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HPE comware based switches - firmware update (IRF)

 Firmware Update



1.	check if there is enough space on flash:

	<sysname> dir



1.1   display information abouth the current software images

        <sysname> display version



1.2 check the boot order:

	<sysname> display boot-loader

	

2.	make a backup of the current firmware:

	<sysname> boot-loader file boot flash:/<filename> system flash:/<filename> slot 1 backup

	

        sample (copy all current flashes to all members):

	<sysname> boot-loader file boot flash:/5130ei-cmw710-boot-r3109p05.bin system flash:/5130ei-cmw710-system-r3109p05.bin all backup



3.	load new fireware to switch:

	<sysname> tftp <IP-Address> get <Image.ipe>

	

4.	boot-loader file flash:/<Image.ipe> slot 1 main

	<sysname> boot-loader update all



5.    optional step -> if you need some space:

       <sysname> delete /unreserved flash:/<file name>

       <sysname> reset recycle-bin



6.     verify the startup image settings again:

        <sysname> display boot-loader



7.     reboot the device to complete the upgrade

       <sysname> reboot



8.     verify the software after reboot

        <sysname> display version

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HPE comware based switches - firmware update (IRF)