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z  The patch matches the device type and software version. 
z  The  patch install command changes the patch file location specified with the patch location 
command to the directory specified by the patch-location argument of the patch install command. 
 
Step-by-Step Patch Installation 
Step-by-Step Patch Installation Task List 
Task  Remarks 
Configuring the Patch File Location  Optional 
Loading a Patch File  Required 
Activating Patches  Required 
Confirm Running Patches  Optional 
 
Configuring the Patch File Location 
Follow these steps to configure the patch file location: 
To do…  Use the command…  Remarks 
Enter system view  system-view  — 
Configure the patch file 
location 
patch location patch-location 
Optional 
flash: by default 
 
 
z  The directory specified by the patch-location argument must exist on each member device. If one 
member device does not have such directory, the system cannot locate the patch file on the 
member device. 
z  The  patch install command changes patch file location specified with the patch location 
command to the directory specified by the patch-location argument of the patch install command. 
For example, if you execute the patch location xxx command and then the patch install yyy 
command, the patch file location automatically changes from xxx to yyy. 
 
Loading a Patch File 
Loading the right patch files is the basis of other hotfixing operations. The system loads a patch file 
from the flash by default. It will failed if the system cannot find the patch file on the flash.