Upgrading System Software

The Cisco ASR 1000 Series Routers introduce a new software packaging model and architecture. The new software packaging model and upgrade processes are described in the the Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers Software Configuration Guide.

For information, see the following chapters in that guide:

Topic
Chapter

Software packaging model and architecture

“Software Packaging and Architecture”

Upgrading system software offline

“Consolidated Packages and Sub-Package Management”

Interoperability of Cisco IOS XE software releases

“Cisco IOS XE Software Package Compatibility for ISSU”

ISSU Upgrade Procedure

“Software Upgrade Process”

Using Sub-packages for Software Upgrade on a Cisco ASR 1001 Router

“Software Upgrade Process”