Managing Cisco Device Configurations

Managing Cisco System Software and Microcode Upgrades

Importing an Image File into Software Library Manager

Upgrading the System Image on a Cisco Device

Upgrading Cisco Run-From-Flash Devices

The following sections specifically address NetView on AIX issues.

Managing Cisco System Software and Microcode Upgrades

The following sections discuss how to manage the Cisco Systems software and microcode upgrades with CiscoWorks on NetView for AIX.

Importing an Image File into Software Library Manager

The Software Library Manager application does not support the import by diskette method. On NetView on AIX, the Software Library Manager imports images using the following methods:

From a file
From Flash memory

For further details on importing images, refer to the CiscoWorks User Guide.

Upgrading the System Image on a Cisco Device

The Device Software Manager application uses two separate methods to upgrade Cisco devices. The method CiscoWorks uses depends on what Cisco device you are upgrading.

For run-from-Flash devices, such as the Cisco 2500 and Cisco 3000, the Device Software Manager takes you through an upgrade procedure. The run-from-Flash upgrade is supported on the Sun and HP platforms. For run-from-RAM devices, the application allows you to select the software or microcode you wish to upgrade and takes you to the Software Image Update window to complete the upgrade.

To complete your Cisco device upgrades, refer to the following section in this document "Upgrading Cisco Run-From-Flash Devices" or "Upgrading Cisco Run-From-RAM Devices" in the CiscoWorks User Guide.

Upgrading Cisco Run-From-Flash Devices

The Flash Image Manager application upgrades Cisco run-from-Flash devices using the Flash Image Manager window.

Figure 3-1 illustrates the Flash Image Manager window. Table 3-1 describes its components.

Figure 3-1 : Flash Image Manager Window

Table 3-1 : Flash Image Manager Window

Component Description

Router Name Run-from-Flash device to be upgraded. Enter the hostname without the domain name extension.

Router Telnet Address Run-from-Flash device IP address.

Vty Password Run-from-Flash device line password.

Enable Password Run-from-Flash device enable password.

TFTP Server IP Address Boot file server IP address. This is the workstation on which the rxbmgr command runs.

TFTP Directory Path Boot file directory location. The program uses the default of /tftpboot.

Upgrade Image File Name Cisco Internetworking Operating System (IOS) image name for Cisco 2500 or 4000 devices.

OK button Backs up the existing router configuration and software image to the TFTP server and starts the upgrade process.

Component	Description
Router Name	Run-from-Flash device to be upgraded. Enter the hostname without the domain name extension.
Router Telnet Address	Run-from-Flash device IP address.
Vty Password	Run-from-Flash device line password.
Enable Password	Run-from-Flash device enable password.
TFTP Server IP Address	Boot file server IP address. This is the workstation on which the rxbmgr command runs.
TFTP Directory Path	Boot file directory location. The program uses the default of /tftpboot.
Upgrade Image File Name	Cisco Internetworking Operating System (IOS) image name for Cisco 2500 or 4000 devices.
OK button	Backs up the existing router configuration and software image to the TFTP server and starts the upgrade process.

After the Software Inventory Manager invokes the Flash Image Manager window, perform the following steps to upgrade your run-from-Flash device:

Step 1 Enter the required device information into the Flash Image Manager:Enter Variables window and verify the read-only information.

Use the device hostname without the domain name extension if a router name entry is required. If all the information is present, continue to the next step. If you are missing information, telnet to the device and retrieve the data using the appropriate commands.

Note that an icon representing a journal or log also appears when the Flash Image Manager window first appears. This icon will open after you click the OK button in the next step.

Step 2 To back up the existing router configuration and software image to the TFTP boot directory, click on OK.

The Flash Image Manager Journal icon opens and the Flash Image Manager Journal window appears. (See Figure 3-2.)

Figure 3-2 : Flash Image Manager Journal Window

The Flash Image Manager also displays a window to select an interface. (See Figure 3-3.)

Step 3 From the Flash Image Manager:Select Interface window, select an interface on the run-from-Flash device which will be used to download the image. (See Figure 3-3.)

Figure 3-3 : Flash Image Manager:Select Interface Window

Step 4 If you select a Serial interface, click on OK to confirm your choice.

If you selected an Ethernet or Token Ring interface, ensure you have connectivity to the device and click on OK to continue.

After you click on OK, a window similar to the following appears. (See Figure 3-4.)

Figure 3-4 : Flash Image Manager:Select Interface Window Part Two

Step 5 Enter the last-hop address in the entry box provided in the window (Figure 3-4).

This address will be used to set the IP default gateway on the remote router.

Step 6 When you click on the OK button, the device configuration and current image is backed up. Output similar to the following will display in the Flash Image Manager Journal window. (See Figure 3-5.)

Figure 3-5 : Flash Image Manager Journal Backup Output

After the backup is complete. The upgrade process starts. Output similar to the following displays in the Flash Image Manager window. (See Figure 3-6.)

Figure 3-6 : Flash Image Manager Journal Upgrade Output

After the upgrade is complete the configuration file is restored to the router. Output similar to the following displays in the Flash Image Manager Journal window. (See Figure 3-7.)

Figure 3-7 : Flash Image Manager Journal Restore Output

After the upgrade completes, a message displays informing you the upgrade was successful.

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