Task 12: Reboot the System

To reboot the system using the newly installed software:

Access Global Configuration mode.host1#configure Configuring from terminal or file [terminal]? Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z. host1(config)#
Run the boot system command, specifying the .rel filename of the software release.
For example:
host1(config)#boot system erx_x-y-z.rel
The following message appears when you issue this command:
WARNING: We recommend that you copy the current running-configuration to a file prior to reloading a different release of software.
Press Ctrl+z to return to Privileged Exec mode.
Verify that the router is ready to boot with the new software release.host1#show boot
If the old software version is still listed, verify that you completed the previous steps correctly.
Run the reload command.host1#reload
The following message appears when you issue this command:
WARNING: Execution of this command will cause the system to reboot. Proceed with reload? [confirm]
The system reboots. The reboot might take longer than normal because line modules initialize with the old version of the software, acquire the new version from the SRP module, and reinitialize. When you observe the LEDs on the line modules, the line modules appear to boot twice.