Command Reference Guide

40 | File Management
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download alt-system-image
e
Download an alternate system image (not the boot flash or boot selector image) to the chassis.
Syntax
download alt-system-image file-url
Command Modes
EXEC Privilege
Command
History
Usage
Information
Starting with FTOS 7.7.1.0, the functions of this command are incorporated into the upgrade
command.
For software upgrade details, refer to the FTOS Release Notes.
Related
Commands
format (C-Series and E-Series)
ce
Erase all existing files and reformat a file system. Once the file system is formatted, files
cannot be restored.
Syntax
format filesystem: [dosFs1.0 | dosFs2.0]
Parameters
Default
DOS 1.0 (dosFs1.0)
Command Modes
EXEC Privilege
Command
History
Usage
Information
When you format flash:
1. The startup-config is erased.
2. All cacheboot data files are erased and you must reconfigure cacheboot to regain
it.
3. All generated SSH keys are erased and you must recreate them.
4. All archived configuration files are erased.
Version 7.7.1.0 Removed from E-Series
Version 6.5.1.0 Introduced
upgrade (E-Series version) Upgrade the bootflash or boot selector versions
filesystem:
Enter one of the following:
• To reformat the internal Flash, enter flash:
• To reformat the external Flash, enter slot0:
dosFs1.0
Enter the keyword dosFs1.0 to format in DOS 1.0 (the default)
dosFs2.0
Enter the keyword dosFs2.0 to format in DOS 2.0
Version 7.5.1.0 Introduced on C-Series
E-Series original Command