Installing/Upgrading to Cisco IOSXE (FUJI) 16.xx.xx (IOS XE 16.9.x) in Install Mode

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Step 1: # request platform software package clean switch all file flash:
{create space before copying over *.bin file}

Step 2: # copy <soruce_DIR:>*.bin to flash:

Step 3: # dir flash:
{this is to verify *.bin file is copied to flash: directory}

Step 4: # request platform software package install switch all file <source_DIR:><ios_filename>.bin new auto-copy
    e.q.: Switch# request platform software package install switch all file flash:cat9k_iosxe.16.09.03.SPA.bin new auto-copy verbose

The version will install AFTER a reboot
Switch# request platform software package install switch all file flash:cat9k_iosxe.16.09.03.SPA.bin new auto-copy verbose on-reboot

Step 5: # delete flash:cat9k_iosxe.16.09.03.SPA.bin {remove, file not needed anymore}

    e.q.: Switch# delete flash:cat9k_iosxe.16.09.03.SPA.bin

Step 6: # SET AUTO BOOT VARIABLE = packages.conf   

Line Commands:

        Switch#conf t

        Enter configuration commands, one per line.  End with CNTL/Z.

        Switch(config)#boot system flash:packages.conf

        Switch(config)#end

        Switch#copy run start

{reboot the device}
Step 7: # reload

{clean up, delete unused files}
Step 8: # request platform software package clean switch all file flash:     
or
Legacy Method verified/tested on 13.13.10a (9500/9300 Only)
Step 8: # install remove inactive

New Syntax, as of version 17.xx.xx

  • install add file <path:filename.ext> activate commit

Refernce

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/switches/catalyst-9300-series-switches/216231-upgrade-guide-for-cisco-catalyst-9000-sw.html

Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Denali 16.3.x – Cisco

Upgrade Guide for Catalyst 9000 Switches – Cisco

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