A: Yes. The .bin is extracted from the .tar . You can copy the .bin directly via TFTP and set the boot statement. However, the .tar is recommended because it automatically handles the HTML files for the Web GUI (if you use it).
Save your current configuration with copy running-config startup-config . 3. Upgrade Procedure (Recommended Method) c2960s-universalk9-tar.152-2.e9.tar
If you manage Cisco Catalyst 2960-S switches, you’ve likely seen filenames like c2960s-universalk9-tar.152-2.E9.tar. This post explains what that package is, when you’d use it, and step-by-step guidance for safely installing and verifying it. A: Yes
If you were to extract that file on a TFTP server or a USB stick, you’d find a directory structure resembling a miniature operating system. when you’d use it