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Working with System Software Images
This chapter describes how to work with system software image files on the Catalyst 6500 series
switches.
Note
For complete syntax and usage information for the commands that are used in this chapter, refer to the
Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Command Reference
publication.
This chapter consists of these sections:
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Software Image Naming Conventions, page 27-2
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Comparing File Transfer Protocols, page 27-5
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Upgrading the EPLD Images, page 27-2
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Downloading the Software Images Using FTP or TFTP, page 27-5
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Uploading the System Software Images to an FTP or TFTP Server, page 27-14
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Downloading the System Software Images Using rcp, page 27-16
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Uploading the System Software Images to an rcp Server, page 27-21
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Downloading the Crypto Images Using SCP, page 27-22
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Uploading the Crypto Images to an SCP Server, page 27-25
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Downloading the Crypto Images Using SFTP, page 27-26
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Uploading the Crypto Images to an SFTP Server, page 27-27
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Downloading the Software Images Over a Serial Connection on the Console Port, page 27-28
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Downloading a System Image Using Xmodem or Ymodem, page 27-33
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Verifying the Software Images, page 27-35