Performing Software Maintenance Upgrades
Command
copy sftp://hostname-or-ipaddress/directory-path/filename
bootflash:
switch# copy
sftp://10.1.1.1/images/n6000-uk9.7.2.1.N1.1.CSCuw28765.bin
bootflash:
After the SMU package file has been transferred to a network file server or the local storage device, you are
ready to add and activate the file.
Adding and Activating Packages
You can add SMU package files that are stored on a local storage device or on a remote TFTP, FTP, or SFTP
server to your device.
The SMU package being activated must be compatible with the currently active software to operate. When
Note
activation is attempted, the system runs an automatic compatibility check to ensure that the package is
compatible with the other active software on the device. If a conflict is found, an error message displays.
The activation is performed only after all compatibility checks have been passed.
Activating an SMU for a process does not deactivate SMUs applied for other processes. However, previously
Note
active SMUs for the same process will be deactivated.
Before You Begin
Ensure that all packages to be added are present on a local storage device or a network file server.
Ensure that you meet all of the prerequisites for the activation of packages.
Complete the procedure described in
OL-31641-01
Copying the Package File to a Local Storage Device or Network
Cisco Nexus 5600 Series NX-OS System Management Configuration Guide, Release 7.x
How to Perform Software Maintenance Upgrades
Purpose
Copies the package file from the SFTP
server to the bootflash:.
• username—The username of the
user who has access privileges
to the directory in which the
package file is stored.
• directory-path—The network file
server path that leads to the
package file to be added.
• filename—The name of the
package file that you want to
add.
Server.
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