C2960s-universalk9-mz.152-2.e9.bin | 8K 2024 |
c2960s-universalk9-mz.152-2.e9.bin is a specific Cisco IOS software image file for Catalyst 2960-S series switches. It is a Universal image
4. Post-Upgrade Checks
Safety checklist (do before upgrade)
Target Hardware:
Primarily the Cisco Catalyst 2960-S fixed-configuration stackable switches c2960s-universalk9-mz.152-2.e9.bin
Before understanding the function, one must decipher the nomenclature. Cisco’s IOS image naming convention is a dense code of attributes. Let’s break down c2960s-universalk9-mz.152-2.e9.bin : c2960s-universalk9-mz
Switch# dir flash: Switch# verify /md5 flash:c2960s-universalk9-mz.152-2.e9.bin Console cable and terminal emulator (PuTTY, Tera Term)
- Console cable and terminal emulator (PuTTY, Tera Term).
- File transfer server (TFTP, FTP, HTTP, SCP) or USB flash drive.
- Access credentials (enable/privileged exec and possibly username/password).
- MD5/SHA256 checksum tool for verification.
- Sufficient flash free space (see "Check flash space").
- TFTP/FTP/SCP server reachable from the switch.
- Console access (in case network access fails).
- Backup current config
copy running-config tftp: - Verify flash space:
show flash: