Configuration and Image Commands
ExtremeWare XOS 11.5 supports only the Summit X450 family of switches and the BlackDiamond 8800 series switch.
ExtremeWare XOS 11.5 Command Reference Guide
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use image
use image {partition} <partition> {msm <slotid>}
Description
Configures the switch to use a saved image on the next reboot.
Syntax Description
Default
The currently booted image.
Usage Guidelines
This command specifies which image to use on the next reboot. Two images can be stored, one on the
primary partition, one on the secondary partition. To view your current (active) partition and the
selected partition for the next reboot or installation, use the following command:
show switch
Output from this command includes the selected and booted images and if they are in the primary or
the secondary partition. Primary indicates the saved image in the primary partition; secondary indicates
the saved image in the secondary partition.
This command also specifies which partition to install images to and which partition to download
images to if not specified in the
install image
and
download image
commands.
Example
The following command configures the switch to use the image stored in the primary partition on the
next reboot:
use image partion primary
A message similar to the following is displayed:
To take effect of partition change please reboot the switch!
partition
Specifies which image to use on the next reboot, the one stored on the primary
partition, or the one stored on the secondary partition.
slotid
Specifies which MSM to use on the next reboot.
• A specifies the MSM installed in slot A.
• B specifies the MSM installed in slot B.
NOTE: This parameter is available only on modular switches.
