bytes of memory.

Processor board ID FXS2130Q28F

2 Virtual Ethernet interfaces

192 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces

16 Ten Gigabit Ethernet interfaces

4 Forty Gigabit Ethernet interfaces

32768K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.

15958488K bytes of physical memory.

11161600K bytes of Bootflash at bootflash:.

1638400K bytes of Crash Files at crashinfo:.

0K bytes of WebUI ODM Files at webui:.

Configuration register is 0x2

Switch#show module

Chassis Type: C9410R

Mod Ports Card Type                              Model          Serial No.

---+-----+--------------------------------------+--------------+--------------

1 48 48-Port 10/100/1000 (RJ-45)                 C9400-LC-48T   JAE212409NQ

2 48 48-Port 10/100/1000 (RJ-45)                 C9400-LC-48T   JAE212409N2

3 48 48-Port UPOE 10/100/1000 (RJ-45)            C9400-LC-48U   JAE21270C1R

4 48 48-Port UPOE 10/100/1000 (RJ-45)            C9400-LC-48U   JAE21270C1C

5 10 Supervisor 1 Module                         C9400-SUP-1    JAE2124023Z

Mod MAC addresses                  Hw    Fw       Sw    Status

---+--------------------------------+----+------------+------------------+--------

1 E4AA.5D59.8420 to E4AA.5D59.844F 1.0 16.6.2r[FC1 16.06.02 ok

2 E4AA.5D59.85AC to E4AA.5D59.85DB 1.0 16.6.2r[FC1 16.06.02 ok

3 E4AA.5D59.BC0C to E4AA.5D59.BC3B 1.0 16.6.2r[FC1 16.06.02 ok

4 E4AA.5D59.B72C to E4AA.5D59.B75B 1.0 16.6.2r[FC1 16.06.02 ok

5 2C5A.0F1C.4F2C to 2C5A.0F1C.4F35 0.6 16.6.2r[FC1 16.06.02 ok

Mod Redundancy Role Operating Redundancy Mode Configured Redundancy Mode

---+-------------------+-------------------------+---------------------------

5 Active                 active                    sso

Upgrade Steps for Secondary Supervisor

Remove supervisor from slot 5, which was upgraded in previous steps, and insert the standby supervisor in slot 6 in the chassis. The removal of first supervisor is important because to upgrade two supervisors, while both of them are inserted in the chassis, is not supported as mentioned earlier. You can repeat the same upgrade steps documented here to upgrade the newly inserted supervisor.

Step 1. Remove Unwanted Packages

Note: Do not skip this step. Ensure that you have at least 1GB of space in flash to expand a new image. Clean up old installation files in case of insufficient space.

Switch#install remove inactive

Cleaning up unnecessary package files

No path specified, will use booted path flash:packages.conf

Cleaning flash:

Scanning boot directory for packages ... done.

Preparing packages list to delete ...

cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

File is in use, will not delete.

cat9k-espbase.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

File is in use, will not delete.

cat9k-rpbase.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

File is in use, will not delete.

cat9k-rpboot.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

File is in use, will not delete.

cat9k-sipbase.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

File is in use, will not delete.

cat9k-sipspa.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

File is in use, will not delete.

cat9k-srdriver.B16.06.01.SPA.pkg

File is in use, will not delete.

cat9k-webui.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

File is in use, will not delete.

packages.conf

File is in use, will not delete.

done.

The following files will be deleted:

[R0]:

/flash/cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-espbase.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-rpbase.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-rpboot.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-sipbase.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-sipspa.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-srdriver.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-webui.16.06.01.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k_1.bin

/flash/cat9k_1.conf

/flash/cat9k_2.1.conf

/flash/cat9k_2.bin

/flash/cat9k_2.conf

/flash/cat9k_iosxe.16.06.01.SSA.bin

/flash/packages.conf.00-

Do you want to remove the above files? [y/n]y

[R0]:

Deleting file flash:cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k-espbase.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.

Deleting file

Deleting file flash:cat9k-rpbase.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k-rpboot.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k-sipbase.B16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k-sipspa.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k-srdriver.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k-webui.16.06.01.SPA.pkg ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k_1.bin ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k_1.conf ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k_2.1.conf ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k_2.bin ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k_2.conf ... done.

Deleting file flash:cat9k_iosxe.16.06.01.SSA.bin ... done.

Deleting file flash:packages.conf.00- ... done.

SUCCESS: Files deleted.

--- Starting Post_Remove_Cleanup ---

Performing Post_Remove_Cleanup on Active/Standby

[R0] Post_Remove_Cleanup package(s) on R0

[R0] Finished Post_Remove_Cleanup on R0

Checking status of Post_Remove_Cleanup on [R0]

Post_Remove_Cleanup: Passed on [R0]

Finished Post_Remove_Cleanup

SUCCESS: install_remove Tue Jun 20 14:16:29 PDT 2017

Step 2. Copy New Image to Flash

In this example, you copy the image from TFTP server to supervisor's flash.

Switch#copy tftp: bootflash:

Address or name of remote host []? 172.16.53.46

Source filename []? cat9k_iosxe.16.06.02.SPA.bin

Destination filename [cat9k_iosxe.16.06.02.SPA.bin]?

Accessing tftp://172.16.53.46//cat9k_iosxe.16.06.02.SPA.bin...

Loading /cat9k_iosxe.16.06.02.SPA.bin from 10.8.0.6 (via GigabitEthernet0/0):

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[OK - 601216545 bytes]

601216545 bytes copied in 50.649 secs (11870255 bytes/sec)

Step 3 Use the dir flash command to confirm that the image has been successfully copied to flash.

Switch#dir bootflash:*.bin

Directory of bootflash:/*.bin

Directory of flash:/

434184 -rw- 601216545 Jul 26 2017 10:18:11 -07:00 cat9k_iosxe.16.06.02.SPA.bin

11353194496 bytes total (8976625664 bytes free)

Step 3. Check Boot Statement

Ensure that boot statement is configured to packages.conf before you upgrade 16.6.2 in install mode. If it is set to .bin file, you must change it to packages.conf.

Switch#show boot

BOOT variable = bootflash:packages.conf;

Configuration Register is 0x2

MANUAL_BOOT variable = no

BAUD variable = 9600

ENABLE_BREAK variable =

BOOTMODE variable does not exist

IPXE_TIMEOUT variable does not exist

CONFIG_FILE variable =

If your switches are configured with auto boot, then the switch automatically boots up with the new image.

If not, you can manually boot flash:packages.conf

Switch: boot flash:packages.conf

Step 4. Software Install Image to Flash

Use install add file activate commit command to install the target image to flash. You can point to the source image on your TFTP server or in bootflash if you have the image copied to flash. In this example, you have copied the image to the flash already.

Switch#install add file bootflash:cat9k_iosxe.16.06.02.SPA.bin activate commit

install_add_activate_commit: START Mon Nov 13 23:24:02 UTC 2017

System configuration has been modified.

Press Yes(y) to save the configuration and proceed.

Press No(n) for proceeding without saving the configuration.

Press Quit(q) to exit, you can save configuration and re-enter the command. [y/n/q]y

Building configuration...

[OK]Modified configuration has been saved

*Nov 13 23:24:09.935: %SYS-2-PRIVCFG_ENCRYPT: Successfully encrypted private config file

*Nov 13 23:24:11.314: %IOSXE-5-PLATFORM:  R1/0: Nov 13 23:24:11 install_engine.sh: %INSTALL-5-INSTALL_START_INFO: Started install one-shot flash:cat9k_iosxe.16.06.02.SPA.bininstall_add_activate_commit: Adding PACKAGE

This operation requires a reload of the system. Do you want to proceed?

Please confirm you have changed boot config to flash:packages.conf [y/n]y

--- Starting Add ---

Performing Add on Active/Standby

[R1] Add package(s) on R1

[R1] Finished Add on R1

Checking status of Add on [R1]

Add: Passed on [R1]

Finished Add

install_add_activate_commit: Activating PACKAGE

*Nov 13 23:25:28.589: %IOSXE-4-PLATFORM:  R1/0: kernel: ISOFS: Unable to identify CD-ROM format.Following packages shall be activated:

/flash/cat9k-wlc.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-webui.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-srdriver.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-sipspa.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-sipbase.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-rpboot.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-rpbase.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-guestshell.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-espbase.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

/flash/cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

This operation requires a reload of the system. Do you want to proceed? [y/n]y

--- Starting Activate ---

Performing Activate on Active/Standby

[R1] Activate package(s) on R1

head: invalid number of lines: '/tmp/Activate.rp-1-1-1.20171113232845.out.log'

[R1] Finished Activate on R1

Checking status of Activate on [R1]

Activate: Passed on [R1]

Finished Activate

--- Starting Commit ---

Performing Commit on Active/Standby

*Nov 13 23:28:47.521: %IOSXE-5-PLATFORM:  R1/0: Nov 13 23:28:47 rollback_timer.sh: %INSTALL-5-INSTALL_AUTO_ABORT_TIMER_PROGRESS: Install auto abort timer will expire in 7200 seconds[R1] Commit package(s) on R1

[R1] Finished Commit on R1

Checking status of Commit on [R1]

Commit: Passed on [R1]

Finished Commit

Install will reload the system now!

SUCCESS: install_add_activate_commit  Mon Nov 13 23:29:14 UTC 2017

Switch#

*Nov 13 23:29:14.578: %IOSXE-5-PLATFORM:  R1/0: Nov 13 23:29:14 install_engine.sh: %INSTALL-5-INSTALL_COMPLETED_INFO: Completed install one-shot PACKAGE flash:cat9k_iosxe.16.06.02.SPA.binNov 13 23:29:27

Initializing Hardware...

System Bootstrap, Version 16.6.1r [FC2], RELEASE SOFTWARE (P)

Compiled Sat 07/15/2017 10:06:12.23 by rel

Current image running:

Primary Rommon Image

Last reset cause: SoftwareResetTrig

C9400-SUP-1 platform with 16777216 Kbytes of main memory

Preparing to autoboot. [Press Ctrl-C to interrupt]  0

attempting to boot from [bootflash:packages.conf]

Located file packages.conf

#

#######################################################################################################################################################################

Validate packages: SHA-1 hash:

calculated 550C9730:667B2788:DD6F6B06:D0FFA819:01A315DA

expected   550C9730:667B2788:DD6F6B06:D0FFA819:01A315DA

%IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOTLOADER_UPGRADE: (rp/1): ### Mon Nov 13 23:32:20 Universal 2017 PLEASE DO NOT POWER CYCLE ### BOOT LOADER UPGRADING

%IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOTLOADER_UPGRADE: (rp/1): boot loader upgrade successful  << Bootloader upgrade done

%IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOTLOADER_UPGRADE: (rp/1): Reloading the Supervisor to enable the New BOOTLOADER

Initializing Hardware...

Initializing Hardware...

Initializing Hardware...

System Bootstrap, Version 16.6.2r[FC1], RELEASE SOFTWARE (P)

Compiled Tue 10/31/2017 11:38:44.98 by rel

Current image running:

Primary Rommon Image

Last reset cause: SoftwareResetTrig

C9400-SUP-1 platform with 16777216 Kbytes of main memory

Preparing to autoboot. [Press Ctrl-C to interrupt]  0

attempting to boot from [bootflash:packages.conf]

Located file packages.conf

#

#######################################################################################################################################################################

Validate packages: SHA-1 hash:

calculated 550C9730:667B2788:DD6F6B06:D0FFA819:01A315DA

expected   550C9730:667B2788:DD6F6B06:D0FFA819:01A315DA

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subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph

(c) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted

Rights clause at FAR sec. 52.227-19 and subparagraph

(c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer

Software clause at DFARS sec. 252.227-7013.

cisco Systems, Inc.

170 West Tasman Drive

San Jose, California 95134-1706

Cisco IOS® Software [Everest], Catalyst L3 Switch Software (CAT9K_IOSXE), Version 16.6.2, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2)

Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport

Copyright (c) 1986-2017 by Cisco Systems, Inc.

Compiled Wed 01-Nov-17 07:26 by mcpre

Step 5. Verify New Packages and Image After Upgrade

After the software has been successfully installed, verify that the flash partition has the new .pkg files. You can see the sample output here.

Switch#dir bootflash:*.pkg

Directory of bootflash:/*.pkg

Directory of bootflash:/

405607 -rw- 5186504 Nov 13 2017 22:36:25 +00:00 cat9k-cc_srdriver.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

405608 -rw- 76649412 Nov 13 2017 22:36:27 +00:00 cat9k-espbase.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

405609 -rw- 1536964 Nov 13 2017 22:36:27 +00:00 cat9k-guestshell.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

405610 -rw- 380625856 Nov 13 2017 22:36:38 +00:00 cat9k-rpbase.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

405616 -rw- 29580684 Nov 13 2017 22:36:48 +00:00 cat9k-rpboot.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

405611 -rw- 27612100 Nov 13 2017 22:36:39 +00:00 cat9k-sipbase.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

405614 -rw- 12268480 Nov 13 2017 22:36:41 +00:00 cat9k-webui.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

405612 -rw- 54981568 Nov 13 2017 22:36:40 +00:00 cat9k-sipspa.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

405613 -rw- 6521796 Nov 13 2017 22:36:40 +00:00 cat9k-srdriver.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

405615 -rw- 1536960 Nov 13 2017 22:36:41 +00:00 cat9k-wlc.16.06.02.SPA.pkg

11250098176 bytes total (8812113920 bytes free)

Since both supervisors are upgraded individually, insert the first supervisor in slot 5. It must join as standby supervisor.

Checking module status with both supervisors inserted Switch#show module

Chassis Type: C9410R

Mod Ports Card Type                                   Model          Serial No.

---+-----+--------------------------------------+--------------+--------------

1   48   48-Port 10/100/1000 (RJ-45)                 C9400-LC-48T   JAE212409NQ

2   48   48-Port 10/100/1000 (RJ-45)                 C9400-LC-48T   JAE212409N2

3   48   48-Port UPOE 10/100/1000 (RJ-45)            C9400-LC-48U   JAE21270C1R

4   48   48-Port UPOE 10/100/1000 (RJ-45)            C9400-LC-48U   JAE21270C1C

5   10   Supervisor 1 Module                         C9400-SUP-1    JAE21240235

6   10   Supervisor 1 Module                         C9400-SUP-1    JAE21240235

Mod MAC addresses                    Hw   Fw           Sw                 Status

---+--------------------------------+----+------------+------------------+--------

1   E4AA.5D59.8420 to E4AA.5D59.844F 1.0  16.6.2r[FC1 16.06.02             ok

2   E4AA.5D59.85AC to E4AA.5D59.85DB 1.0  16.6.2r[FC1 16.06.02             ok

3   E4AA.5D59.BC0C to E4AA.5D59.BC3B 1.0  16.6.2r[FC1 16.06.02             ok

4   E4AA.5D59.B72C to E4AA.5D59.B75B 1.0  16.6.2r[FC1 16.06.02             ok

5   2C5A.0F1C.4F2C to 2C5A.0F1C.4F35 0.6  16.6.2r[FC1 16.06.02             ok

6   2C5A.0F1C.4F36 to 2C5A.0F1C.4F3F 0.6  16.6.2r[FC1 16.06.02             ok

Mod Redundancy Role     Operating Redundancy Mode Configured Redundancy Mode

---+-------------------+-------------------------+---------------------------

5   Standby             standby hot               sso

6   Active              active                    sso

Check Redundancy

The supervisor modules in Catalyst 9400 (hardware) support redundancy. Software redundancy is supported in Cisco IOS ® XE Everest 16.6.2. In 16.6.2 software version, Route Processor Redundancy (RPR) feature is not supported. Use show redundancy and show platform software iomd redundancy commands to ensure that both Stateful Switchover (SSO) formed and IOMD is ready before you do any switchover.

RPR Redundancy

When a standby supervisor engine runs in RPR mode, it starts up in a partially-initialized state and is synchronized with the persistent configuration of the active supervisor engine. RPR is not supported on 16.6.2.

In the event of supervisor engine switchover, traffic is disrupted because in RPR mode all of the physical ports restart since there is no state maintained between supervisor engines which relates to module types and status. Upon switchover, when the standby supervisor engine completes its initialization, it reads hardware information directly from the module and become the active supervisor engine.

SSO Redundancy

When a standby supervisor engine runs in SSO mode, the standby supervisor engine starts up in a fully-initialized state and synchronizes with the persistent configuration and the running configuration of the active supervisor engine. It subsequently maintains the state on the protocols listed here, and all the changes in hardware and software states for features that support stateful switchover are kept in synchronization.

Consequently, it offers zero interruption to Layer 2 sessions in a redundant supervisor engine configuration.

Because the standby supervisor engine recognizes the hardware link status of every link, ports that were active before the switchover remain active, which includes the uplink ports. However, because uplink ports are physically on the supervisor engine, they can be disconnected if the supervisor engine is removed.

If the active supervisor engine fails, the standby supervisor engine becomes active. This newly active supervisor engine uses existing Layer 2 switching information to continue to forward the traffic.

IOMD is Input Output Module Driver software process. Check if IOMds are ready and have initialized Software/hardware.

Switch# show platform software iomd redundancy

Configured Redundancy Mode = sso

Operating Redundancy Mode = sso

Local RF state = ACTIVE

Peer RF state = STANDBY HOT

slot PSM STATE   SPA INTF   HA_STATE HA_ACTIVE

1     ready   started     ready    00:10:49

2     ready   started     ready    00:10:49

3     ready   started     ready    00:10:48

4     ready   started     ready    00:10:49

5     ready   started     ready    00:10:54

6     ready   started     ready    00:10:53 ***active RP

Switch#show redundancy

Redundant System Information :

------------------------------

Available system uptime = 31 minutes

Switchovers system experienced = 0

Standby failures = 0

Last switchover reason = none

Hardware Mode = Duplex

Configured Redundancy Mode = sso

Operating Redundancy Mode = sso

Maintenance Mode = Disabled

Communications = Up

Current Processor Information :

-------------------------------

Active Location = slot 6

Current Software state = ACTIVE

Uptime in current state = 31 minutes

Image Version = Cisco IOS ®Software [Everest], Catalyst L3 Switch Software (CAT9K_IOSXE), Version 16.6.2,

RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2)

Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport

Copyright (c) 1986-2017 by Cisco Systems, Inc.

Compiled Wed 01-Nov-17 07:26 by mcpre

BOOT = bootflash:packages.conf;

CONFIG_FILE =

Configuration register = 0x2

Peer Processor Information :

----------------------------

Standby Location = slot 5

Current Software state = STANDBY HOT

Uptime in current state = 26 minutes

Image Version = Cisco IOS ®Software [Everest], Catalyst L3 Switch Software (CAT9K_IOSXE), Version 16.6.2,

RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2)

Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport

Copyright (c) 1986-2017 by Cisco Systems, Inc.

Compiled Wed 01-Nov-17 07:26 by mcpre

BOOT = bootflash:packages.conf;

CONFIG_FILE =

Configuration register = 0x2