6.2 Configuring the Switch  
  6.2.9 1900/2900 firmware upgrade  
IOS and firmware images are periodically released with bugs fixed, new features introduced, and performance improved. If the network can be made more secure, or can operate more efficiently with a new version of the IOS, then the IOS should be upgraded.

To upgrade the IOS, obtain a copy of the new image to a local server from the Cisco Connection Online (CCO) Software Center.

 

Lab Activity

Lab Exercise: Firmware Upgrade of a Catalyst 2900 Series Switch

In this lab, the student will create and verify a basic switch configuration, then upgrade the IOS and HTML files from a file supplied by the instructor.

   
 

Lab Activity

e-Lab Activity: Firmware Upgrade of a Catalyst 2900 Series Switch

In this lab, the student will upgrade the firmware of the switch.

   
 

Web Links

Download Software

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/ td/doc/product/lan/ cat2950/1219ea1/ ol236202.htm#xtocid10