Provides comprehensive procedures for upgrading Cisco NCS 1001 system software, managing feature packages, and performing firmware updates to ensure device compatibility and optimal operational performance.
Cisco NCS 1001 uses install commands to add and activate system software, feature packages, and software maintenance updates from a network server.
The installation process supports these file types:
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ISO image (
.iso): Provides a system software image for an upgrade. -
Feature package (
.rpm): Adds an optional software feature. -
Software Maintenance Upgrade (SMU) file (
.smu): Applies a software maintenance update.
The install commands access the required files on a network server and activate them on Cisco NCS 1001. If an installed package or SMU causes an issue, you can uninstall it.
Perform system upgrade and install feature packages
This section explains how the Cisco NCS 1001 uses install commands to upgrade system software and install feature packages, ISO images, and software maintenance updates.
Software compatibility matrix
This table lists firmware and software compatibility details for Cisco NCS 1001 releases, including field-programmable device versions supported by each release.
System upgrades
This section explains how a Cisco NCS 1001 system upgrade installs a new Cisco IOS XR operating system image while updating XR and System Admin environments.
Software upgrade matrix
This table lists supported NCS 1001 software upgrade paths and identifies whether a bridge software maintenance update (SMU) is required for a destination release.
Upgrade firmware
Upgrade the NCS 1001 firmware in the required sequence and verify field-programmable device compatibility.
Feature packages
This section explains how Cisco IOS XR packages and software maintenance updates add specific features to Cisco NCS 1001 and how package filenames identify installable content.