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Manage software images
The switch maintains two versions of the switch software in permanent storage. One
image is the active image, and the second image is the backup image. The active image
is loaded when the switch starts or reboots. This feature reduces switch down time when
you are upgrading the switch software.
Copy an software image
You can copy a software image from one location (primary or backup) to another.
To copy a software image:
1. Launch a web browser.
2.
In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
The login page displays.
3. Click the Main UI Login button.
The main UI login page displays in a new tab.
4. Enter admin as the user name, enter your local device password, and click the Login
button.
The first time that you log in, no password is required. However, you then must
specify a local device password to use each subsequent time that you log in.
The System Information page displays.
5. Select Maintenance > File Management > Copy.
The Copy page displays.
6.
Select the Source Image image1 or image2 radio button to specify the image to
be copied.
7.
Select the Destination Image image1 or image2 radio button to specify the
destination image.
8. Click the Apply button.
The image is copied.
9.
To save the settings to the running configuration, click the Save icon.
Configure dual image settings
The Dual Image feature allows the switch to retain two images in permanent storage.
You can select which image must be loaded when the reboots, specify an image
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