HP Cisco MDS 9020 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Command Reference - Cisco MDS SAN-OS R - Page 610

install module loader Chapter 11 I Commands Send documentation comments to [email protected] install module loader To upgrade the bootloader on either the active or standby supervisor module, use the install module loader command. This command is only for supervisor modules, not switching modules. install module module-number loader kickstart [bootflash: | slot0: | volatile: | kickstart-image] Syntax Description module-number kickstart bootflash: slot0: volatile: kickstart-image Enters the module number for the active or standby supervisor modules (only slot 5 or 6). Specifies the kickstart image to use. Source location for internal bootflash memory Source location for the CompactFlash memory or PCMCIA card. Source location for the volatile file system. The name of the kickstart image. Defaults None. Command Modes EXEC mode. Command History Release 1.0(3) Modification This command was introduced. Usage Guidelines Before issuing the install module loader command, be sure to read the release notes to verify compatibility issues between the boot loader and the kickstart or system images. If you install a loader version that is the same as the currently-installed version, the loader will not be upgraded. When both the current version and the installed version are the same, use the init system command to force a loader upgrade. Examples The following example shows how to perform a non disruptive upgrade for the system. switch# install module 6 loader bootflash:kickstart_image This example displays the command being issued on the standby supervisor module in slot 6. Related Commands Command show version Description Verify the output before and after the upgrade. 11-18 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Command Reference OL-16217-01, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.x