APPENDIX E
Installing ERX System Software
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directory. If you specify a subdirectory that does not exist, the ERX
system creates the directory.
Note: Be sure to transfer the software release file and all the files it lists.
Task 9: Install Files on the System Space
Installing the software release fil e to the system space installs all files listed
in the software release file. To install the software release file from the
incoming directory in the ERX user space to the ERX system space, use
the copy command.
Note: The destination file must have a .rel extension.
For example:
host1#copy /incoming/releases/x-y-z.rel x-y-z.rel
The software release will be copied from the network host to the
ERX system. This process can take several minutes.
Task 10: Save the Current Configuration
To save the current configuration, use the copy running-configuration
command:
host1#copy running-configuration filename.cnf
Task 11: Reboot the System
To reboot the system using the newly installed software:
1Access Global Configuration mode.
host1#configure
Configuring from terminal or file [terminal]?
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
host1(config)#
2Run the boot system command, specifying the .rel filename of the
software release.
For example:
host1(config)#boot system x-y-z.rel
The following message appears when you execute this command:
WARNING: It is recommended that you copy the current
running-configuration to a file prior to reloading a
different release of software.