The objective of this article is to show you how to upgrade the firmware on a Catalyst 1200 or 1300 switch.
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:
Backup your configuration prior to upgrading the firmware. You can do this by navigating to Administration > File Management > File Operations in the menu. Download a copy of the running configuration to your PC. It is not recommended to do a firmware upgrade of your device remotely.
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.
Log in to the web-based utility of the switch and choose Administration > File Management > Firmware Operations.
On the File Operations page:
Choose the file then click Open.
Click Apply.
For the upgraded firmware version to be applied, the switch must be rebooted.
Choose Administration > Reboot.
On this page, enter the following:
The switch will then reboot. This process may take a few minutes.
Nice work! You should now have successfully upgraded the firmware of your switch.
Check out the following pages for more information on the Catalyst 1200 and 1300 switches.
For other configurations and features, refer to the Catalyst series Administration Guide.
Revision | Publish Date | Comments |
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1.0 |
08-Aug-2023 |
Initial Release |