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Download the image to the same partition of the bootflash where the base image exists. For information on downloading images see, Loading and Managing System Images Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE Release 3S.
Note | Ensure that you have chosen an upgrade image that is supported by your current software version. |
The ISSUsoftware upgrade process requires a minimum of 600 MB available space in bootflash memory.
Upgrading from Cisco IOS Release 3.x to Cisco IOS Release 16.x is only supported with consolidated mode.
Upgrading from Cisco IOS Release 3.x to to Cisco IOS Release 16.x using sub-package mode is not supported and vice-versa.
Extracting the Cisco IOS XE Release 16.x image in Cisco IOS XE Release 3.x is not supported, and vice versa.
Note | A full upgrade procedure may require reloading the system repeatedly (around two times). Use the show version command, after each reload to verify the image version and license level. |
Download the Cisco IOS XE 16.x image from Cisco.com.
Note | Cisco IOS XE Release 16.5.1 and onwards is supported. |
Download the ROMMON release from Cisco.com.
Note | The sytem automatically reboot twice, on a FGPA upgrade. |