Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Upgrade Guide

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Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Upgrade Guide

Set the default software version

Updated: July 1, 2026

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Configure a software image as the default on a Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN device. This ensures the device uses your chosen image as the factory default for future operations.

Set a software image to be the default on a Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN device to control which image is used as the factory default.

  • This operation overwrites the factory-default software image with your selected image.

Use this task when you want to change the default software image on a device, ensuring that the device boots with your preferred image after upgrades or resets.

It is recommended to set a software image as the default only after verifying that the software operates as desired on the device and in your network.

  • Changing the default image affects future device operations and upgrades.

Before you begin

Ensure you have verified the desired software image is operating correctly on the device and in your network.

  • Access to the Cisco SD-WAN Manager interface is required.

Follow these steps to set a software image as the default on a device:

Procedure

  1. From the Cisco SD-WAN Manager menu, choose Maintenance > Software Upgrade.

  2. Click WAN Edge, Control Components, or Manager.

  3. Choose one or more devices by checking the check box for the desired device or devices.

  4. Click Set Default Version.

    The Set Default Version dialog box opens.

  5. From the Version drop-down list, choose the software image to use as the default for the chosen device or devices.

  6. Click Set Default.

    For errors, refer to Error message during software upgrade or setting default software version.

The selected software image is set as the default for the device. The device will use this image as the factory default for future operations.