Downloading and installing software from a USB flash drive
To download software from a USB flash drive:
Prerequisites
Before you download and install software from a USB flash drive, insure that:
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The software version is stored on the USB flash drive and you know the file name (such as K_15_10_0001.swi).
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The USB flash drive is properly installed in the USB port on the switch.
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The USB flash drive is supported. Some USB flash drives may not be supported on your switch. For information on USB device compatibility, see the networking support (http://www.hpe.com/networking/support).
Procedure
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Use the following CLI command, specifying the filename and the primary or secondary flash destination:
copy usb flash <filename> [ primary | secondary ]
For example, to download a software file named K_15_10_0001.swi from a USB flash drive to the secondary flash destination, execute the command as shown below:
switch# copy usb flash K_15_10_0001.swi secondary
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When the switch finishes downloading the software file from the server, it displays the progress message:
Validating and Writing System Software to FLASH...
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When the CLI prompt reappears, the switch is ready to reboot to activate the downloaded software:
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Use the
show flash command to verify that the new software version is in the expected flash area (primary or secondary).
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Reboot the switch from the flash area (primary or secondary) that holds the new software, using the following command:
boot system flash [ primary | secondary ]
After the switch reboots, it displays the CLI or Main Menu, depending on the
Logon Default setting last configured in the menu’s Switch Setup screen.
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Verify the software version by displaying the system information for the switch (for example, through the
show system-information command), and viewing the Software revision field.