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Software upgrade configuration
This chapter includes these sections:
• Switch software overview
• FIPS compliance
• Software upgrade methods
• Upgrading the Boot ROM program through a system reboot
• Upgrading the boot file through a system reboot
• Upgrading the boot file of an IRF member switch
• Software upgrade by installing hotfixes
• Displaying and maintaining the software upgrade
• Software upgrade configuration examples
Switch software overview
Switch software includes the Boot ROM program and the system boot file. After powered on, the device
runs the Boot ROM program, initializes the hardware, and displays the hardware information. Then the
device runs the boot file. The boot file provides drivers and adaption for hardware, and implements
service features. The Boot ROM program and system boot file are required for the startup and running of
a device.
Figure 32 Relationship between the Boot ROM program and the system boot file