Objective
The firmware is the program that controls the operation and functionality of the switch. It is the combination of software and hardware that has program code and data stored in it in order for the device to function.
Upgrading the firmware improves the performance of the device, which could provide enhanced security, new features, and bug fixes. This process is also necessary if you encounter the following:
- Frequent network disconnection or intermittent connection using the switch
- Slow connection
The objective of this document is to show you how to upgrade the firmware on your switch.
Applicable Devices | Software Version
Upgrade Firmware on the Switch
Upgrade the Firmware
Important: Before you proceed, make sure to download first the latest firmware of your switch from the appropriate link above. As an alternative, you can follow the steps in How to Download and Upgrade Firmware on any Device. If you prefer to use the Command Line Interface (CLI) to upgrade firmware, click here.
Step 1
Log in to the web-based utility of the switch and choose Administration > File Management > Firmware Operations.
Step 2
On the File Operations page:
- Click the Update Firmware radio button as the Operation Type.
- Click the HTTP/HTTPS radio button as the Copy Method.
- For the File Name, click Choose File and locate the previously downloaded firmware file from your computer.
Choose USB if you would like to transfer firmware to the switch using a USB flash drive.
Step 3
Choose the file then click Open.
Step 4
Click Apply.
Reboot the Switch
For the upgraded firmware version to be applied, the switch must be rebooted.
Step 1
Choose Administration > Reboot.
Step 2
On this page, enter the following:
- Ensure the default of Immediate is selected.
- (Optional) Check the Restore to Factory Defaults or Clear Startup Configuration File check boxes if desired. With either option chosen, the switch essentially performs a factory default reset since both the running and startup configurations will be deleted upon reboot.
- Click Reboot.
The switch will then reboot. This process may take a few minutes.
Verify the New Firmware
To verify if the new firmware has been successfully upgraded:
Step 1
Choose Administration > File Management > Firmware Operations.
Step 2
Check the Active Firmware Version area to verify if the updated firmware has been successfully uploaded to the switch.
Nice work! You should now have successfully upgraded the firmware of your switch.
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Objective
The firmware is the program that controls the operation and functionality of the Cisco Business 250 or 350 Series Switch. It is the combination of software and hardware that has program code and data stored in it in order for the device to function.
Upgrading the firmware improves the performance of the device, which could provide enhanced security, new features, and bug fixes. This process is also necessary if you encounter the following:
- Frequent network disconnection or intermittent connection using the switch
- Slow connection
You can upgrade the firmware of the Cisco Business 250 or 350 Series Switch through its web-based utility or through the Command Line Interface (CLI).
This article aims to show you how to upgrade the firmware on your Cisco Business 350 Series Switch through the CLI. If you are a beginner, you may want to upgrade the firmware using the Web User Interface (UI). Click to Upgrade Firmware on a Cisco Business 250 or 350 Series Switch using the Web UI.
Applicable Devices | Software Version
Upgrade Firmware on a Cisco Business 250 or 350 Series Switch through the CLI
Download the Latest Firmware
In preparation for the upgrade process, download first the latest firmware of the switch.
Select the link for the latest version of firmware using the appropriate link above.
If you need step-by-step guidance for downloading the latest firmware, check out New to Cisco Business: How to Download and Upgrade Firmware on any Device.
Make sure to copy the file to your TFTP folder.
Upgrade the Firmware through the CLI
Step 1
Connect your computer to the Cisco Business 250 or 350 Series Switch using a console cable and launch a terminal emulator application to access the switch CLI.
In this example, PuTTY is used as the terminal emulator application.
Step 2
In the PuTTY Configuration window, choose Serial as the Connection type and enter the default speed for the serial line which is 115200. Then, click Open.
Step 3
Log in to the switch CLI using your own User Name and Password.
The default username and password is cisco/cisco. In this example, the default User Name cisco, and a personal password is used.
Step 4
Once you are on the CLI, enter the privileged exec mode and check the firmware version your switch is currently using as well as the location where the image is installed, and other information by entering the following:
CBS350#sh ver
- The switch is running firmware version 2.2.5.68
- The image is installed in the flash directory
- The MD5 hash string
- The time and date the image is loaded to the switch
Step 5
Browse through your TFTP folder and run the TFTP server in the background in preparation for the upgrade process.
Step 6
Upload the latest firmware file from your TFTP folder to the switch by entering the following:
CBS350#boot system tftp://192.168.100.108/image/image_cbs_ros_3.0.0.69_release_cisco_signed.bin
In this example, the IP address of the TFTP server used is 192.168.100.108.
Step 7
Wait until the page shows that the operation has been completed.
Step 8 (Optional)
To verify that the new image file has been successfully loaded, check your switch firmware information again by entering the following:
CBS350#sh ver
Step 9
Check the firmware information. The page should show both the old and new image files but should indicate that the old image file will be inactive after reboot and the new image file will be active after reboot.
Step 10
Reboot the switch by entering the following:
CBS350#reload
Step 11
Enter Y in the message prompt to continue.
Step 12
Wait for a few minutes while the system is shutting down and rebooting.
Step 13
Once the system has rebooted, log in to the switch again.
Step 14
Verify the if the new image file is now active by entering the following:
CBS350#sh ver
Step 15
Check the image information displayed. It should now show that the active image is the latest version.
You should now have successfully upgraded the firmware on your Cisco Business 250 or 350 Series Switch through the CLI.