Switch Firmware Upgrade: Huawei

Comprehensive Guide to Huawei Switch Firmware Upgrade Upgrading the firmware on your Huawei S-series (e.g., S5700, S6700) or CloudEngine (CE) switches is vital for maintaining network security, stability, and access to new features. This guide provides a detailed walkthrough of the preparation, transfer, and execution steps required to perform a successful upgrade. 1. Pre-Upgrade Preparation

Before initiating any changes, you must ensure the device is ready for the new software to avoid downtime or potential hardware bricking.

Check Current Version: Run the display version command in any view to identify your current VRP (Versatile Routing Platform) version and patch level.

Verify Storage Space: Use dir or display flash: to ensure the storage medium has enough free space for the new .cc system software and .pat patch files.

Backup Configurations: Always back up your current configuration file (typically vrpcfg.zip) to an external server. Download Target Firmware: Huawei Switch Firmware Upgrade

Enterprise Users: Log in to the Huawei Enterprise Support Website.

Carrier Users: Access Huawei Support and search for your specific model.

Select your series (e.g., S5700), go to the Software Download tab, and download the required .cc and .pat files. 2. File Transfer via FTP/TFTP

Once you have the files on your PC, you must transfer them to the switch's flash memory. Method C: USB (For remote/out-of-band sites)

Set Up an FTP Server: Use a tool on your PC to act as an FTP server.

Connect the Switch: Ensure the switch can reach your PC's IP address. Transfer the Files:

ftp 10.10.1.2 # Replace with your PC IP [ftp] get S5700-V200R021C00.cc # Load system software [ftp] get S5700-V200R021SPH001.pat # Load patch file [ftp] quit Use code with caution. 3. Performing the Upgrade (CLI Method)

After the files are on the switch, you must instruct the device to use them during the next boot. Specify Next Startup Software: startup system-software S5700-V200R021C00.cc Use code with caution. Specify Next Startup Patch (If applicable): startup patch S5700-V200R021SPH001.pat Use code with caution. Format USB as FAT32

Handle Modular/Stack Switches: If the switch has a standby MPU or is in a stack, use the all or slave-board keyword to ensure both units are updated. startup system-software S5700-V200R021C00.cc all Use code with caution.

Reboot the Switch: Save your current configuration and restart the device. reboot Use code with caution.

Select 'Y' when prompted to save the configuration and confirm the reboot. 4. Alternative: Web-Based & Smart Upgrade

For users who prefer a graphical interface, modern Huawei switches support web-based upgrades or "Smart Upgrades". Upgrading a Switch - Huawei Technical Support

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Method C: USB (For remote/out-of-band sites)

  1. Format USB as FAT32.
  2. Copy firmware to d:/update.cc.
  3. Insert into switch. The system auto-mounts to usb0: 
    <Huawei> copy usb0:/update.cc flash:/

3. Step-by-Step Upgrade Process

Step 2: Verify the Current Firmware Version

Use the display version command to verify the current firmware version:

< Huawei > display version