| Component | Meaning | Details | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | c2960s | | This software is for the Catalyst 2960-S series of switches. | | universalk9 | Image Type (Universal) | A single image that supports LAN Base, IP Base, and IP Services features, enabled by licenses. The k9 indicates encryption (SSH, SNMPv3, etc.). | | tar | File Format | A TAR archive containing the IOS image, HTML files, and other components needed for the web-based device manager. | | 152-2.E9 | Version | Release 15.2(2)E9: the 9th maintenance rebuild of the 15.2(2)E release. |
The file is a Cisco IOS Software image designed specifically for the Catalyst 2960-S series.
Switch# license right-to-use activate ipservice acceptEULA Switch# reload c2960s-universalk9-tar.152-2.e9.tar
Ensure the switch can reach your TFTP/HTTP server. Switch# ping
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