Consolidated packages
A consolidated package is a single image composed of individual software subpackage files. A single consolidated package file is a bootable file, and the Cisco C84XX Series Platforms can be run using the consolidated package.
Each consolidated package also contains a provisioning file. A provisioning file is used for booting in cases where the individual subpackages are extracted from the consolidated package, or optional subpackages are used to run the router.
- For each version of consolidated package, the RPIOS subpackage is always different among consolidated packages.
- A consolidated package file is a bootable file. If the router is configured to run using the complete consolidated package, boot the router using the consolidated package file. If the router is configured to run using individual subpackages, boot the router using the provisioning file. For additional information on the advantages and disadvantages of running a complete consolidated package, see the Running the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms: An Overview section .
- If you need to install optional subpackages, then you must boot the router using the individual subpackage provisioning file method.