The c2960s-universalk9-tar.152-2.e9.tar image represents the final, stable release for the Catalyst 2960-S platform. While this software can still provide reliable service in non-critical, isolated environments, the end-of-life status means these switches should be phased out of any security-sensitive or business-critical roles.
: 64 MB minimum to store the extracted system files. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Cisco WS-C2960S-48LPS-L Catalyst 2960S 48 GigE PoE 370W
Note: Upgrading from the 12.2 train to 15.2(2)E involves a mandatory microcode update, which can take 12 to 22 minutes. c2960s-universalk9-tar.152-2.e9.tar
Explain the if the switch gets stuck in rommon . Help you troubleshoot stack mismatches after the upgrade. New Cisco Switch Problem After Upgrade
The universalk9 designation indicates that this image includes cryptographic features, which might require specific licensing or might be subject to export restrictions. The c2960s-universalk9-tar
/reload : Automatically reboots the switch once the extraction is complete.
For years, the Catalyst 2960S switch it inhabited had been a "workhorse." It didn’t have the flashy fiber speeds of the Nexus cores or the rugged exterior of the industrial models. It was a simple 48-port copper switch, the kind that sits in a wiring closet smelling of ozone and floor wax. Go to product viewer dialog for this item
Download c2960s-universalk9-tar.152-2.e9.tar from Cisco.com and place it on your TFTP, FTP, or SCP server accessible via the network.
After the switch reloads, run show version to verify that the system is now running 15.2(2)E9. 5. Security Considerations