Yes, a reload (reboot) of the switch is needed in order to activate the new firmware. Check what the 'default boot' firmware is and that is the new version, before you reboot.
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Herman Robers
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Original Message:
Sent: May 15, 2024 01:47 PM
From: jamieluciano
Subject: Firmware upgrade function in web UI for 2930M switches
Herman, this is my first time updating the firmware on the same model switches. Upon uploading the new version, I see primary image version as the new version (16.11.0018) and the secondary image as the old (16.04.0008). Do I just need to reboot the switch to the new image to complete the update? I'm probably overthinking this. I am also using the web UI. Appreciate the help.
Original Message:
Sent: Apr 23, 2020 03:37 AM
From: Herman Robers
Subject: Firmware upgrade function in web UI for 2930M switches
Are you logged on with the same privileges (manager) on both switches?
If you don't enforce authentication, you can be logged in as operator without seeing a login prompt. And there should be an option in the UI to sign in as manager.
Without manager privileges, you won't see the upgrade options.