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Chapter 6
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S e n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m .
Run the install module slot# bios command to install each module (if required). In this example, the
Step 3
supervisor module in slot 6 was updated.
switch# install module 6 bios system bootflash:system-image
Started bios programming .... please wait
[########################################] 100%
BIOS upgrade succeeded for module 1
Caution
Issue the show version command to verify that the module was updated with a the new BIOS version.
Step 4
switch# show version module 6
ModNo
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Quick Upgrade
To perform a quick upgrade on a Cisco MDS 9000 Family switch, follow these steps:
Copy the kickstart and system image files to the required location (see the
Step 1
page
Set the boot variables.
Step 2
Step 3
Issue the reload command. The reload command reboots the system. This upgrade is disruptive.
Tip
Downgrading from a Higher Release
Use the install all command to gracefully reload the switch and handle configuration conversions. When
downgrading any switch in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family, avoid using the reload command.
OL-6973-03, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 2.x
Do not reboot the switch if any errors were indicated in response to this command.
Image Type
SW Version
Stby Sup
2.1(2)
7-6).
Use the install all command to gracefully reload the switch and handle configuration
conversions.
SW Interim Version
BIOS Version
2.1(2.1)
1.1.0 [last 1.0.6]
Cisco MDS 9000 Family Configuration Guide
Quick Upgrade
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