Registering Software Image Files

Managing System Files

 

 

 

 

Registering Software Image Files

New software transferred to the switch must go through a registration process before it can be used by the switch. The registration process includes two tasks.

Transfer the new software file(s) to the switch’s /flash/working directory via remote connection.

Register the software by executing the install command.

Note. Switch software must be located in the switch’s /flash/working directory before the install command is executed.

Directories on the Switch

When you log into the switch, your current directory is the flash directory. For a factory default switch, the flash directory contains three sub-directories and several files. It is important to understand the relation- ship of these directories before you load software or edit any of the files. The three directories are described here:

Certified directory—This directory contains configuration files that are certified as the default start- up files for the switch. These are the trusted configuration and binary image files. They will be used in the event of a non-specified reload. Do not attempt to edit these files. The path to this directory is /flash/certified.

Working directory—The working directory is a repository for configuration files that you are work- ing on. If you are working on configuration files to develop a custom switch application, you may want to test them before certifying them as the switch’s default. To do this, you can boot from the files in the working directory while preserving the files in the certified directory. When the files in the working directory are tested and working properly, you may certify them as the switch’s default files. The files are then copied into the certified directory to replace the old ones. The path to this directory is /flash/working.

Network directory—This directory holds files that may be required by servers used for authentica- tion. Other files can be put into this directory if desired. The path to this directory is /flash/network.

For more information on switch directories refer to the “Managing CMM Directory Content” chapter of this manual.

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