It is important to remember that after running the "install add file flash:[filename] activate commit" command, you MUST respond to the [y/n] prompt that comes up a few minutes later (seen at 5:07) because it will time out after 2 minutes if left unanswered. If you do miss the prompt, do not run the same "install add file ..." command -- it will not work because there is already a process in place. Instead, you can run "install activate" to resume. Just watch diligently for that prompt this time!
That's an important note. I faced this issue multiple times and now every time I do upgrade I have to wait for the prompt to type yes. Thanks for sharing this.
I recently had to do this for about 20 9200 switches in my environment. My only question while watching this video was to why go to 17.9.4a when you could've upgraded to 17.9.5. Nonetheless, This will be a very helpful video for others to see.
Hi there, thanks for your question! There will be downtime during the upgrade of a stack of Catalyst 9200 switches in install mode. When you execute the command install add file flash: activate commit The system will prompt you with "This operation requires a re-load of the system. Do you want to proceed? [y/n]," indicating that a re-load is necessary to complete the upgrade. This re-load will cause a temporary disruption in network services. We hope this information helps!
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Hi Team, After upgrade, I forgot to login to switch so it again rebooted and downgraded the IOS. Can u please help me how can I revert back to new IOS version
This video was incredibly informative! Thank you for breaking down the concepts so clearly.
It is important to remember that after running the "install add file flash:[filename] activate commit" command, you MUST respond to the [y/n] prompt that comes up a few minutes later (seen at 5:07) because it will time out after 2 minutes if left unanswered. If you do miss the prompt, do not run the same "install add file ..." command -- it will not work because there is already a process in place. Instead, you can run "install activate" to resume. Just watch diligently for that prompt this time!
This! Thanks it helped out a lot
That's an important note. I faced this issue multiple times and now every time I do upgrade I have to wait for the prompt to type yes. Thanks for sharing this.
Very nicely explained. Clear and concise as it should be.
Hello! I love watching your videos; They are very interesting and keep me tuned in from beginning to end, congratulations! Until our next meeting
Thank you very much. I tested it - and it worked as expected!
I recently had to do this for about 20 9200 switches in my environment. My only question while watching this video was to why go to 17.9.4a when you could've upgraded to 17.9.5. Nonetheless, This will be a very helpful video for others to see.
In the environment of stack. Will there be any down time during upgradation?
Hi there, thanks for your question! There will be downtime during the upgrade of a stack of Catalyst 9200 switches in install mode.
When you execute the command install add file flash: activate commit
The system will prompt you with "This operation requires a re-load of the system. Do you want to proceed? [y/n]," indicating that a re-load is necessary to complete the upgrade.
This re-load will cause a temporary disruption in network services. We hope this information helps!
Will this work on 4300 series routers as well?
Hi there, thanks for your question! Please post your inquiry in the Cisco Community at: cs.co/6057qCB2X, so our experts can review and better assist you. Thank you!
Hi Team,
After upgrade, I forgot to login to switch so it again rebooted and downgraded the IOS. Can u please help me how can I revert back to new IOS version
Here are a couple of resources that may be helpful for you:
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