Huawei Switch Firmware Upgrade Site

Feature: Huawei Switch Firmware Upgrade

5. Schedule a Maintenance Window

Even with ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade), reserve a 2-hour window. ISSU on Huawei switches is reliable only for minor revisions (e.g., R011 to R015). Major revisions require a full reboot.

Example Upgrade Output

Here's an example output of a Huawei switch firmware upgrade:

< Huawei > display version
Huawei Versatile Routing Platform Software
Version 5.170 (V200R003C00SPC500)
< Huawei > upgrade package C-FTTH-V5-170.ccp
 Warning: This operation may take a few minutes to complete. Please wait...
 upgrade package C-FTTH-V5-170.ccp ........... done!
< Huawei > reboot
 Warning: The system will be rebooted, and all current connections will be terminated.
< Huawei > display version
Huawei Versatile Routing Platform Software
Version 5.171 (V200R003C00SPC600)

4. Step-by-Step Upgrade Procedure

| Step | Action | Command/Note |
|------|--------|--------------|
| 1 | Verify MD5 of new firmware | display file checksum |
| 2 | Check flash space | dir – ensure >2x firmware size free |
| 3 | Copy firmware | tftp ... get |
| 4 | Set as main boot | startup system-software <file> main |
| 5 | Save config | save |
| 6 | Schedule reboot | reboot at 02:00 or immediate with confirm |
| 7 | Monitor boot | via console or SSH |

Example Upgrade Output

Here's an example output of a Huawei switch firmware upgrade: Huawei Switch Firmware Upgrade

< Huawei > display version Huawei Versatile Routing Platform Software Version 5.170 (V200R003C00SPC500) < Huawei > upgrade package C-FTTH-V5-170.ccp Warning: This operation may take a few minutes to complete. Please wait... upgrade package C-FTTH-V5-170.ccp ........... done! < Huawei > reboot Warning: The system will be rebooted, and all current connections will be terminated. < Huawei > display version Huawei Versatile Routing Platform Software Version 5.171 (V200R003C00SPC600)

4. Step-by-Step Upgrade Procedure