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router# request platform software package expand file bootflash:asr1000-universalk9.17.09.01.SPA.bin to bootflash:
: The switch automatically generated a packages.conf file—the new master key for booting. cisco convert bin to pkg better
switch# show install log | last 50
It should show flash:packages.conf rather than the .bin file. Remove the old .bin file to free up space. Best Practices for a Seamless Conversion To make this process even "better" and avoid downtime: Are you looking to automate this change across
If you run switches in a High Availability (HA) Stack or a Dual Supervisor configuration, Install mode is required for ISSU. This feature allows you to upgrade the switch software with zero packet loss, keeping your network up and running during infrastructure updates. 5. Linear Hot Patching (SMUs)
If the output shows , you need to convert it. Take note of your current boot variable as well: Switch# show boot Use code with caution. Step 2: Clean Up Flash Storage Remove the old
copy tftp://10.0.0.1/isr4300-universalk9.16.12.10.SPA.bin flash: request platform software package expand flash:isr4300-universalk9.16.12.10.SPA.bin to flash:pkg_repo/
This method ensures the smoothest transition from a .bin image to an installed set of .pkg files, often referred to as using packages.conf . Phase 1: Prepare the New Image the new .bin file from Cisco.