Overview

Cisco Catalyst 8500 and 8500L Series Edge platforms significantly increases services performance, router throughput, and router scale at lower costs.

This document covers configuration details for the following models:

  • Catalyst 8500 Platforms (C8500-12X4QC, C8500-12X and C8500-20X6C)

  • Catalyst 8500L Platform (C8500L-8S4X)

Table 1. Catalyst 8500 and 8500L Platforms

Features

C8500-12X4QC

C8500-12X

C8500-20X6C

C8500L-8S4X

Support for In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)

Not supported

Not supported

Not supported

Not supported

Data plane processing

QFP 3.0

QFP 3.0

QFP 3.0

Software-based

Support for Unified Threat Defense(UTD)

Not supported

 Not supported

Not Supported

Support exists

Support for Fast Reroute(FRR)

Not supported

Not supported

Support exists

Not supported

Dynamic allocation of cores

Not supported

Not supported

Not supported

Not supported

Restrictions

  • ISSU is not covered in this feature.

  • Install mode requires a reboot of the system.

Install software using install commands

This table describes the differences between Bundle mode and Install mode:

Table 2. Bundle Mode vs Install Mode

Bundle Mode

Install Mode

This mode provides a consolidated boot process, using local (hard disk, flash) or remote (TFTP) .bin image.

This mode uses the local (bootflash) packages.conf file for the boot process.

This mode uses a single .bin file.

.bin file is replaced with expanded .pkg files in this mode.
CLI: 
#boot system file <filename>
CLI: 
#install add file bootflash: [activate commit]

To upgrade in this mode, point the boot system to the new image.

To upgrade in this mode, use the install commands.

Install mode process flow

The install mode process flow comprises three commands to perform installation and upgrade of software on platforms–install add , install activate , and install commit .

The install add command copies the software package from a local or remote location to the platform. The location can be FTP, HTTP, HTTPs, or TFTP. The command extracts individual components of the .package file into subpackages and packages.conf files. It also validates the file to ensure that the image file is specific to the platform on which it is being installed.

The install activate command performs the required validations and provisions the packages previously added using the install add command. It also triggers a system reload.

The install commit command confirms the packages previously activated using the install activate command, and makes the updates persistent over reloads.


Note
Installing an update replaces any previously installed software image. At any time, only one image can be installed in a device.

The following set of install commands is available:

Table 3. List of install Commands

Command

Syntax

Purpose

install add

install add file location:filename.bin

Copies the contents of the image, package, and SMUs to the software repository. File location may be local or remote. This command does the following:

  • Validates the file–checksum, platform compatibility checks, and so on.

  • Extracts individual components of the package into subpackages and packages.conf

  • Copies the image into the local inventory and makes it available for the next steps.

install activate

install activate

Activates the package added using the install add command.

  • Use the show install summary command to see which image is inactive. This image will get activated.

  • System reloads on executing this command. Confirm if you want to proceed with the activation. Use this command with the prompt-level none keyword to automatically ignore any confirmation prompts.

(install activate) auto abort-timer

install activate auto-abort timer <30-1200>

The auto-abort timer starts automatically, with a default value of 120 minutes. If the install commit command is not executed within the time provided, the activation process is terminated, and the system returns to the last-committed state.

  • You can change the time value while executing the install activate command.

  • The install commit command stops the timer, and continues the installation process.

  • The install activate auto-abort timer stop command stops the timer without committing the package.

  • Use this command with the prompt-level none keyword to automatically ignore any confirmation prompts.

  • This command is valid only in the three-step install variant.

install commit

install commit

Commits the package activated using the install activate command, and makes it persistent over reloads.

  • Use the show install summary command to see which image is uncommitted. This image will get committed.

install abort

install abort

Terminates the installation and returns the system to the last-committed state.

  • This command is applicable only when the package is in activated status (uncommitted state).

  • If you have already committed the image using the install commit command, use the install rollback to command to return to the preferred version.

install remove

install remove {file <filename> | inactive}

Deletes inactive packages from the platform repository. Use this command to free up space.

  • file: Removes specified files.

  • inactive: Removes all the inactive files.

install rollback to

install rollback to {base | label | committed | id}

Rolls back the software set to a saved installation point or to the last-committed installation point. The following are the characteristics of this command:

  • Requires reload.

  • Is applicable only when the package is in committed state.

  • Use this command with the prompt-level none keyword to automatically ignore any confirmation prompts.

Note

 
If you are performing install rollback to a previous image, the previous image must be installed in install mode. Only SMU rollback is possible in bundle mode.

install deactivate

install deactivate file <filename>

Removes a package from the platform repository. This command is supported only for SMUs.

  • Use this command with the prompt-level none keyword to automatically ignore any confirmation prompts.

The following show commands are also available:

Table 4. List of show Commands

Command

Syntax

Purpose

show install log

show install log

Provides the history and details of all install operations that have been performed since the platform was booted.

show install package

show install package <filename>

Provides details about the .pkg/.bin file that is specified.

show install summary

show install summary

Provides an overview of the image versions and their corresponding install states for all the FRUs.

  • The table that is displayed will state for which FRUs this information is applicable.

  • If all the FRUs are in sync in terms of the images present and their state, only one table is displayed.

  • If, however, there is a difference in the image or state information among the FRUs, each FRU that differs from the rest of the stack is listed in a separate table.

show install active

show install active

Provides information about the active packages for all the FRUs.

If there is a difference in the information among the FRUs, each FRU that differs from the rest of the stack is listed in a separate table.

show install inactive

show install inactive

Provides information about the inactive packages, if any, for all the FRUs.

If there is a difference in the information among the FRUs, each FRU that differs from the rest of the stack is listed in a separate table.

show install committed

show install committed

Provides information about the committed packages for all the FRUs.

If there is a difference in the information among the FRUs, each FRU that differs from the rest of the stack is listed in a separate table.

show install uncommitted

show install uncommitted

Provides information about uncommitted packages, if any, for all the FRUs.

If there is a difference in the information among the FRUs, each FRU that differs from the rest of the stack is listed in a separate table.

show install rollback

show install rollback {point-id | label}

Displays the package associated with a saved installation point.

show version

show version [rp-slot] [installed [user-interface] | provisioned | running]

Displays information about the current package, along with hardware and platform information.

Boot in install mode

You can install, activate, and commit a software package using a single command (one-step install) or multiple separate commands (three-step install).

If the platform is working in bundle mode, the one-step install procedure must be used to initially convert the platform from bundle mode to install mode. Subsequent installs and upgrades on the platform can be done with either one-step or three-step variants.

One-step Installation or convert from bundle mode to install mode


Note

  • All the CLI actions (for example, add, activate, and so on) are executed on all the available FRUs.

  • The configuration save prompt will appear if an unsaved configuration is detected.

  • The reload prompt will appear after the second step in this workflow. Use the prompt-level none keyword to automatically ignore the confirmation prompts.

  • If the prompt-level is set to None, and there is an unsaved configuration, the install fails. You must save the configuration before reissuing the command.

Use the one-step install procedure described below to convert a platform running in bundle boot mode to install mode. After the command is executed, the platform reboots in install boot mode.

Later, the one-step install procedure can also be used to upgrade the platform.

This procedure uses the install add file activate commit command in privileged EXEC mode to install a software package, and to upgrade the platform to a new version.

SUMMARY STEPS

  1. enable
  2. install add file location: filename [activate commit]
  3. exit

DETAILED STEPS

  Command or Action Purpose

Step 1

enable

Example:

Device>enable

Enables privileged EXEC mode. Enter your password, if prompted.

Step 2

install add file location: filename [activate commit]

Example:

Device#install add file bootflash:c8000be-universalk9.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.bin activate commit

Copies the software install package from a local or remote location (through FTP, HTTP, HTTPs, or TFTP) to the platform and extracts the individual components of the .package file into subpackages and packages.conf files. It also performs a validation and compatibility check for the platform and image versions, activates the package, and commits the package to make it persistent across reloads.

The platform reloads after this command is run.

Step 3

exit

Example:

Device#exit

Exits privileged EXEC mode and returns to user EXEC mode.

Three-step Install


Note

  • All the CLI actions (for example, add, activate, and so on) are executed on all the available FRUs.

  • The configuration save prompt will appear if an unsaved configuration is detected.

  • The reload prompt will appear after the install activate step in this workflow. Use the prompt-level none keyword to automatically ignore the confirmation prompts.

The three-step installation procedure can be used only after the platform is in install mode. This option provides more flexibility and control to the customer during installation.

This procedure uses individual install add , install activate , and install commit commands for installing a software package, and to upgrade the platform to a new version.

SUMMARY STEPS

  1. enable
  2. install add file location: filename
  3. show install summary
  4. install activate [auto-abort-timer <time>]
  5. install abort
  6. install commit
  7. install rollback to committed
  8. install remove {file filesystem: filename | inactive}
  9. show install summary
  10. exit

DETAILED STEPS

  Command or Action Purpose

Step 1

enable

Example:

Device>enable

Enables privileged EXEC mode. Enter your password, if prompted.

Step 2

install add file location: filename

Example:

Device#install add file bootflash:c8000be-universalk9.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.bin

Copies the software install package from a remote location (through FTP, HTTP, HTTPs, or TFTP) to the platform, and extracts the individual components of the .package file into subpackages and packages.conf files.

Step 3

show install summary

Example:

Device#show install summary

(Optional) Provides an overview of the image versions and their corresponding install state for all the FRUs.

Step 4

install activate [auto-abort-timer <time>]

Example:

Device# install activate auto-abort-timer 120

Activates the previously added package and reloads the platform.

  • When doing a full software install, do not provide a package filename.

  • In the three-step variant, auto-abort-timer starts automatically with the install activate command; the default for the timer is 120 minutes. If the install commit command is not run before the timer expires, the install process is automatically terminated. The platform reloads and boots up with the last committed version.

Step 5

install abort

Example:

Device#install abort

(Optional) Terminates the software install activation and returns the platform to the last committed version.

  • Use this command only when the image is in activated state, and not when the image is in committed state.

Step 6

install commit

Example:

Device#install commit

Commits the new package installation and makes the changes persistent over reloads.

Step 7

install rollback to committed

Example:

Device#install rollback to committed

(Optional) Rolls back the platform to the last committed state.

Step 8

install remove {file filesystem: filename | inactive}

Example:

Device#install remove inactive

(Optional) Deletes software installation files.

  • file: Deletes a specific file

  • inactive: Deletes all the unused and inactive installation files.

Step 9

show install summary

Example:

Device#show install summary

(Optional) Displays information about the current state of the system. The output of this command varies according to the install commands run prior to this command.

Step 10

exit

Example:

Device#exit

Exits privileged EXEC mode and returns to user EXEC mode.

Upgrade in install mode

Use either the one-step installation or the three-step installation to upgrade the platform in install mode.

Downgrade in install mode

Use the install rollback command to downgrade the platform to a previous version by pointing it to the appropriate image, provided the image you are downgrading to was installed in install mode.

The install rollback command reloads the platform and boots it with the previous image.


Note
The install rollback command succeeds only if you have not removed the previous file using the install remove inactive command.

Alternatively, you can downgrade by installing the older image using the install commands.

Terminate a software installation

You can terminate the activation of a software package in the following ways:

  • When the platform reloads after activating a new image, the auto-abort-timer is triggered (in the three-step install variant). If the timer expires before issuing the install commit command, the installation process is terminated, and the platform reloads and boots with the last committed version of the software image.

    Alternatively, use the install auto-abort-timer stop command to stop this timer, without using the install commit command. The new image remains uncommitted in this process.

  • Using the install abort command returns the platform to the version that was running before installing the new software. Use this command before issuing the install commit command.

Configuration example for installing the software using install commands

The following is an example of the one-step installation or converting from bundle mode to install mode:
Router# install add file bootflash:c8000be-universalk9.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.bin activate commit
install_add_activate_commit: START Thu Oct 28 21:57:21 UTC 2021

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 may save configuration and re-enter the command. [y/n/q]y 
Building configuration...

[OK]Modified configuration has been saved

*Oct 28 21:57:39.818: %SYS-6-PRIVCFG_ENCRYPT_SUCCESS: Successfully encrypted private config file
*Oct 28 21:57:39.925: %INSTALL-5-INSTALL_START_INFO: R0/0: install_engine: Started install one-shot bootflash:c8000be-universalk9.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.bininstall_add_activate_commit: Adding PACKAGE
install_add_activate_commit: Checking whether new add is allowed ....

--- Starting Add ---
Performing Add on Active/Standby
  [1] Add package(s) on R0
  [1] Finished Add on R0
Checking status of Add on [R0]
Add: Passed on [R0]
Finished Add

Image added. Version: 17.07.01.0.1515
install_add_activate_commit: Activating PACKAGE
Following packages shall be activated:
/bootflash/c8000be-rpboot.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-mono-universalk9.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_sm_nim_adpt.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_sm_dsp_sp2700.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_sm_async.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_sm_1t3e3.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_sm_10g.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_prince.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_nim_xdsl.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_nim_ssd.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_nim_shdsl.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_nim_ge.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_nim_cwan.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_nim_bri_st_fw.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_nim_async.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_ngwic_t1e1.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_dsp_tilegx.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_dsp_sp2700.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_dsp_analogbri.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_dreamliner.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg

This operation may require a reload of the system. Do you want to proceed? [y/n]y
--- Starting Activate ---
Performing Activate on Active/Standby

*Oct 28 22:05:49.484: %INSTALL-5-INSTALL_AUTO_ABORT_TIMER_PROGRESS: R0/0: rollback_timer: Install auto abort timer will expire in 7200 seconds  [1] Activate package(s) on R0
  [1] Finished Activate on R0
Checking status of Activate on [R0]
Activate: Passed on [R0]
Finished Activate

--- Starting Commit ---
Performing Commit on Active/Standby
  [1] Commit package(s) on R0

Building configuration...
  [1] Finished Commit on R0
Checking status of Commit on [R0]
Commit: Passed on [R0]
Finished Commit

[OK]
*Oct 28 22:06:55.375: %SYS-6-PRIVCFG_ENCRYPT_SUCCESS: Successfully encrypted private config fileSend model notification for install_add_activate_commit before reload
Install will reload the system now!
SUCCESS: install_add_activate_commit  Thu Oct 28 22:07:22 UTC 2021

Router#
*Oct 28 22:07:22.661: %INSTALL-5-INSTALL_COMPLETED_INFO: R0/0: install_engine: Completed install one-shot PACKAGE bootflash:c8000be-universalk9.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.binOct 28 22:07:26.864: %PMAN-5-EXITACTION: R0/0: pvp: Process manager is exiting: reload action requested

⋮

Press RETURN to get started!
The following is an example of the three-step installation:
Router# install add file bootflash:c8000be-universalk9.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.bin 
install_add: START Thu Oct 28 22:36:43 UTC 2021

*Oct 28 22:36:44.526: %INSTALL-5-INSTALL_START_INFO: R0/0: install_engine: Started install add bootflash:c8000be-universalk9.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.bininstall_add: Adding PACKAGE
install_add: Checking whether new add is allowed ....

--- Starting Add ---
Performing Add on Active/Standby
  [1] Add package(s) on R0
  [1] Finished Add on R0
Checking status of Add on [R0]
Add: Passed on [R0]
Finished Add

Image added. Version: 17.07.01.0.1601
SUCCESS: install_add  Thu Oct 28 22:40:25 UTC 2021

Router#
*Oct 28 22:40:25.971: %INSTALL-5-INSTALL_COMPLETED_INFO: R0/0: install_engine: Completed install add PACKAGE bootflash:c8000be-universalk9.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.bin

Router# show install log
[0|install_op_boot]: START Thu Oct 28 22:09:29 Universal 2021
[0|install_op_boot(INFO, )]: Mount IMG INI state base image
[0|install_op_boot]: END SUCCESS  Thu Oct 28 22:09:30 Universal 2021
[0|install_op_boot(INFO, )]: cleanup_trap  remote_invocation 0 operation install_op_boot .. 0 .. 0
[1|display_install_log]: START Thu Oct 28 22:12:11 UTC 2021
[2|install_add]: START Thu Oct 28 22:36:43 UTC 2021
[2|install_add(INFO, )]: Set INSTALL_TYPE to PACKAGE
[2|install_add(CONSOLE, )]: Adding PACKAGE
[2|install_add(CONSOLE, )]: Checking whether new add is allowed ....
[2|install_add(INFO, )]: check_add_op_allowed: Install type PACKAGE
[remote|install_add]: START Thu Oct 28 22:37:12 UTC 2021
[remote|install_add]: END SUCCESS  Thu Oct 28 22:40:10 UTC 2021
[remote|install_add(INFO, )]: cleanup_trap  remote_invocation 1 operation install_add .. 0 .. 0
[2|install_add(INFO, )]: Remote output from R0
[2|install_add(INFO, )]: install_add: START Thu Oct 28 22:37:12 UTC 2021
Expanding image file: bootflash:c8000be-universalk9.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.bin
Verifying parameters
Expanding superpackage bootflash:c8000be-universalk9.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.bin
... parameters verified
Validating package type
... package type validated
Copying package files
    c8000be-firmware_dreamliner.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
    c8000be-firmware_dsp_analogbri.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
    c8000be-firmware_dsp_sp2700.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
    c8000be-firmware_dsp_tilegx.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
    c8000be-firmware_ngwic_t1e1.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
    c8000be-firmware_nim_async.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
    c8000be-firmware_nim_bri_st_fw.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
    c8000be-firmware_nim_cwan.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
    c8000be-firmware_nim_ge.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
    c8000be-firmware_nim_shdsl.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
    c8000be-firmware_nim_ssd.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
    c8000be-firmware_nim_xdsl.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
    c8000be-firmware_prince.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
    c8000be-firmware_sm_10g.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
    c8000be-firmware_sm_1t3e3.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
    c8000be-firmware_sm_async.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
    c8000be-firmware_sm_dsp_sp2700.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
    c8000be-firmware_sm_nim_adpt.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
    c8000be-mono-universalk9.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
    c8000be-rpboot.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
  WARNING: A different version of provisioning file packages.conf already exists in bootflash:
  WARNING: The provisioning file from the expanded bundle will be saved as
  WARNING: bootflash:c8000be-universalk9.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_0.conf
... package files copied
SUCCESS: Finished expanding all-in-one software package.
Image file expanded
SUCCESS: install_add  Thu Oct 28 22:40:10 UTC 2021
[2|install_add]: END SUCCESS  Thu Oct 28 22:40:25 UTC 2021
[2|install_add(INFO, )]: cleanup_trap  remote_invocation 0 operation install_add .. 0 .. 0
[3|COMP_CHECK]: START Thu Oct 28 22:40:26 UTC 2021
[3|COMP_CHECK]: END FAILED exit(1)  Thu Oct 28 22:40:27 UTC 2021
[3|COMP_CHECK(INFO, )]: cleanup_trap  remote_invocation 0 operation COMP_CHECK .. 1 .. 1
[4|install_activate]: START Thu Oct 28 22:42:53 UTC 2021
[4|install_activate(INFO, require user prompt)]: install_cli
[4|install_activate(CONSOLE, )]: Activating PACKAGE
[4|install_activate(INFO, )]: Acquiring transaction lock... 
[4|install_activate(INFO, )]: global_trans_lock: /bootflash/.installer/install_global_trans_lock
[4|install_activate(INFO, )]: tmp_global_trans_lock: /tmp/tmp_install_global_trans_lock
[4|install_activate(INFO, )]: tmp lock does not exist: /tmp/tmp_install_global_trans_lock
[4|install_activate(INFO, )]: global_trans_lock: /bootflash/.installer/install_global_trans_lock
[4|install_activate(INFO, )]: tmp_global_trans_lock: /tmp/tmp_install_global_trans_lock
[4|install_activate(INFO, )]: local_trans_lock: /bootflash/.installer/install_local_trans_lock
[4|install_activate(INFO, )]: global_trans_lock: /bootflash/.installer/install_global_trans_lock
[4|install_activate(INFO, )]: validate_lock: lock_duration is 7200
[4|install_activate(INFO, )]: install type stored in lock PACKAGE, install type PACKAGE, install operation install_activate
[4|install_activate(INFO, )]: lock duration: 7200
[4|install_activate(INFO, )]: extend trans lock done. /bootflash/.installer/install_global_trans_lock
[4|install_activate(INFO, require user prompt)]: install_cli
[4|install_activate( FATAL)]: Cannot proceed activate because of user input
[4|install_activate(INFO, )]: cleanup_trap  remote_invocation 0 operation install_activate .. 6 .. 0
[5|install_add]: START Thu Oct 28 22:45:48 UTC 2021
[5|install_add(INFO, )]: Set INSTALL_TYPE to PACKAGE
[5|install_add(CONSOLE, )]: Adding PACKAGE
[5|install_add(CONSOLE, )]: Checking whether new add is allowed ....
[5|install_add(INFO, )]: check_add_op_allowed: Install type PACKAGE
[5|install_add( FATAL)]: Super package already added. Add operation not allowed. install remove inactive can be used to discard added packages

Router# install activate
install_activate: START Thu Oct 28 23:57:57 UTC 2021
install_activate: Activating PACKAGE

*Oct 28 23:57:57.823: %INSTALL-5-INSTALL_START_INFO: R0/0: install_engine: Started install activateFollowing packages shall be activated:
/bootflash/c8000be-rpboot.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-mono-universalk9.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_sm_nim_adpt.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_sm_dsp_sp2700.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_sm_async.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_sm_1t3e3.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_sm_10g.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_prince.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_nim_xdsl.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_nim_ssd.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_nim_shdsl.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_nim_ge.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_nim_cwan.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_nim_bri_st_fw.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_nim_async.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_ngwic_t1e1.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_dsp_tilegx.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_dsp_sp2700.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_dsp_analogbri.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_dreamliner.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg

This operation may require a reload of the system. Do you want to proceed? [y/n]y
--- Starting Activate ---
Performing Activate on Active/Standby

*Oct 29 00:04:19.400: %INSTALL-5-INSTALL_AUTO_ABORT_TIMER_PROGRESS: R0/0: rollback_timer: Install auto abort timer will expire in 7200 seconds  [1] Activate package(s) on R0
    --- Starting list of software package changes ---
    Old files list:
      Modified c8000be-firmware_dreamliner.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
      Modified c8000be-firmware_dsp_analogbri.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
      Modified c8000be-firmware_dsp_sp2700.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
      Modified c8000be-firmware_dsp_tilegx.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
      Modified c8000be-firmware_ngwic_t1e1.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
      Modified c8000be-firmware_nim_async.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
      Modified c8000be-firmware_nim_bri_st_fw.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
      Modified c8000be-firmware_nim_cwan.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
      Modified c8000be-firmware_nim_ge.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
      Modified c8000be-firmware_nim_shdsl.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
      Modified c8000be-firmware_nim_ssd.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
      Modified c8000be-firmware_nim_xdsl.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
      Modified c8000be-firmware_prince.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
      Modified c8000be-firmware_sm_10g.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
      Modified c8000be-firmware_sm_1t3e3.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
      Modified c8000be-firmware_sm_async.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
      Modified c8000be-firmware_sm_dsp_sp2700.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
      Modified c8000be-firmware_sm_nim_adpt.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
      Modified c8000be-mono-universalk9.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
      Modified c8000be-rpboot.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
    New files list:
      Added c8000be-firmware_dreamliner.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
      Added c8000be-firmware_dsp_analogbri.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
      Added c8000be-firmware_dsp_sp2700.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
      Added c8000be-firmware_dsp_tilegx.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
      Added c8000be-firmware_ngwic_t1e1.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
      Added c8000be-firmware_nim_async.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
      Added c8000be-firmware_nim_bri_st_fw.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
      Added c8000be-firmware_nim_cwan.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
      Added c8000be-firmware_nim_ge.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
      Added c8000be-firmware_nim_shdsl.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
      Added c8000be-firmware_nim_ssd.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
      Added c8000be-firmware_nim_xdsl.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
      Added c8000be-firmware_prince.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
      Added c8000be-firmware_sm_10g.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
      Added c8000be-firmware_sm_1t3e3.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
      Added c8000be-firmware_sm_async.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
      Added c8000be-firmware_sm_dsp_sp2700.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
      Added c8000be-firmware_sm_nim_adpt.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
      Added c8000be-mono-universalk9.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
      Added c8000be-rpboot.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211027_030841_V17_7_0_120.SSA.pkg
    Finished list of software package changes
  [1] Finished Activate on R0
Checking status of Activate on [R0]
Activate: Passed on [R0]
Finished Activate

Send model notification for install_activate before reload
Install will reload the system now!
SUCCESS: install_activate  Fri Oct 29 00:05:09 UTC 2021

Router#
*Oct 29 00:05:09.504: %INSTALL-5-INSTALL_COMPLETED_INFO: R0/0: install_engine: Completed install activate PACKAGEOct 29 00:05:14.494: %PMAN-5-EXITACTION: R0/0: pvp: Process manager is exiting: reload action requested

Initializing Hardware ...

Checking for PCIe device presence...done
System integrity status: 0x610

System Bootstrap, Version 17.3(4.1r), RELEASE SOFTWARE
Copyright (c) 1994-2021 by cisco Systems, Inc.

Current image running   : Boot ROM1
Last reset cause        : LocalSoft
C8300-2N2S-6T platform with 8388608 Kbytes of main memory

⋮

Press RETURN to get started!

⋮

Router# install commit
install_commit: START Fri Oct 29 00:13:58 UTC 2021
install_commit: Committing PACKAGE

--- Starting Commit ---
Performing Commit on Active/Standby

*Oct 29 00:13:59.552: %INSTALL-5-INSTALL_START_INFO: R0/0: install_engine: Started install commit  [1] Commit package(s) on R0
  [1] Finished Commit on R0
Checking status of Commit on [R0]
Commit: Passed on [R0]
Finished Commit

SUCCESS: install_commit  Fri Oct 29 00:14:03 UTC 2021

Router#
*Oct 29 00:14:03.712: %INSTALL-5-INSTALL_COMPLETED_INFO: R0/0: install_engine: Completed install commit PACKAGE

The following is an example of downgrading in install mode:

ROUTER# install activate file bootflash:c8000be-universalk9.17.06.01a.SPA.bin activate commit

install_add_activate_commit: START Fri Dec 10 18:07:17 GMT 2021

*Dec 10 18:07:18.405 GMT: %INSTALL-5-INSTALL_START_INFO: R0/0: install_engine: Started install one-shot bootflash:c8000be-universalk9.17.06.01a.SPA.bininstall_add_activate_commit: Adding PACKAGE
install_add_activate_commit: Checking whether new add is allowed ....

--- Starting Add ---
Performing Add on Active/Standby
  [1] Add package(s) on R0
  [1] Finished Add on R0
Checking status of Add on [R0]
Add: Passed on [R0]
Finished Add

Image added. Version: 17.06.01a.0.298
install_add_activate_commit: Activating PACKAGE
Following packages shall be activated:
/bootflash/c8000be-rpboot.17.06.01a.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-mono-universalk9.17.06.01a.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_sm_nim_adpt.17.06.01a.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_sm_dsp_sp2700.17.06.01a.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_sm_async.17.06.01a.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_sm_1t3e3.17.06.01a.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_sm_10g.17.06.01a.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_prince.17.06.01a.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_nim_xdsl.17.06.01a.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_nim_ssd.17.06.01a.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_nim_shdsl.17.06.01a.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_nim_ge.17.06.01a.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_nim_cwan.17.06.01a.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_nim_bri_st_fw.17.06.01a.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_nim_async.17.06.01a.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_ngwic_t1e1.17.06.01a.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_dsp_tilegx.17.06.01a.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_dsp_sp2700.17.06.01a.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_dsp_analogbri.17.06.01a.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8000be-firmware_dreamliner.17.06.01a.SPA.pkg

This operation may require a reload of the system. Do you want to proceed? [y/n]y
--- Starting Activate ---
Performing Activate on Active/Standby
  [1] Activate package(s) on R0
  [1] Finished Activate on R0
Checking status of Activate on [R0]
Activate: Passed on [R0]
Finished Activate

--- Starting Commit ---
Performing Commit on Active/Standby
  [1] Commit package(s) on R0
Building configuration...

  [1] Finished Commit on R0
Checking status of Commit on [R0]
Commit: Passed on [R0]
Finished Commit

[OK]
*Dec 10 18:14:57.782 GMT: %SYS-6-PRIVCFG_ENCRYPT_SUCCESS: Successfully encrypted private config fileSend model notification for install_add_activate_commit before reload
/usr/binos/conf/install_util.sh: line 164: /bootflash/.prst_sync/reload_info: No such file or directory
/usr/binos/conf/install_util.sh: line 168: /bootflash/.prst_sync/reload_info: No such file or directory
cat: /bootflash/.prst_sync/reload_info: No such file or directory
Install will reload the system now!
SUCCESS: install_add_activate_commit  Fri Dec 10 18:15:23 GMT 2021

ROUTER#
*Dec 10 18:15:23.955 GMT: %INSTALL-5-INSTALL_COMPLETED_INFO: R0/0: install_engine: Completed install one-shot PACKAGE bootflash:c8000be-universalk9.17.06.01a.SPA.binDec 10 18:15:27.708: %PMAN-5-EXITACTION: R0/0: pvp: Process manager is exiting: reload action requested

Initializing Hardware ...

Checking for PCIe device presence...done
System integrity status: 0x610
Rom image verified correctly

System Bootstrap, Version 17.3(5r), RELEASE SOFTWARE
Copyright (c) 1994-2021 by cisco Systems, Inc.

Current image running: Boot ROM0

Last reset cause: LocalSoft
ROUTER platform with 8388608 Kbytes of main memory

⋮

Press RETURN to get started!

⋮

ROUTER#
ROUTER# show version
Cisco IOS XE Software, Version 17.06.01a
Cisco IOS Software [Bengaluru], c8000be Software (X86_64_LINUX_IOSD-UNIVERSALK9-M), Version 17.6.1a, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2021 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sat 21-Aug-21 03:27 by mcpre

Cisco IOS-XE software, Copyright (c) 2005-2021 by cisco Systems, Inc.
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
GPL code under the terms of GPL Version 2.0.  For more details, see the
documentation or "License Notice" file accompanying the IOS-XE software,
or the applicable URL provided on the flyer accompanying the IOS-XE
software.

ROM: 17.3(5r)

ROUTER uptime is 0 minutes
Uptime for this control processor is 2 minutes
System returned to ROM by LocalSoft
System image file is "bootflash:packages.conf"
Last reload reason: LocalSoft

This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United
States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and
use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply
third-party authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption.
Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for
compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product you
agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are unable
to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately.

A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be found at:
http://www.cisco.com/wwl/export/crypto/tool/stqrg.html

If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email to
export@cisco.com.

Technology Package License Information: 
          
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Technology     Type         Technology-package Technology-package
                            Current            Next Reboot       
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Smart License  Perpetual    None               None              
Smart License  Subscription None               None              

The current crypto throughput level is 250000 kbps 

Smart Licensing Status: Registration Not Applicable/Not Applicable

cisco ROUTER (1RU) processor with 3747220K/6147K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID FDO2521M27S
Router operating mode: Autonomous
5 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
2 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
2 Cellular interfaces
32768K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
8388608K bytes of physical memory.
7573503K bytes of flash memory at bootflash:.
1875361792K bytes of NVMe SSD at harddisk:.
16789568K bytes of USB flash at usb0:.

Configuration register is 0x2102

The following is an example of terminating a software installation:




Router# install abort
install_abort: START Fri Oct 29 02:42:51 UTC 2021

This install abort would require a reload. Do you want to proceed? [y/n]
                                                                        *Oct 29 02:42:52.789: %INSTALL-5-INSTALL_START_INFO: R0/0: install_engine: Started install aborty
--- Starting Abort ---
Performing Abort on Active/Standby

  [1] Abort package(s) on R0
  [1] Finished Abort on R0
Checking status of Abort on [R0]
Abort: Passed on [R0]
Finished Abort

Send model notification for install_abort before reload
Install will reload the system now!
SUCCESS: install_abort  Fri Oct 29 02:44:47 UTC 2021

Router#
*Oct 29 02:44:47.866: %INSTALL-5-INSTALL_COMPLETED_INFO: R0/0: install_engine: Completed install abort PACKAGEOct 29 02:44:51.577: %PMAN-5-EXITACTION: R0/0: pvp: Process manager is exiting: reload action requested

Initializing Hardware ...

Checking for PCIe device presence...done
System integrity status: 0x610

System Bootstrap, Version 17.3(4.1r), RELEASE SOFTWARE
Copyright (c) 1994-2021 by cisco Systems, Inc.

Current image running   : Boot ROM1
Last reset cause        : LocalSoft
C8300-2N2S-6T platform with 8388608 Kbytes of main memory

⋮

Press RETURN to get started!

⋮

The following are sample outputs for show commands:

show install log

Device# show install log
[0|install_op_boot]: START Thu Oct 28 22:09:29 Universal 2021
[0|install_op_boot(INFO, )]: Mount IMG INI state base image
[0|install_op_boot]: END SUCCESS  Thu Oct 28 22:09:30 Universal 2021

show install summary

Device# show install summary
[ R0 ] Installed Package(s) Information:
State (St): I - Inactive, U - Activated & Uncommitted,
            C - Activated & Committed, D - Deactivated & Uncommitted
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Type  St   Filename/Version
--------------------------------------------------------------------
IMG   C    17.07.01.0.1515

--------------------------------------------------------------------
Auto abort timer: inactive
--------------------------------------------------------------------

show install package filesystem: filename

Device# show install package bootflash:c8000be-universalk9.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.bin
Package: c8000be-universalk9.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.bin
  Size: 831447859
  Timestamp: 2021-10-23 17:08:14 UTC
  Canonical path: /bootflash/c8000be-universalk9.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.bin

  Raw disk-file SHA1sum:
    5c4e7617a6c71ffbcc73dcd034ab58bf76605e3f
  Header size:     1192 bytes
  Package type:    30000
  Package flags:   0
  Header version:  3

  Internal package information:
    Name: rp_super
    BuildTime: 2021-10-21_13.00
    ReleaseDate: 2021-10-21_03.11
    BootArchitecture: i686
    RouteProcessor: radium
    Platform: C8000BE
    User: mcpre
    PackageName: universalk9
    Build: BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117
    CardTypes: 
          
  Package is bootable from media and tftp.
  Package contents:
          
  Package: c8000be-firmware_nim_ge.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
    Size: 2966620
    Timestamp: 2021-10-21 20:10:44 UTC
          
    Raw disk-file SHA1sum:
      501d59d5f152ca00084a0da8217bf6f6b95dddb1
    Header size:     1116 bytes
    Package type:    40000
    Package flags:   0
    Header version:  3
          
    Internal package information:
      Name: firmware_nim_ge
      BuildTime: 2021-10-21_13.00
      ReleaseDate: 2021-10-21_03.11
      BootArchitecture: none
      RouteProcessor: radium
      Platform: C8000BE
      User: mcpre
      PackageName: firmware_nim_ge
      Build: BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117
      CardTypes: 
          
    Package is not bootable.
  Package: c8000be-firmware_prince.BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117.SSA.pkg
    Size: 10204252
    Timestamp: 2021-10-21 20:10:43 UTC
          
    Raw disk-file SHA1sum:
      a57bed4ddecfd08af3b456f69d11aaeb962865ea
    Header size:     1116 bytes
    Package type:    40000
    Package flags:   0
    Header version:  3
          
    Internal package information:
      Name: firmware_prince
      BuildTime: 2021-10-21_13.00
      ReleaseDate: 2021-10-21_03.11
      BootArchitecture: none
      RouteProcessor: radium
      Platform: C8000BE
      User: mcpre
      PackageName: firmware_prince
      Build: BLD_V177_THROTTLE_LATEST_20211021_031123_V17_7_0_117
      CardTypes: 
          
    Package is not bootable.

show install active

Device# show install active
[ R0 ] Active Package(s) Information:
State (St): I - Inactive, U - Activated & Uncommitted,
            C - Activated & Committed, D - Deactivated & Uncommitted
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Type  St   Filename/Version
--------------------------------------------------------------------
IMG   C    17.07.01.0.1515

--------------------------------------------------------------------
Auto abort timer: inactive
--------------------------------------------------------------------

show install inactive

Device# show install inactive
[ R0 ] Inactive Package(s) Information:
State (St): I - Inactive, U - Activated & Uncommitted,
            C - Activated & Committed, D - Deactivated & Uncommitted
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Type  St   Filename/Version
--------------------------------------------------------------------
No Inactive Packages

show install committed

Device# show install committed
[ R0 ] Committed Package(s) Information:
State (St): I - Inactive, U - Activated & Uncommitted,
            C - Activated & Committed, D - Deactivated & Uncommitted
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Type  St   Filename/Version
--------------------------------------------------------------------
IMG   C    17.07.01.0.1515

--------------------------------------------------------------------
Auto abort timer: inactive
--------------------------------------------------------------------

show install uncommitted

Device# show install uncommitted
[ R0 ] Uncommitted Package(s) Information:
State (St): I - Inactive, U - Activated & Uncommitted,
            C - Activated & Committed, D - Deactivated & Uncommitted
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Type  St   Filename/Version
--------------------------------------------------------------------
No Uncommitted Packages

Troubleshoot software installation using install commands

Problem Troubleshooting the software installation

Solution Use the following show commands to view installation summary, logs, and software versions.

  • show install summary

  • show install log

  • show version

  • show version running

Problem Other installation issues

Solution Use the following commands to resolve installation issue:

  • dir <install directory>

  • more location:packages.conf

  • show tech-support install: this command automatically runs the show commands that display information specific to installation.

  • request platform software trace archive target bootflash <location>: this command archives all the trace logs relevant to all the processes running on the system since the last reload, and saves this information in the specified location.

Consolidated Package Management

This chapter discusses how consolidated packages are managed and are used to run the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms.


Note
This process is not applicable for C8500L-8S4X.

It contains the following sections:

Consolidated package overview

The Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms can be configured to run using a consolidated package.

When the router is configured to run using a consolidated package, the entire consolidated package file is copied onto the router or accessed by the router via TFTP or another network transport method. The router runs using the consolidated package file.

When a Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms is configured to run using the consolidated package file, more memory is required to process router requests because the router has to search one larger file for every request. The peak amount of memory available for passing network traffic is therefore lower when the router is configured to run using a consolidated package.

A Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms configured to run using a consolidated package is booted by booting the consolidated package file.

A consolidated package can be booted and utilized using TFTP or another network transport method.Running the router using a consolidated package may be the right method of running the router in certain networking environments.

The consolidated package should be stored on bootflash:, usb[0-1]:, or a remote file system when this method is used to run the router.

Quick start software upgrade

The following instructions provide a quick start version of upgrading the software running the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms. These instructions assume you have access to the consolidated package and that the files will be stored in a bootflash: file system and has enough room for the file or files.

For more detailed installation examples, see the other sections of this chapter.

To upgrade the software using a quick start version, perform the following steps:

SUMMARY STEPS

  1. Copy the consolidated package into bootflash: using the copy URL-to-image bootflash: command.
  2. Enter the dir bootflash: command to verify your consolidated package in the directory.
  3. Set up the boot parameters for your boot. Set the configuration register to 0x2 by entering the config-register 0x2102 global configuration command, and enter the boot system flash bootflash: image-name
  4. Enter copy running-config startup-config to save your configuration.
  5. Enter the reload command to reload the router and finish the boot. The upgraded software should be running when the reload completes.

DETAILED STEPS

Step 1

Copy the consolidated package into bootflash: using the copy URL-to-image bootflash: command.

Step 2

Enter the dir bootflash: command to verify your consolidated package in the directory.

Step 3

Set up the boot parameters for your boot. Set the configuration register to 0x2 by entering the config-register 0x2102 global configuration command, and enter the boot system flash bootflash: image-name

Step 4

Enter copy running-config startup-config to save your configuration.

Step 5

Enter the reload command to reload the router and finish the boot. The upgraded software should be running when the reload completes.

Manage and configure a consolidated package using the copy command

To upgrade a consolidated package on the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms using the copy command, copy the consolidated package into the bootflash: directory on the router using the copy command as you would on most other Cisco routers. After making this copy, configure the router to boot using the consolidated package file.

In the following example, the consolidated package file is copied onto the bootflash: file system from TFTP. The config-register is then set to boot using boot system commands, and the boot system commands instruct the router to boot using the consolidated package stored in the bootflash: file system. The new configuration is then saved using the copy running-config startup-config command, and the system is then reloaded to complete the process. 


Router# dir bootflash:
Directory of bootflash:/
   11  drwx       16384   Dec 4 2007 04:32:46 -08:00  lost+found
86401  drwx        4096   Dec 4 2007 06:06:24 -08:00  .ssh
14401  drwx        4096   Dec 4 2007 06:06:36 -08:00  .rollback_timer
28801  drwx        4096  Mar 18 2008 17:31:17 -07:00  .prst_sync
43201  drwx        4096   Dec 4 2007 04:34:45 -08:00  .installer
   13  -rw-       45977   Apr 9 2008 16:48:46 -07:00  target_support_output.tgz.tgz
928862208 bytes total (712273920 bytes free)
Router# copy tftp bootflash:



Router# dir bootflash:


Router# config t
Enter configuration commands, one per line.  End with CNTL/Z.

Router# reload