This is an example of the one-step installation or converting from bundle mode to install mode:
Router#install add file bootflash:c8kg2be-universalk9.17.18.01eft30.SSA.bin activate commit
install_add_activate_commit: START Wed Jul 30 10:16:48 UTC 2025
install_add: START Wed Jul 30 10:16:48 UTC 2025
install_add: Adding IMG
--- Starting initial file syncing ---
Copying bootflash:c8kg2be-universalk9.17.18.01eft30.SSA.bin from R0 to R0
Info: Finished copying to the selected
Finished initial file syncing
--- Starting Add ---
Performing Add on all members
Checking status of Add on [R0]
Add: Passed on [R0]
Image added. Version: 17.18.01.0.133
Finished Add
install_activate: START Wed Jul 30 10:19:56 UTC 2025
install_activate: Activating IMG
Following packages shall be activated:
/bootflash/c8kg2be-firmware_nim_async.17.18.01eft30.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8kg2be-firmware_nim_xdsl.17.18.01eft30.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8kg2be-firmware_ngwic_t1e1.17.18.01eft30.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8kg2be-firmware_sm_1t3e3.17.18.01eft30.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8kg2be-firmware_nim_shdsl.17.18.01eft30.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8kg2be-rpboot.17.18.01eft30.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8kg2be-firmware_sm_nim_adpt.17.18.01eft30.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8kg2be-firmware_pse_si3470a.17.18.01eft30.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8kg2be-firmware_sm_async.17.18.01eft30.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8kg2be-firmware_prince.17.18.01eft30.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8kg2be-mono-universalk9.17.18.01eft30.SPA.pkg
This operation may require a reload of the system. Do you want to proceed? [y/n]y
--- Starting Activate ---
Performing Activate on all members
[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 all members
[1] Commit package(s) on R0
[1] Finished Commit on R0
Checking status of Commit on [R0]
Commit: Passed on [R0]
Finished Commit operation
SUCCESS: install_add_activate_commit Wed Jul 30 10:23:36 UTC 2025
Router#
Router#Jul 30 10:06:36.391: %PMAN-5-EXITACTION: R0/0: pvp: Process manager is exiting: reload action requested
show version | include operating mode
Router operating mode: Autonomous
Router#
A', 'bin']
show version
Cisco IOS XE Software, Version 17.18.01eft30
Cisco IOS Software [IOSXE], c8kg2be Software (ARMV8EL_LINUX_IOSD-UNIVERSALK9-M), Version 17.18.1eft30, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2025 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Fri 25-Jul-25 21:47 by mcpre
Cisco IOS-XE software, Copyright (c) 2005-2025 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: 17.18(1.5r).s1.cp
Router uptime is 1 minute
Uptime for this control processor is 2 minutes
--More-- System returned to ROM by Image Install
System image file is "bootflash:packages.conf"
Last reload reason: Image Install
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:
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Technology Type Technology-package Technology-package
Current Next Reboot
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Smart License Subscription advantage advantage
The current crypto throughput level is unthrottled
Smart Licensing Status: Smart Licensing Using Policy
cisco C8231-G2 (1RU) processor with 3703156K/6147K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID FGL2913L5LF
Router operating mode: Autonomous
1 Virtual Ethernet interface
4 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
4 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
2 Ten Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
32768K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
8388608K bytes of physical memory.
18250751K bytes of flash memory at bootflash:.
This is an example of the three-step installation:
Router#install add file bootflash:c8kg2be-universalk9.17.18.01eft30.SSA.bin
install_add: START Wed Jul 30 13:02:33 UTC 2025
install_add: Adding IMG
--- Starting initial file syncing ---
Copying bootflash:c8kg2be-universalk9.17.18.01eft30.SSA.bin from R0 to R0
Info: Finished copying to the selected
Finished initial file syncing
--- Starting Add ---
Performing Add on all members
Checking status of Add on [R0]
Add: Passed on [R0]
Image added. Version: 17.18.01.0.133
Finished Add
SUCCESS: install_add /bootflash/c8kg2be-universalk9.17.18.01eft30.SSA.bin Wed Jul 30 13:03:59 UTC 2025
Router#
wr mem
Building configuration...
[OK]
Router#
install_activate: START Wed Jul 30 13:04:13 UTC 2025
install_activate: Activating IMG
Following packages shall be activated:
/bootflash/c8kg2be-firmware_nim_async.17.18.01eft30.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8kg2be-firmware_nim_xdsl.17.18.01eft30.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8kg2be-firmware_ngwic_t1e1.17.18.01eft30.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8kg2be-firmware_sm_1t3e3.17.18.01eft30.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8kg2be-firmware_nim_shdsl.17.18.01eft30.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8kg2be-rpboot.17.18.01eft30.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8kg2be-firmware_sm_nim_adpt.17.18.01eft30.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8kg2be-firmware_pse_si3470a.17.18.01eft30.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8kg2be-firmware_sm_async.17.18.01eft30.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8kg2be-firmware_prince.17.18.01eft30.SPA.pkg
/bootflash/c8kg2be-mono-universalk9.17.18.01eft30.SPA.pkg
This operation may require a reload of the system. Do you want to proceed? [y/n]y
--- Starting Activate ---
Performing Activate on all members
[1] Activate package(s) on R0
[1] Finished Activate on R0
Checking status of Activate on [R0]
Activate: Passed on [R0]
Finished Activate
SUCCESS: install_activate Wed Jul 30 13:07:35 UTC 2025
Router#Jul 30 13:07:41.749: %PMAN-5-EXITACTION: R0/0: pvp: Process manager is exiting: reload action requested
.
.
.
System integrity status: 0x0
System Bootstrap, Version 17.18(1.5r).s1.cp, RELEASE SOFTWARE
Copyright (c) 1994-2025 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Current image running: Boot ROM0
Last reset cause: LocalSoft
C8231-G2 platform with 8388608 Kbytes of main memory
........
boot: reading file packages.conf
#
#################################################################
Performing Signature Verification of OS image...
Warning: MFG Key Enabled !!!
RSA Signed RELEASE Image Signature Verification Successful
Image validated
Jul 30 13:09:45.026: %BOOT-5-OPMODE_LOG: R0/0: binos: System booted in AUTONOMOUS mode
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Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is
subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph
(c) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted
Rights clause at FAR sec. 52.227-19 and subparagraph
(c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at DFARS sec. 252.227-7013.
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170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, California 95134-1706
Cisco IOS Software [IOSXE], c8kg2be Software (ARMV8EL_LINUX_IOSD-UNIVERSALK9-M), Version 17.18.1eft30, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2025 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Fri 25-Jul-25 21:47 by mcpre
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cisco C8231-G2 (1RU) processor with 3703156K/6147K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID FGL2913L5LF
Router operating mode: Autonomous
1 Virtual Ethernet interface
4 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
4 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
2 Ten Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
32768K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
8388608K bytes of physical memory.
18250751K bytes of flash memory at bootflash:.
WARNING: Configured enable password CLI with weak encryption type 0 will be deprecated in future. Hence please migrate to enable secret CLI which accomplishes same functionality as enable password CLI and which also supports strong irreversible encryption type 9
WARNING: ** NOTICE ** The H.323 protocol is no longer supported from IOS-XE release 17.6.1. Please consider using SIP for multimedia applications.
Press RETURN to get started!
Router#
show version | include operating mode
Router operating mode: Autonomous
Router#wr mem
Building configuration...
[OK]
Router#
install commit
install_commit: START Wed Jul 30 13:14:14 UTC 2025
--- Starting Commit ---
Performing Commit on all members
[1] Commit packages(s) on R0
[1] Finished Commit packages(s) on R0
Checking status of Commit on [R0]
Commit: Passed on [R0]
Finished Commit operation
SUCCESS: install_commit Wed Jul 30 13:14:20 UTC 2025
#
This is an example for terminating a software installation.
Performing Abort on all members
[1] Abort packages(s) on R0
Checking status of Abort on [R0]
Abort: Passed on [R0]
Finished Abort operation
SUCCESS: install_abort Wed Jul 30 16:32:51 UTC 2025
Router#Jul 30 16:32:57.913: %PMAN-5-EXITACTION: R0/0: pvp: Process manager is exiting: reload action requested
These 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 2025
[0|install_op_boot(INFO, )]: Mount IMG INI state base image
[0|install_op_boot]: END SUCCESS Thu Oct 28 22:09:30 Universal 2025
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 17.18.01.0.144 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Auto abort timer: inactive
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 17.18.01.0.1410
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 17.18.01a.0.1410
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
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