The cisco 2960x uses the flexstack module and cable. Cisco 2960x switch password recovery linkedin slideshare. The cisco catalyst 2960x netflowlite configuration is pretty straight forward however it is very different from the ipfix psamp netflowlite we configured on the cisco 4948e netflowlite. Cisco catalyst 2900 xl ethernet switch disassembly and repair. I plug the device into the stack master, and it is recognized by the switch. If you are accessing the switch through a telnet session and you have a valid username, this username is used, and there is no need to set the rcp username. But avoid asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers. In this example i upgrade a mixed 2960 stack, mixed with 2960s and 2960x. The procedure below was updating two 2960x switches and took about 4550 minutes. If the break sequence does not work, refer to standard break key sequence combinations during password recovery for other key combinations step 2. Catalyst 2960x poe switch 24 port follow these steps. Upgrade your cisco 2950 switch in four steps techrepublic.
If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Cisco 2960x series switch command reference, cisco ios. Cisco catalyst ios image recovery network girl medium. Difference between archive tar x and archive download sw. Refreshdelete all configuration of cisco 2950 switch. To copy the image to the switches in the stack i use. Hi all, this may sound silly but so here it goes we know that ios imagebin is store in the flash. It is then located and loaded into memorydram during startup. Upgrade cisco ios switch stepbystep networkproguide. This example explains the stepbystep procedure to upgrade the ios to cisco ios software release 12. Cisco catalyst 2960x and 2960s stacking info security memo.
This tells the switch to boot this particular ios file. This action requires that a download protocol was selected. How to upgrade cisco ios on 2960 switch how to upgrade ios on cisco firmware upgrade cisco 2960x duration. Fixed configuration catalyst switch password reset free. Processor board id fcw2014b3yb last reset from poweron 1. The native script ios image upgrade dont work on cisco 2960. To download a new image from a tftp server to the switch or switch stack and to overwrite or keep the existing image, use the archive download sw command in privileged exec mode. Hi, i have a new cisco switch that i want to add a very basic config to, all it needs is for vlan1 to have an ip address, subnet mask and default gateway along with descriptions against couple of interfaces. This page shows how to disassemble a cisco catalyst 2900 series xl ethernet switch in order to access and remove its power supply in hopes of repairing a dead switch. So, delete the current old image from the flash card. Normally i copy the original config out and do a findreplace to update all the interface names, then paste it back. Hello, i am trying to upgrade a stack of 2960 x switches with a single command. This will ensure the switch uses whatever image is specified in the config rather than booting the first on the flash. Upgrading a cisco catalyst switch stack can be somewhat of a tedious task.
However, how to configure the netflowlite on the cisco catalyst 2960x switches. Cisco catalist upgrading 2900, 5500 and 3700 stacks petenetlive. Cisco catalyst 2960s and 2960 series switches with lan. Ive never worked on a 2960 stack, but on a 3750 when you renumber a switch, it doesnt carry the config for the ports over, so once you renumber and reboot it, youll need to paste the config back in. The commands archive download sw and archive upload sw are applicable only for.
Cisco 2960x series 48 port lan base switch, wsc2960x48tsl. Hit ctrl break directly after powering up the router. If you dont upgrade the ios on every switch, you will have a version mismatch. If using tftp then use archive downloadsw overwrite. Here is a reworked ccs script to upgrade 2960s and 3560s. First step of setting up this home lab is to get my two catalyst 2960s reset to factory defaults. After that you need to get a usb stick and format it to either fat16 or fat32 so the cisco switch can read it. The 2960x uses flow sampling without any form of packet capture.
For switch stacks, the archive download sw and archive upload sw privileged exec commands can only be used through the stack master. Chapter 2 catalyst 2960 switch cisco ios commands 21 aaa accounting dot1x 21 aaa authentication dot1x 23 aaa authorization network 25 archive download sw 26 archive tar 29 archive upload sw 212 auto qos voip 214 boot configfile 218 boot enablebreak 219 boot helper 2. Catalyst 2960x switch cisco ios file system and image. Chapter 2 catalyst 2960 switch cisco ios commands archive download sw archive download sw use the archive download sw privileged exec command to download a new image from a tftp server to the switch and to overwrite or keep the existing image.
Set stack member number and priority on new switch. How to delete configuration of cisco 29502960 switch. Note instead of using the copy privileged exec command or the archive tar privileged exec command, we recommend using the archive download sw and archive upload sw privileged exec commands to download and upload software image files. This script may be used to help automate image updates for cisco 2950, 2960, and 3560 series routers and terminal servers. Quick and easy way to upgrade the ios on a cisco switch.
First, we need to make sure that the config register is set to 0xf on 2900, 3700, etc series switches or 0x2102 on 4500 and other chassis switches. The first thing you need to do is going to and download the ios software you want to use, in this guide i will upgrade from version 15. Step 1 get a replacement switch that has the same model number as the failed switch. How to configure the netflowlite on the cisco catalyst. This command allows you to copy the software from a specific member switch to the new switch.
It will decompress the image, extract just the image file, remove the old image files from flash, and set the boot parameter automatically. Delete erase change password for the cisco catalyst. The automated install commands archive download sw and request platform software package install download the upgrade package twice, for reasons i did not determine. A more easy way is using the archive copy sw command. Cisco switchingrouting 2960s replace master switch in. In the cisco 2960x switches, how to replacing a failed stack member.
This short post details how to perform password recovery on a cisco 2960x switch. The options for the archive download sw command allow for detailed control of the upgrade. Catalyst 2960 x switch cisco ios file system and image management configuration guide, cisco ios release 15. Verify your account to enable it peers to see that you are a professional. Include the username in the archive download sw or archive upload sw privileged exec command if you want to specify a username only for that operation. Catalyst 2960x system management commands archive download sw to download a new image from a tftp server to the switch or switch stack and to overwrite or keep the existing image, use the archive download sw privileged exec command. In a cisco switch, erasing the switch startup configuration is one thing and erasing the vlans that exist on the switch is another thing. New cisco 2960 switch added to stack, how to remove. My issue with usb drive was the wrong format, i was informed to format it fat32 instead of ntfs which i originally had. Once i formatted it fat32, the switch recognized the usb drive. For more information about the info file, see the catalyst 2960 x switch managing cisco ios image files configuration guide. Note that i am assuming that you have already established a console connection.
Lets assume you bought a gently used catalyst switch on ebay, or craigslist, and when you connected your console cable to your computer, you saw. Then after you issue the reload command and the switch boots up you will see the switch loads with the new ios version. How to stack cisco 2960 s tailed examples here slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Cisco catalyst 2960s and 2960 series switches enable cisco borderless network. To resolve this problem, use the command archive copy sw. Execute the command archive downloadsw leaveoldsw ftp. Learn how to reset andor clear the passwords for the cisco catalyst lan switches including but not limited to the 2950, 3550, 3560, 3750 series switches. I followed stacking for the four switches using the cisco guide and looked something below. Cisco catalyst 2960x 24 port poe switch wsc2960x24psl. Upgrading ios to whole stack switches cisco community.
Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog. This is my first post in what i hope to be a long line of cisco networking related posts, as i have just gotten my hands on a bit of used cisco equipment and hope to use it to setup a home lab. The biggest problem most people have with doing a password recovery on a 2960 or 3560 is knowing how long to hold the mode button down for. Download the latest ios image for your cisco website. To do so run show ver and skip to the bottom to find current config. To create md5 checksum of a file in cisco catalyst switch, use the verify command as shown below. Cisco c2960s48tdl with flashing syst light, cant reset. The vlan information is stored in a file with name vlan. The example below copies the software from switch 1 to the destiniation switch 2.
The catalyst 3750 switch stack has two switches and the ios. How to replace the cisco 2960 switch stack member quora. What commands did you use to execute the upgrade using the. Having to make sure each member in the stack has the same ios image file, making room on the flash for the new image file, setting the boot parameter, etc. Thanks for contributing an answer to network engineering stack exchange. Use the force and recursive keywords for deleting old software images that were installed by using the archive downloadsw command but are. Find answers to how do i up grading the ios on a cisco 2960 switch, it doesnt seem to be like the older switch i have worked on from the expert community at experts exchange. Cisco 2960x switch series configuration guide, cisco ios. The 2960s and 2960x support a mixed stack of 2960 models. Cisco 2960x switches 8 port 12 port 24 port 48 port. If you kept the old image during the download process you specified the leave oldsw keyword, you can remove it by entering the delete force. Catalyst 2960x system management commands archive download sw. Nothing happened when ac mains voltage was applied.