Allows two physical switches to operate as a single logical unit for high availability and simplified management.
copy running-config startup-config copy startup-config tftp:// / Use code with caution. Step 3: Copy New Image to Switch Copy the file to the bootflash using FTP, TFTP, or SCP. copy tftp: bootflash: Use code with caution. Step 4: Verify Image Integrity
This universal image uses Cisco Software Activation licenses to unlock feature tiers. You do not need different files for different tiers. 1. LAN Base Provides basic Layer 2 switching capabilities. Supports standard VLAN routing and static routing. Ideal for simple access-layer deployments. 2. IP Base Unlocks enterprise access capabilities. Includes Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) for routed access. cat4500e-universalk9.spa.03.11.05.e.152-7.e5.bin
Upgrade to this version if you are leaving a legacy 12.2 image and need modern security. Skip it if you require VXLAN or segment routing (buy newer hardware). But for the thousands of 4500-E chassis still humming in wiring closets worldwide, this image remains a steady hand.
Adds Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) stub routing. Introduces policy-based routing (PBR) and advanced QoS. 3. Enterprise Services Full Layer 3 dynamic routing capabilities. Allows two physical switches to operate as a
: Always save your current running configuration to an external source (TFTP/FTP or USB). copy running-config tftp: Download the Image : Ensure you have obtained the authentic image from the Cisco Software Central 2. File Transfer to Switch Transfer the image to the switch's local storage (typically bootflash: Transfer via TFTP copy tftp: bootflash:
Follow prompts to enter the TFTP server IP and the filename: cat4500e-universalk9.spa.03.11.05.e.152-7.e5.bin Verify Integrity copy tftp: bootflash: Use code with caution
Supports Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Full OSPF, and Full EIGRP. Enables Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) features.